Human Genome Epidemiology, 2nd Edition : Building the Evidence for Using Genetic Information to Improve Health and Prevent Disease

The first edition of Human Genome Epidemiology , published in 2004, discussed how the epidemiologic approach provides an important scientific foundation for studying the continuum from gene discovery to the development, applications and evaluation of human genome information in improving health and preventing disease. Since that time, advances in human genomics have continued to occur at a breathtaking pace. With contributions from leaders in the field from around the world, this new edition is a fully updated look at the ways in which genetic factors in common diseases are studied. Methodologic developments in collection, analysis and synthesis of data, as well as issues surrounding specific applications of human genomic information for medicine and public health are all discussed. In addition, the book focuses on practical applications of human genome variation in clinical practice and disease prevention. Students, clinicians, public health professionals and policy makers will find the book a useful tool for understanding the rapidly evolving methods of the discovery and use of genetic information in medicine and public health in the 21st century. The First Edition Was Published In 2004, Discussed How The Epidemiologic Approach Provides An Important Scientific Foundation For Studying The Continuum From Gene Discovery To The Development, Applications And Evaluation Of Human Genome Information In Improving Health And Preventing Disease. Since That Time, Advances In Human Genomics Have Continued To Occur At A Breathtaking Pace. With Contributions From Leaders In The Field From Around The World, This New Edition Is A Fully Updated Look At The Ways In Which Genetic Factors In Common Diseases Are Studied. Methodologic Developments In Collection, Analysis And Synthesis Of Data, As Well As Issues Surrounding Specific Applications Of Human Genomic Information For Medicine And Public Health Are All Discussed. In Addition, The Book Focuses On Practical Applications Of Human Genome Variation In Clinical Practice And Disease Prevention. Students, Clinicians, Public Health Professionals And Policy Makers Will Find The Book A Useful Tool For Understanding The Rapidly Evolving Methods Of The Discovery And Use Of Genetic Information In Medicine And Public Health In The 21st Century. Human Genome Epidemiology: The Road Map Revisited -- Principles Of Analysis Of Germline Genetics -- The Public Health Genomics Enterprise -- Navigating The Evolving Knowledge Of Human Genetic Variation In Health And Disease -- The Global Emergence Of Epidemiological Biobanks: Opportunities And Challenges -- Case-control And Cohort Studies In The Age Of Genome-wide Associations -- The Emergence Of Networks In Human Genome Epidemiology: Challenges And Opportunities -- Design And Analysis Issues In Genome-wide Association Studies -- The Challenge Of Assessing Complex Gene-environment And Gene-gene Interactions -- Strengthening The Reporting Of Genetic Association Studies (strega)-an Extension Of The Strobe Statement -- Integration Of The Evidence On Gene-disease Associations: Methods Of Huge Reviews -- Genome-wide Association Studies, Field Synopses, And The Development Of The Knowledge Base On Genetic Variation And Human Diseases -- Colorectal Cancer -- Childhood Leukemias -- Bladder Cancer -- Type 2 Diabetes -- Osteoporosis -- Preterm Birth -- Coronary Heart Disease -- Schizophrenia -- Mendelian Randomization: The Contribution Of Genetic Epidemiology To Elucidating Environmentally Modifiable Causes Of Disease -- Evaluation Of Predictive Genetic Tests For Common Diseases: Bridging Epidemiological, Clinical, And Public Health Measures -- The Evaluation Of Genomic Applications In Practice And Prevention (egapp) Initiative: Methods Of The Egapp Working Group -- Rapid, Evidence-based Reviews Of Genetic Tests -- Role Of Social And Behavioral Research In Assessing The Utility Of Genetic Information -- Assessing The Evidence For Clinical Utility In Newborn Screening -- The Role Of Epidemiology In Assessing The Potential Clinical Impact Of Pharmacogenomics -- The Human Epigenome And Cancer -- The Use Of Family History In Public Health Practice: The Epidemiologic View -- Cytochrome P450 Testing In The Treatment Of Depression -- A Rapid-acce Review Of Cyp2cp And Vkorc1 Allele Testing To Inform Warfarin Dosing In Adults At Elevated Risk For Thrombotic Events To Avoid Serious Bleeding -- Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Population Screening For Gene Mutations. Edited By Muin J. Khoury ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This text describes the role that epidemiologic methods play in the continuum from gene discovery to the development and application of genetic tests. It provides a foundation that should help researchers, policy makers and practitioners integrate genomics into medical and public health practice