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- Multi-Omics for Health and Disease (Multi-Omics)1
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program2
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
- Genome Technology Program1
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium1
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Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… and post-test counseling.  Provide individual and family risk information.  Follow risk-based screening guidelines. … use. Certified labs can be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website .  Discuss potential … of Medicine provide up-to-date information: Genes and Disease is a collection of articles that discuss genes and …
Genetic Disorders
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females.
… women with Turner syndrome are slightly more at risk of developing diabetes. Osteoporosis can develop because … Women who have Turner syndrome have a slightly higher risk of having an under active thyroid or developing …
Genetic Disorders
Velocardiofacial syndrome is the most common syndrome associated with a cleft palate.
… as autism. As adults, these individuals have an increased risk for developing mental illness such as depression, …
Genetic Disorders
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system.
… and fungi. Because David's brother had died of the disease, doctors immediately placed him into a plastic … his own and thus free him from the bubble. Although a rare disease, SCID has been extensively studied over the past … the mutation leading to SCID in a family is known, an at-risk pregnancy can be tested by sequencing DNA from the …
Your Genome
Information about the relationship between genomics and health for patients, families and health professionals.
… … Health FAQs … For Health Professionals … Polygenic risk scores … Family Health History … Health … Information …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… rare and undiagnosed diseases, and infectious disease. … The nation's investment in the Human Genome … would be used to advance our understanding of biology and disease and to improve health. In the years since the HGP's …
Genetic Disorders
Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is an inherited disorder of blood clotting.
… V Leiden mutation are at somewhat higher than average risk for a type of clot that forms in large veins in the legs … A mutation in the factor V gene (F5) increases the risk of developing factor V Leiden thrombophilia. The protein … Institute The National Blood Clot Alliance Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Factor V Leiden thrombophilia …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… is important to your health and can help you detect unique disease risks and manage them before becoming sick, or find … the right diagnosis and treatments when you have a certain disease. Collecting and acting on your family health history … screen for and serve populations at higher than average risk for disease, such as cancer and heart disease. In spite …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… developmental disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention in 2007, autism spectrum disorders … are preliminary findings and require further study. The risk that a brother or sister of an individual who has … Autism Speaks Autism Research Institute Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center … What is autism? … What are the …