Making sense of sex-linked inheritance
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Sex-linked inheritance means that some disorders and characteristics can be transmitted by the Y or the X chromosome. There are few traits which are carried by the Y chromosome, but more than 100 gene defects are known to be carried by the X chromosome. Possible ways of treating genetic disorders in the future include germ-line transfer and somatic gene therapy. A nurse's role in counselling families with genetic disorders is mainly providing information to help people to make informed choices. Other questions on genetic defects are answered.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1993
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Making sense of shock
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Shock is a clinical state in which the vital organs receive an inadequate blood supply. Shock can result in death without prompt monitoring of patient condition. Children in shock are particularly at risk because symptoms may be less obvious. Condition may deteriorate quickly. Symptoms include anxiety, weak and rapid pulse, hypotension and sweating. Categories of shock include cardiogenic, hypovolaemic, neurogenic, toxic, anaphylactic and psychogenic.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1993
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Making sense of the principles of genetics
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The science of genetics is an active, expanding health care area and offers nurses many new career opportunities. A question and answer guide to genetic structure, composition and expression is presented. Patterns of inheritance and their relationship to genetic disorders are discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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