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Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… of autism is based on standardized testing plus a clinical evaluation by an autism specialist. These … not certain what causes autism, but it's likely that both genetics and environment play a role. The causes of autism …
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Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females.
… wide neck or swelling of the hands and feet. The two main clinical features of Turner syndrome are short stature and … Resources for Turner Syndrome NICHD: Turner Syndrome Genetics Home Reference: Turner Syndrome Medline Plus: Turner …
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Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the retina (the light-sensitive part of the eye).
… NEI: Retinitis Pigmentosa GARD: Retinitis Pigmentosa Genetics Home Reference: Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation …
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Fragile X syndrome is an inherited intellectual disability caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene.
… weakness, and autonomic dysfunction. The degree to which clinical symptoms of fragile X are present (penetrance) is …
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Poland anomaly is an underdevelopment or absence of the chest muscle on one side of the body and webbing of the fingers of the hand on the same side.
… on how severe it is. PA can be detected through thorough clinical evaluation and from a variety of specialized tests. … MedicineNet: Poland Syndrome Medline Plus: Poland Syndrome Genetics Home Reference: Poland Syndrome GARD: Poland …
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Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes tremor and/or stiffness in movement
… making this family more likely to develop the condition. Genetics: The Basics Our genetic material is stored in the … for this disease by setting up an appointment with a genetics health professional. Genetic professionals work as … Disease Information Page Medline Plus: Parkinson's Disease Genetics Home Reference: Parkinson Disease Parkinson …
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Prostate cancer is a disease where certain cells in the prostate become abnormal and multiply to form a tumor.
… For more information about genetic counseling go to the  Genetics Home Reference . There are companies that will soon … Plus: Prostate Cancer NCI: Prostate Cancer Information Genetics Home Reference: Prostate Cancer Zerocancer.org GARD: …
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Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cells disorders.
… Sickle Cell Disease NIH Fact Sheet: Sickle Cell Disease Genetics Home Reference: Sickle Cell Disease GARD: Sickle …
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Colon cancer is a malignant tumor of the large intestine that affects both men and women.
… Cancer National Cancer Institute Colon Cancer Alliance Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center Familial adenomatous polyposis - Genetics Home Reference Lynch Syndrome - Genetics Home Reference Do You Know Tony? Family History of …
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Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder that slows down the blood clotting process.
… GeneReviews: Hemophilia A GeneReviews: Hemophilia B Genetics Home Reference: Hemophilia Medline Plus: Hemophilia …