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The DNA Learning Center's multimedia guide to genetic disorders. Complete in depth articles about each disease listed.
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Colorectal Cancer Coalition
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The Colorectal Cancer Coalition is a national nonprofit group that is changing the future of colorectal cancer through patient advocacy, in research, policy, and awareness.
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Providence Cystic Fibrosis Center : Ran by Dr. Bohdan Pichurko. Includes staff biographies, contact information, events, and latest developments in treatment.
Down Syndrome Association of Western Australia : Works to support the community to develop the potential of people with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) to live a valued life.
Nail Patella Syndrome : A patient-written site offering relevant medical information, photos, x-rays, discussion/support group, links to research and guest books where over 350 people have told their NPS stories.
Australian MPS & Related Diseases Society : Informs and support those affected, directly or indirectly by an mucopolysaccharide or related disease. Offers information regarding each disease, a discussion forum, a picture gallery and news of ev...
Patient UK : A list of resources and support for persons living in the UK who are interested in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
South Dakota Cystic FibrosisCenter : Information on South Dakota CF Center in Sioux Falls.
The PREP Program : A school and resource centre. Includes descriptions of what they do with toddlers, school-aged children, and teens. Also included are their fees.
Hawkeye Area Down Syndrome Association : The organizations' goals, and also how to get on the MR Waiver List.
Michigan Pulmonary Disease Community, Inc. : Organization dedicated to enhancing lives of children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
Iron Disorders Institute : Non-profit National Voluntary Health Agency that provides information about disorders of iron such as hemochromatosis.
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Scientists find first genes linked to stuttering (AP)
AP - Why people stutter has long been a medical mystery, with the condition blamed over the years on emotional problems, overbearing parents and browbeating teachers. Now, for the first time, scientists have found genes that could explain some cases of stuttering. |
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Genes May Influence Preterm Births (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've discovered
genetic traits in mothers and fetuses that appear to boost the risk of
premature labor and delivery. |
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Approval Expanded for Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has expanded approval for Tykerb (lapatinib) to include
postmenopausal women with hormone- and HER2-positive advanced breast
cancer who require hormone therapy. |
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DNA sweep finds new genes linked to diabetes (AFP)
AFP - Hundreds of scientists sifting through genetic data from 122,000 people have quintupled the number of gene variants known to boost the risk of diabetes, a pair of studies released Sunday reported. |
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