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Medical Genetics

The Genetics of Mental Retardation

Significant genetic factors control intelligence and cause mental retardation.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

V. Reid Sutton, M.D.

Dr. Sutton is Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular & Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. Dr. Sutton reports no commercial conflict of interest.

Release Date: 07/11/2000

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the frequency and classification of mental retardation (MR)

  • Describe how genetic and environmental factors contribute to MR

  • Advise families about the recurrence risk for MR.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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