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Dr. Douglas Stewart is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Center for Precision Health Research.
… Dr. Stewart studies phenotypes and genetic determinants of familial tumor-predisposition disorders. The goal of his work is to improve …
Educational Resources
A family history is a record of medical information about an individual and their biological family.
… their biological family. … Family Health History, Genetic Disorders, Ancestry, Healthcare, Genealogy … A family … genetic risk of having or developing certain diseases, disorders or conditions. It is often recorded by drawing a …
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Researchers and families are investigating the heritability of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
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.
… tasks. … ADHD has many causes. Among these causes are: 1) familial: ADHD often runs in families; 2) abnormal brain … with ADHD may also have learning disabilities, behavioral disorders or disorders of mood such as depression or anxiety. Problems …
Genetic Disorders
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition causing increased low density lipoprotein cholesterol at birth and heart attacks at an early age.
… Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition that … beginning at birth and heart attacks at an early age. … Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition that … Association - Cholesterol National Organization for Rare Disorders Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man eMedicine …
Genetic Disorders
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.
… Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an inherited disease, … also sometimes referred to as recurrent polyserositis or familial paroxysmal polyserositis. … Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive … painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash. … Genetic Disorders …
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As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
For Patients and Families
Genetic professionals provide information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions.
… and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. … … and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. Genetic … and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. … …
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Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder.
… the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder. … A few years ago, Emily* … way. Many of Emily’s doctors have never heard of RUNX1 familial platelet disorder (RUNX1-FPD), let alone know how to … came back two weeks later, they confirmed that she had the familial RUNX1 variant and was diagnosed with RUNX1-FPD.  …