The clinical utility of genetic information in the care of persons with Alzheimer's disease.
Genetic research about Alzheimer's disease (AD) is advancing quickly, but the clinical utility of these gene discoveries remains unclear. The clinical context of genetic research in AD is discussed.
Holston
Ezra C
EC
The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Schutte
Debra L
DL
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000359:Aftercare; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D001057:Apolipoproteins E / Q000235:genetics; D003071:Cognition; D018450:Disease Progression; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D036281:Genetic Research; D005821:Genetic Techniques; D005820:Genetic Testing; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009154:Mutation / Q000235:genetics; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010375:Pedigree; D010641:Phenotype; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic / Q000235:genetics
D001057:Apolipoproteins E