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Collaborative Study on Genetics of Alcoholism (COGA)
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National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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2009
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www.niaaa.nih.gov/ResearchInformation/ExtramuralResearch/SharedResources/projcoga.htm
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The goal is to identify the specific genes underlying this vulnerability by analyzing the DNA from affected families.
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Communication: Key to Appropriate Genetic Test Referral, Result Reporting and Interpretation
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Centers for Disease Control
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2004
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www.phppo.cdc.gov/dls/genetics/comm052003.aspx
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Conference that explored communication issues among professionals relevant to the ordering, reporting, and interpretation of genetic tests that impacts health care decision-making. Cystic fibrosis DNA-based testing served as a model for discussion.
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Contemporary Education in America: Genetics Education
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Association of American Medical Colleges
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2004
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services.aamc.org/Publications/showfile.cfm?file=version92.pdf&prd_id=203&prv_id=244&pdf_id=92
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Covers genetic education for medical students, including teaching strategies and learning objectives.
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DES Update: Health Care Providers
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Centers for Disease Control
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2009
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www.cdc.gov/des/hcp/index.html
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This section of CDC's DES Update has been specifically designed to help health care providers learn more about DES exposure and its known health effects to facilitate identifying, managing, and counseling DES-exposed patients.
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Disclosure of Familial Risk in Genetic Testing
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American Medical Association
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2004
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www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/11963.html
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Ethical guide for physicians.
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Early Newborn Screening
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March of Dimes
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www.marchofdimes.com/indiana/6188_8888.asp
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Downloadable PowerPoint for physicians to show to patients.
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Ethical Issues in Carrier Screening of Genetic Disorders
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American Medical Association
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2005
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www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/Code_of_Med_Eth/report/2137a.pdf
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Ethical guide for physicians.
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Ethical Issues with Genetic Testing in Pediatrics [AAP Policy Statement]
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Committee on Bioethics, American Academy of Pediatrics
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2001
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aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;107/6/1451.pdf
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Full text of AAP Policy Statement appearing in Pediatrics 107(6):1451-1455, 2001. Ethical issues concerning the testing, carrier and newborn screening of children.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Guidelines for Referral and Diagnosis
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Centers for Disease Control
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2004
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www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/documents/FAS_guidelines_accessible.pdf
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Diagnosis and referral criteria for physicians and health professionals.
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Gene Therapy
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American Medical Association
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2009
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www.ama-ashttp://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/medical-science/genetics-molecular-medicine/current-topics/gene-therapy.shtmlsn.org/ama/pub/category/8432.html
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Ethical guide for physicians.
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GeneTests
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University of Washington & Children's Health System, Seattle
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2009
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www.genetests.org
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Medical genetics information resource developed for physicians, other healthcare providers and researchers.
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Genetic Counseling
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American Medical Association
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2007
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www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/Code_of_Med_Eth/opinion/opinion212.html
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Ethical guide for physicians.
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Genetic Dilemmas in Primary Care (CME)
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Hastings Center
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2003
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www.geneticdilemmas.org/
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A program about the medical and ethical challenges raised by genetic testing in primary care practice. This site provides the opportunity to preview the program, order the program, and download CME materials, as well as a discussion guide, a program essay, and other educational resources for further study.
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Genetic Information and the Criminal Justice System
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American Medical Association
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2007
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www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/Code_of_Med_Eth/opinion/opinion2136.html
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Ethical guide for physicians.
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Genetic Solutions.com
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Clinical Tools, Inc.
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2009
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www.geneticsolutions.com/TopicReq?id=565
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CME courses for physicians on clinical genetics, genetic counseling, genetic testing and cancer genetics.
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Genetic Testing & Screening CME; Family Health & Social History; Referral to Genetic Services
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March of Dimes
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2009
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www.marchofdimes.com/gyponline/index.bm2?cid=00000002&spid=gyp_hp_1_nologin&tpid=gyp_ce_1_nologin
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Each educational module outlines a practical process that health care professionals can use to begin integrating genetics into their patient care. Each case study offers the user an opportunity to put that process into action in a simulated clinical setting.
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Genetic Testing by Employers
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American Medical Association
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2007
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www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/Code_of_Med_Eth/opinion/opinion2132.html
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Ethical guide for physicians.
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Genetic Testing of Children
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American Medical Association
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2007
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www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/Code_of_Med_Eth/opinion/opinion2138.html
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Ethical considerations for physicians regarding genetic testing of children.
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Genetics and Your Practice
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March of Dimes
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2009
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www.marchofdimes.com/gyponline/index.bm2
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Physicians and health care professionals can use this customized site for working with the following patient types: preconception/prenatal, infant/children, and adolescent/adult. Provides practical information and resources to assist the busy professional in integrating genetics into their patient care.
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Genetics in Clinical Practice: A Team Approach
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Dartmouth University
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2008
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iml.dartmouth.edu/education/cme/Genetics/
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Downloadable or DVD. This program, based on the "Virtual Practicum" model, is intended for health care providers. It may also be helpful in the training of students in such professions as genetic counselors, medical laboratory professionals, public health workers and others.
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Genetics in Primary Care (GPC)
Training Program Curriculum Materials
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genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu/resources/genetics/primary_care.htm
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The materials in this section are designed to serve as a bridge between genetics and primary care. The modules provide a series of teaching cases, developed to be representative of patients seen in primary care, while also allowing for the demonstration of genetics issues and principles. Each module cites web-sites for additional background information and articles from the medical literature, including relevant consensus and policy statements where applicable.
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Genetics of Common Disorders: Autism
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American Medical Association
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2007
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www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/464/geneticsofautism.pdf
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Current medical science on autism.
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Genomic Medicine Series
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New England Journal of Medicine
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2002-2003
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content.nejm.org/misc/genmed.shtml
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Full text of fourteen articles in this series available to all users, courtesy of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Genopedia
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HuGEpedia, Human Genome Epidemiology Network
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2008
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hugenavigator.net/HuGENavigator/startPagePedia.do
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Look up gene-disease association summaries by gene.
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HuGENet (Human Genome Epidemiology Network)
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Centers for Disease Control
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2009
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www.cdc.gov/genomics/hugenet/
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Human Genome Epidemiology Network, or HuGENet is a global collaboration of individuals and organizations committed to the assessment of the impact of human genome variation on population health and how genetic information can be used to improve health and prevent disease. HuGENet collaborators come from multiple disciplines such as epidemiology, genetics, clinical medicine, policy, public health, education, and biomedical sciences.
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Human Cloning
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American Medical Association
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2004
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www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/8444.html
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Ethical guideline for physicians.
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Insurance Companies and Genetic Information
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American Medical Association
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2007
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www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/Code_of_Med_Eth/opinion/opinion2135.html
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Ethical guide for physicians.
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March of Dimes Conferences
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March of Dimes
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www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/682_1477.asp
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March of Dimes-sponsored conferences for physicians and health professionals.
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Multiplex Genetic Testing
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American Medical Association
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2007
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www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/Code_of_Med_Eth/opinion/opinion2139.html
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Ethical guide for physicians.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse: Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
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National Guideline Clearinghouse
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2009
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guidelines.gov/browse/browsemode.aspx?node=40981&type=1&view=all
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The National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Association of Health Plans-Health Insurance Association of America (AAHP-HIAA). The NGC mission is to provide physicians, nurses, and other health professionals, health care providers, health plans, integrated delivery systems, purchasers and others an accessible mechanism for obtaining objective, detailed information on clinical practice guidelines.
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Neuroethics
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President's Council on Bioethics
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2004
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bioethics.gov/topics/neuro_index.html
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Transcripts and working papers on neuroethics in neuroscience, neurological diseases, the brain and behavior.
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New Genetics Series Courseware
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Twisted Ladder Media
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2004
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www.twistedladdermedia.com/
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Multimedia CD-ROM software that includes two titles: New Genetics: Medicine and the Human Genome; and New Genetics Courseware for Physicians (CME),
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Newborn Examination Part II: Emergencies and Common Abnormalities Involving the Abdomen, Pelvis, Extremities, Genitalia, and Spine
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American Family Physician
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1/15/2002
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www.aafp.org/afp/20020115/265.html
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Careful examination of the neonate at delivery can detect anomalies, birth injuries, and disorders that may compromise successful adaptation to extrauterine life. A newborn with one anatomic malformation should be evaluated for associated anomalies.
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Newborn Screening Practitioner's Manual
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National Library of Medicine
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2003
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www.mostgene.org/pract/praclist.htm
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This manual will assist practitioners in understanding the components of newborn screening and their importance in ensuring that children affected with these conditions are able to achieve their highest potential.
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Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis for Pediatricians
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Clinical Report: Guidance for the Clinician in Rendering Pediatric Care [American Academy of Pediatrics]
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2004
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aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;114/3/889.pdf
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Full text of article that appears in Pediatrics 114(3):889-894, 2004. Clinical report that updates the pediatrician about indications for prenatal diagnosis and current information on maternal screening for detection of fetal abnormalities.
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Primary Care Clinicians and the Dilemmas of Genetic Testing
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Hastings Center
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www.geneticdilemmas.org/featured.html
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Online book about the ethical questions raised by genetic testing for primary care physicians.
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Primary Care Physician: The Primary Source of Genetic Test Information
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GeneTests, University of Washington and Children's Health System, Seattle
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2007
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www.genetests.org/img/teachtool/teachToolPreview.pdf
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Downloadable PowerPoint or PDF. Intended for instruction of non-genetics healthcare practitioners. Freely available for downloading and use, the presentation centers on 1) genetic counseling and testing concepts and 2) the use of GeneTests in a) conveying up-to-date information on genetic test use and b) locating genetic services.
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Proteomics
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American Medical Association
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2009
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www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/medical-science/genetics-molecular-medicine/current-topics/proteomics.shtml
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Request for Public Comment on Gene Patents and Licensing Practices and Their Impact on Patient Access to Genetic Tests
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Office of Biotechnology Activities, NIH
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2009
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oba.od.nih.gov/SACGHS/sacghs_public_comments.html
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The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (SACGHS) is requesting public comments on a draft report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Safeguards in the Use of DNA Databanks in Genomic Research
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American Medical Association
|
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2007
|
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http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/Code_of_Med_Eth/opinion/opinion2079.html
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Ethical guideline for physicians.
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Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (SACGHS)
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Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (SACGHS)
|
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oba.od.nih.gov/SACGHS/sacghs_home.html
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SACGHS advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the broad range of human health and societal issues raised by the development and use and potential misuse of genetic technologies.
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Sex Differences in the Genetic Risk for Alcoholism
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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2003
|
|
pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh26-4/264-273.htm
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Various factors may contribute to sex differences in the risk of alcoholism.
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What's New in HuGENet?
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Centers for Disease Control
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2009
|
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www.cdc.gov/genomics/hugenet/default.htm
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New items in the HuGENet database such as reviews, workshops, reviews and web site content. Includes current articles in PubMed.
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