Medical genetic issues in clinical of pediatric neurology practice: a history of pediatrics in Peking University First Hospital
- VernacularTitle:从北京大学第一医院的一段历史看医学遗传学在小儿神经科临床实践中的作用
- Author:
Xiru WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nervous system diseases;
Genetics,medical;
Child;
Peking University First Hospital
- From:
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences)
2006;38(1):94-99
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The Department of Pediatrics of Peking University First Hospital has a long term of outstanding history.It was established about 60 years ago.After the division of pediatric neurology(DPN) had been established in 1960s,it had been assigned to cover genetic disorders.During the recent 20 years,efforts have been put on three aspects:(1)Pediatric neurology clinical service and education;(2)research studies of childhood epilepsies and pediatric neurogenetic disorders;and (3) development of a strong DPN team to establish a comprehensive pediatric neurological program.In this paper,we reviewed the history of the pediatric neurology division in our department,our clinical and research work and achievements for neurogenetic diseases.
