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Information about genetic and rare diseases, and genetic research to improve health
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Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals
Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals provides reliable, up-to-date genetics and genomics information related to patient management, curricular resources, new National Institutes of Health and NHGRI research activities, and ethical, legal and social issues. Go to: Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals
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Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public
Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public covers everything from genetic and genomic science to pharmacogenomics, information on specific genetic disorders and how to create your own family health history. Go to: Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public. |
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Articles on Genetics and Genomics for Clinicians 
Dr. Greg Feero, chief of the Genomics Healthcare Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute, has authored a set of short, clinically relevant articles on genetics and genomics that are now available here for health care professionals.
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Watch Family History: A Window On Your Health 
A conversation with NHGRI Director, Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. about the importance of family history. Interviewed by Dr. Greg Feero, head of NHGRI's Genomic Healthcare Branch.
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Family History: Everyone's Story
The National Human Genome Research Institute, in cooperation with the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General, has created a series of five public service announcements for health care providers. The announcements feature stories about how increased healthcare provider family history knowledge can improve the health of all Americans. These announcements are now available here for download and distribution. They were created in support of National Family History Day - Thanksgiving 2007.
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Genetic Testing: What It Means For Your Health and Your Family's Health (11 MB) 
A publication from the Trans-NIH Genetics Working Group for the Public |
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Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) provides accurate, reliable and current information on genetic and rare diseases to patients and families, health care professionals and biomedical researchers. It was established by NHGRI and the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD). |
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Featured Link: My Family Health Portrait
A Web-based tool to help you create a family health history. |
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Finding Reliable Health Information Online |
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Clinical Research and Trials Resources Online |
To view the PDFs on this page you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. 
Last Updated: July 25, 2008
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