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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 …
MINC
The MINC Toolkit assists those interested in integrating genomics into practice.
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 …