Alpha-1-antitrypsin Deficiency - A Simplified Description Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is a common hereditary disorder characterized by a reduction of serum levels of Alpha-1, emphysema, and occasionally liver disease.... Details > Alpha1 Association |
Check Your Cystic Fibrosis I.Q. Test your knowledge of cystic fibrosis. Answer true or false to the statements online and find out what you know or don't know about this respiratory disease.... Details > American Association for Respiratory Care |
Clinical Features of Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome This document presents the various clinical characteristics of Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome sorted into two categories: the primary features (those that are likely a direct result of the genetic fault t... Details > Shwachman-Diamond America |
Gene Therapy and Cystic Fibrosis A patient education brochure that discusses gene therapy as a potentially a life-saving treatment that tackles the root cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), rather than the symptoms. Topics covered include ... Details > Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
Genetic and Rare Conditions: Support Groups & Information Page Professionals, educators, or individuals seeking information on genetic conditions or birth defects can use this directory to locate national and international organizations, or contact a genetic coun... Details > Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Genetics and Disease Prevention: CDC Reports Also available in: Spanish The links at this web site provide access to information designed for medical researchers and health care professionals. Visitors can find current publications and reports on issues related to genetic... Details > Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Genetics and Neuromuscular Diseases Also available in: Spanish This brochure describes just what a genetic disorder is, and explains how genetic testing and counseling can help people understand how disorders that may affect themselves or their children are inher... Details > Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Genomics Weekly Update This weekly update provides information about the impact of human genetic research on disease prevention and public health. ... Details > Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Have a Personal or Family History of Cancer? Consider Joining the Cancer Genetics Network This fact sheet describes the Cancer Genetics Network and provides contact information for Network Centers.... Details > National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Maple Syrup Urine Disease Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) is an inherited metabolic disorder, that, if untreated, causes mental retardation, physical disabilities and death.... Details > Maple Syrup Urine Diseases Family Support Group |