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FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics.
… have assembled answers to frequently asked questions about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and … science of pharmacogenomics. … Health FAQs … FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and … Health History, Pharmacogenomics, Undiagnosed Disease, Genetic Disease, Genetic Condition, Genetic Disorder, Genetic …
Genetic Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks.
… with ADHD. Research has shown that ADHD can have a genetic basis, which means that it is likely that a person … ADHD, Attention Span, Autism, Neurological Disorder, Genetic Disorder, Genetic Condition, Gene Mutation … Attention Deficit …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases. ​
… Finding accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases among the millions of online … articles that interest you. Internet Credibility Help from Genetic Alliance The Access To Credible Genetics (ATCG) … in the creation of new quality educational materials about genetic conditions. www.trustortrash.org For people who want …
Genetic Disorders
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.
… backgrounds, about 1 in 200 has FMF. The availability of genetic testing has helped identify numerous cases among … of them are very common in the patients of Middle Eastern ancestry. … In making a diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean … in people of Middle Eastern ancestry. The results of genetic testing. Also helpful in establishing a correct …
News Release
The Genetics/Genomics Competency Center now includes a new section on pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics.
… … Pharmacogenomics uses information about a person's genetic makeup, or genome, to choose the drugs and drug doses … resources around areas of core knowledge including: Basic genetic concepts Ethical, legal and social implications … G2C2 also provides online educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses and physician assistants. … A …
Genetic Disorders
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited condition that causes low levels of, or no, alpha-1 antitrypsin in the blood.
… however, it occurs most often in whites of European ancestry. Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein that is made … may be expressed, and both versions contribute to the genetic trait. The M gene is the most common allele of the … - National Library of Medicine Alpha-1 Association Genetic Counseling Service Alpha-1 Advocacy Alliance Alpha …
News Release
The Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2) resource has been expanded to include a new collection of resources for physicians.
… G2C2 developers have assembled educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists and physicians …
Genetic Disorders
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene.
… boys are classified as having Becker muscular dystrophy. Genetic testing (looking at the body's genetic instructions) on a blood sample for changes in the … muscular dystrophy without performing a muscle biopsy. Genetic testing is constantly changing, but the methods …
Genetic Disorders
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer.
… However, despite the relatively high prevalence of these genetic mutations in Ashkenazi Jews, only seven percent of … whether an individual in such a high-risk family has a genetic mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. When someone … individuals may develop breast cancer whether or not a genetic mutation is present. … Given the limitations of …
Genetic Disorders
Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21.
… findings. When Down syndrome is suspected in a person, a genetic test called a chromosome analysis is performed on a … of these atypical reproductive cells contributes to the genetic makeup of a child, the child will have an extra … An unaffected person can carry a rearrangement of genetic material between chromosome 21 and another …