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 | | You are unexpectedly pregnant with a second child and have been referred to a genetic counselor. | | | After some discussion about her health and some probing by the family physician into your family's history, you are referred to a genetic counselor. | | | You were referred to a genetic counselor before deciding to have more children. |
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http://www.lehigh.edu/~infolios/veronica/instruction/genetic_disorders.htm
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| | genome.gov Genetics FAQ |
| | Genetic counselors work as members of health care teams providing information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. | | | Genetics counselors are health care professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in medical genetics and counseling. | | | A genetics counselor may refer you to a geneticist - a medical doctor or medical researcher - who specializes in your disease or disorder. |
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http://www.genome.gov/10001191
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| | Disorder Guide |
| | Questions or concerns regarding a medical condition should be discussed with a professional, such as a physician, genetic counselor, or medical geneticist. | | | PLEASE NOTE: Genetic testing is a complex medical technique that is not without its risks and limitations. | | | National Society of Genetic Counselors: Use ResourceLink or browse the FAQs about Genetic Counseling for the Consumer. |
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http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/posters/chromosome/diseaseindex.shtml
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| | List of medical topics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | This list of medical topics does not include terms from anatomy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nor the names of medical practitioners, institutions and individual pathogens and diseases. | | | Radiology - medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation | | | Psychotherapy - a treatment for mental and emotional disorders |
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| | Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis - UCONN Fertility Center - connecticut preimplantation diagnosis, in vitro ... |
| | For couples aware of genetic disorders through family history or based on carrier testing, PGD testing can be performed to help avoid a pregnancy or child born with the specified genetic condition. | | | Retinitis Pigmentosa is a progressive degeneration of the retina that affects night vision and peripheral vision and may lead to blindness. | | | Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, characterized by rapidly progressive muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis and later affecting the whole body, usually appears in males 1 to 6 years old. |
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http://www.fertilitycenter-uconn.org/programs_preimplantation_diseases.htm
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| | techintegration-bioethics |
| | These social concepts and bioethics are difficult to grasp, and using the approach of technology to foster thought and creativity is a method whereby the students can develop their own philosophies regarding the information they gather. | | | Technology will be used to promote meaningful learning in that students will take an active part in the construction of their knowledge base. | | | People are categorized and placed into occupations and social groups based on the genotypes, it it the ultimate form of judgement. |
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http://www.biologycorner.com/portfolio/techintegration-bioethics.html
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| | Abington: Our Services: PGD |
| | For those with a family history of a genetic disorder, she provides education and support, corrdinates testing and offers follow-up counseling once patients receive their results. | | | Today, working with one of the nation’s leading molecular geneticists and our own onsite embryologist, we are able to screen for over 100 genetic disorders. | | | All of our IVF patients meet with Jennifer Ely, our genetics counselor, prior to their first cycle. |
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http://www.abington-repromed.com/our_services/content_layout2.cfm?pid=7
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| | A decision is then made to find out how many disorders have both macrocephaly and cataract by typing both macrocephaly and cataract in (macrocephaly AND cataract) as a search string. | | | Center for Medical Genetics, Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) and National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine (Bethesda, MD), 1998. | | | Obviously, after this you feel better prepared to talk with your patient’s parents and to answer their questions. |
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http://bret.mc.vanderbilt.edu/genetics/html/john_philips/surf.htm
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| | Genetic disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Genetic counselors assist the physicians and directly counsel patients. | | | Genetic diseases are typically diagnosed and treated by geneticists. | | | Complex disorders are also difficult to study and treat because the specific factors that cause most of these disorders have not yet been identified. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_disorder
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| | Genetic Conditions / Rare Conditions Information |
| | Professionals, educators, or individuals seeking information on genetic conditions or birth defects will find information through the national and the international organizations listed or through a genetic counselor or clinical geneticist. | | | Genetic / Rare Conditions Support Groups and Information |
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http://www.kumc.edu/GEC/support/supgroup.html
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| | Genetics Web Quest Adlai Stevenson High School |
| | Your research group (composed of a genetic counselor, grant developer, genetic specialist, and a person living with the disorder) would like to be chosen to receive the grant money that will be awarded. | | | Discusses the role and duties of a genetic counselor. | | | Family Fun Health EncyclopediaFor some disorders, the cause of the disorder, treatment, support groups are discussed. |
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http://www4.district125.k12.il.us/faculty/mborun/disorderwq.html
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| | GENETIC DISORDERS |
| | Until somebody shows that kids who are karyotyped as part of a fishing expedition to explain behavior problems are MUCH more likely than the 1-in-a-thousand to turn out to be XYY, I conclude that the relationship is dubious at best. | | | This has many uses, ranging from the most sensitive and specific AIDS test to a way of telling whether a leukemia is completely cured (Lancet 344: 348, 1994). | | | The variability in particular diseases from person to person reflects, in part, our varying genetic heritage. |
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http://www.pathguy.com/lectures/genes.htm
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| | Classroom Activities Index |
| | This activity describes the role of genetic counselors in helping families with genetic disorders. | | | The activity also gives links for locating a genetic counselor. | | | Students form Task Forces to research genetic disorders and then develop a public health policy on screening newborn infants for those disorders. |
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http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/teachers/tindex/index.cfm?switch=single&unitid=disorder
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| | Genetic Disorders |
| | Genetic and Rare Conditions: Lay advocacy groups, support groups, information on genetic conditions and birth defects for professionals, educators and individuals. | | | Interested families may participate in a registry dedicated to learning about the natural history of these three conditions. | | | Gourt :: Health :: Conditions and Diseases :: Genetic Disorders (95) |
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http://www.gourt.com/Health/Conditions-and-Diseases/Genetic-Disorders.html
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| | Science Lesson Plan Maker Sample- Genetic Disorders & Genetic Testing |
| | Reflections will be based on the effectiveness of group work, the assignment given and the quality of the final product, and the extent to which students have mastered the key concepts presented in the lesson. | | | The types of information useful for conducting this learning assignment will be covered and explained. | | | There are thousands of genetic disorders that affect humans, some of which can have profound effects on a person's quality of life. |
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http://www.makeworksheets.com/samples/lessonplans/science.html
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| | Genetic/Rare Conditions National /International Groups |
| | To locate a genetic counselor or clinical geneticist: | | | - education materials, genetic condition fact sheets, pre-pregnancy information. | | | Siblings of Children with Genetic / Rare Conditions |
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http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/grouporg.html
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| | Nat' Academies Press, Assessing Genetic Risks: Implications for Health and Social Policy (1994) |
| | Genetics explores the manner by which specific traits are passed from generation to generation and how they are expressed. | | | Genetic testing may involve studies of a physiological, immunological, or biochemical function, or may involve direct study of the genes in the individual's genome. | | | Elucidating the gene's structure and function may provide opportunities for diagnosis and may lead to treatment of the disorder. |
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http://www.nap.edu/books/0309047986/html/60.html
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| | What I didn't know almost cost me my child's life! - PregnancyWeekly Message Boards |
| | At the site you can click on the following links: See “Family Stories”-“Additional Disorders and Disorders screened for by traditional methods”-CAH “Aidan” for our full story and pictures. | | | Make sure your family has a happy ending too – become aware, get information, and take action to save our babies! | | | Depending on the severity of each individuals disorder, some suffer within the first few days of life while some may go for years before symptoms are onset. |
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http://community.pregnancyweekly.com/Forums/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1525633
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| | Genetic Disorders Genetic Diseases Information Support & Help: GIG Gene |
| | GIG focuses on issues of policy and practice keeping an active watch on developments within the UK and Europe that will influence the effective transfer of knowledge and understanding into products and services for families that are supported by our member groups. | | | To promote awareness and understanding of genetic disorders so that high quality services for people affected by genetic conditions are developed and made available to all who need them. | | | Genetic Interest Group - Working to benefit all people affected by genetic disorders |
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| | Rare Genetic Diseases / Family Village Library |
| | The Genetic Alliance is an international coalition comprised of millions of individuals with genetic conditions and more than 600 advocacy, research and health care organizations that represent their interests. | | | As a broad-based coalition of key stakeholders, the Alliance builds partnerships to promote healthy lives for all those living with genetic conditions. | | | Our guiding principles are a dynamic statement of the mission and vision that infuse all Alliance endeavors. |
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http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_gene.htm
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| | MedlinePlus: Genetic Brain Disorders |
| | Genetics Home Reference: Galactosemia (National Library of Medicine) | | | The primary NIH organization for research on Genetic Brain Disorders is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke | | | Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/geneticbraindisorders.html
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| | Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis -- PGD Center |
| | New tests are developing rapidly therefore we encourage you to call Dr. | | | PGD may be recommended by your physician when there is a possibility, indicated by your medical history or advanced maternal age, that your embryos could be affected by a genetic disease. | | | Kearns at (301) 545-1260 if you have questions about a specific genetic disorder not found on these lists. |
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http://www.pgdcenter.com/pgd_scheduling/pgd_scheduling_2.cfm
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| | Mikatura Australian Shepherds - Aussie Genetics |
| | Click here to read Epilepsy: One Dog's Story and What Breeders Don't Like To Talk About, published in the USASA Journal. | | | Below is a list of genetic disorders that have been found in some Australian Shepherds. | | | This list was compiled by C.A. Sharp helix@qnis.net C.A. is one of the wonderful people doing research and is on the leading edge of Aussie genetics. |
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http://www.mikatura.com/genetics.html
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| | genome.gov Specific Genetic Disorders |
| | Some of these conditions are under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). | | | For more information on genetic disorders, see An Overview of Genetic Disorders. | | | Sometimes, physicians are unable to put a name to a genetic condition. |
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| | Genetic Disorders Project Page |
| | Search this site for health and medical information that has been written and reviewed by doctors. | | | Specific conditions and aspects of genetic disorders are available on this Web page that was created by The U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. | | | This list links to selected information about a variety of diseases and conditions. |
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http://www.deblogan.com/gene.html
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| | Genetic and Rare Conditions - MUSC Library |
| | from NLM: "consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes responsible for those conditions" | | | Also provides news, a database of organizations and and orphan drug list. | | | Home > Selected Internet Resources > By Subject > Consumer Health > Health Topics > Genetic and Rare Conditions |
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| | Chicago Center for Jewish Genetics Disorders - About Jewish Genetic Disorders |
| | Many other racial and ethnic groups have "their own" genetic disorders - disorders which are not unique to the group, but which are more common in the group. | | | There is no "official" list of these conditions, and they include disorders which directly result from mutated genes (Mendelian disorders), and disorders which result from the combination of specific genes (disease predisposition genes) plus other factors. | | | Prior to this time we presume that these disorders were no more common among Jews than among any other people. |
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| | FuturePundit: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis To Grow In Popularity |
| | The gene surgery style of gene therapy is the technique that will ultimately obsolesce the need to generate a large number of embryos with IVF in order to get one that has the desired characteristics. | | | Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is done to embryos in vitro to identify embryos which are free of specific genetic disorders. | | | There are already many genetic diseases such as Thalassemia, Tay Sachs, Cystic Fibrosis, and Retinitis Pigmentosa which could be avoided thru use of PGD. |
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http://www.futurepundit.com/archives/001197.html
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| | Docertain behaviors during pregnancy increase or decrease the risk of having children with the disorder? | | | Could a doctor’s role in delivering the baby have an affect on the disorder? | | | Can a person’ live a normal Iife with the disorder? |
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http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Class/est572pm/cesiro/gd1.html
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| | Video Personal experience of genetic disorders |
| | Video Clips - Personal experience of genetic disorders | | | Genetic Interest Group - Working to benefit all people affected by genetic disorders | | | However, it is quite another thing to hear from people who actually suffer the genetic disorders. |
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| | Tennessee Department of Health - News Releases |
| | Homocystinuria, a disorder that occurs when the body cannot process a chemical called homocystine, which builds up in the blood causing mental retardation, eye problems and failure of the body to grow and gain weight. | | | If the disorders are diagnosed early, medical treatments or special diets can help to prevent those problems from occurring," said Dr. Wendy Long, Deputy State Health Officer. | | | "Infants with genetic disorders appear completely normal at birth, but can develop serious problems after the first weeks or months of life that lead to mental retardation, severe illness or even death. |
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| | Bio8 |
| | List two genetic disorders and describe their causes and symptoms. | | | Describe the contributions of Gregor Mendel to the study of heredity and genetics. | | | Describe the role of mutation in genetic disorders. |
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http://www.jdenuno.com/Biology/Bio8.htm
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| | Capri Public Relations - Client list Results - Capri Public | | | AZ encyclopedia of more than 40 common canine health problems; Lists of suppliers | | | His Parkinson's disease foundation has contributed $10 million to stem cell research |
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| | Genetic Disorder List |
| | For these genetic disorders, there should be many qualified internet sites to help you with your research. | | | There will be a RAT on the day this is due over part 2 and 3 questions for your disorder, and on your pedigrees. | | | Take some time to research the genetic disorder assigned to your team. |
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http://www.cofc.edu/~petersj/Biology101PBL/Biology_101_CysticFibrosis_Disorder_List.html
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| | Tennessee Newborn Screening Information |
| | for the disorders and conditions not included in the state's panel. | | | The panel includes 34 disorders and certain variations of these disorders. | | | The disorders that are screened, or likely to be detected, by your state's program are identified by the |
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http://www.savebabies.org/states/tennessee.php
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| | Teachers' Domain: Inheritance of Genetic Disorders |
| | Also emphasize that some genetic disorders, like Tay-Sachs disease and sickle cell anemia, are determined by a single gene. | | | Finally, they identify and research five genetic disorders they would like to know more about and present their findings to the class. | | | Some students may have genetic diseases in their family or know someone with a genetic disease. |
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http://www.teachersdomain.org/9-12/sci/life/gen/lp_disorder
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| | DNA AND PATERNITY TESTING |
| | DNA is often referred to as the molecule of heredity, as it is responsible for the genetic propagation of most inherited traits. | | | Within a gene, the sequence of nucleotides along a DNA strand defines a messenger RNA sequence which then defines a protein, that an organism is liable to manufacture or "express" at one or several points in its life using the information of the sequence. |
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http://dnatesting-paternitytesting.com/dnatechnology
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| | Genetic Disorders, Online Directory only at myEweb.com |
| | Index to fact sheets on various types of cancers and other specific genetic disorders, published by the National Human Genome Research Institute. | | | guide to specific individual genetic disorders from the Dolan DNA Learning... | | | Tm Bioscience's product pipeline includes tests for genetic disorders, drug metabolism... |
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http://myeweb.net/dir/index.php?browse=/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders
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| | Fabrazyme Fabry Disease Patient Support Networks |
| | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) | | | As awareness of Fabry disease grows, so does the number of groups that support the Fabry community and others living with genetic disorders. | | | The list below includes many of these groups, in the United States and globally. |
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http://www.fabrazyme.com/patient/support/fz_us_pt_sp_support.asp
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| | Advances in molecular technology have enabled the diagnosis of a growing list of genetic disorders at a molecular level, either as a consequence of symptoms/signs suggestive of the diagnosis, or a positive family history. | | | You will also understand the complexity of genetic testing, and the ethical challenges health care professionals face when utilizing these diagnostic tools in a clinical setting. | | | Using four case presentations, you will gain knowledge of the full spectrum of clinical manifestations, genetic basis and availability of genetic testing for these conditions. |
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http://www.jhhs.org/u_events/December2005.doc
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| | Policy Issues |
| | Contains clinical and genetic information for disorders considered in this unit. | | | List of genetic disorders the March of Dimes believes every U.S. state should screen for in their newborn screening programs (as of 2000). | | | Older information on genetic diseases screened in each state. |
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http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/newborn/arpolicy.cfm
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| | Human Genetic Disorders |
| | Testing for genetic disorders allows the chance for those who have a disorder to know. | | | This is a very rare disorder, that is sometimes caused hereditarily. | | | A family guide to cystic fibrosis genetic testing. |
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http://www.cedar-falls.k12.ia.us/Buildings/cfhs/Science/hones/Science/Human_Genetic_Disorders.html
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| | Chromosome Maps - Genetic Disorders |
| | are the suggested ones for the Genetic Disorders Project. | | | Look through the list of genetic disorders found on each chromosome until you locate the one you have been assigned for the project. | | | When you have located your genetic disorder, click on the link for the |
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http://k-12.pisd.edu/currInst/science/Genetic/Chromosome-Maps.htm
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| | List of Syndromes - The Doctors Lounge(TM) |
| | AMENNORRHEA-GALACTORRHEA SYNDROME: Non-physiologic lactation, resulting from endocrinologic causes or from a pituitary disorder. |
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http://www.thedoctorslounge.net/studlounge/downdirty/syndromes.htm
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| | Genetic Project Main Pages |
| | (This one has links to several genetic disorders with basic information.) | | | LookSmart - Health & Fitness - Conditions/Illnesses - Genetic Disorders http://www.looksmart.com/eus1/eus53940/eus53948/eus273036/eus273090/ | | | Genetic Information and Patient Services, Inc (GAPS) GLOSSARY |
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http://k-12.pisd.edu/currInst/science/Genetic/genetic-websites.htm
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| | Genetic diseases |
| | Answers to many questions about specific genetic disorders | | | A medical database covering many diseases and disorders; click on the letter for your disease | | | Scroll down to Genetic, Chromosomal and Metabolic Conditions; lists some genetic disorders and how they affect teens |
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http://www.scarsdaleschools.k12.ny.us/mslib/geneticdisorders.html
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| | General Genetic ... |
| | Online medical resources and information on genes and genetic testing and counseling are also included. | | | Your gateway to Internet information about genetic disorders includes definitions, a list of disorders with links to web sites, a list of support groups, and a glossary. | | | A comprehensive source of information concerning clinical genetics and genetics |
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http://www.ahs.k12.wi.us/staff/science/mechenich/geneticdisorders.htm
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