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Thursday, October 11, 2007 |
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This weekly update provides information about the impact of human genetic research on disease prevention & public health. |
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New Online Database: HuGE Navigator
HuGE Navigator provides access to a continuously updated knowledge base in human genome epidemiology, including
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information on population prevalence of genetic variants, gene-disease associations, gene-gene and gene-environment interactions, and evaluation of genetic tests.
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Join the Mid-West Community Genetics Forum on Genomics, Community and Equity: A Continuing Dialogue presented by the University of Michigan, Center for Public Health and Community Genomics on October 12th, 2007. Forums will be held in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri. |
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October public health genomics seminar presented by CDC
"Can we use family history as a tool for disease prevention and public health?"
Oct 18, 2007, Rockville, MD (ENVISION – Atlanta, GA) |
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- The following are headlines from on-line news articles published during the past week.
- The headlines and lead sentence are exactly as they appear in the popular press & do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of CDC.
- Free registration required for some articles.
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Better understanding of what genomic changes paved the way for modern humans, News-Medical.Net, October 9 |
KGI professor contributes new insights on 'jumping genes', EurekAlert, October 8 |
Bioengineer examines genetic basis for malevolent behavior, Medical News Today, October 9 |
Emory scientists awarded $3m for autism gene research, Medical News Today, October 5 |
Genetics' super summer, Channel News Asia, October 9 |
Largest study of child health ever conducted in the United States, News-Medical.Net, October 4 |
Researchers expand efforts to explore functional landscape of the human genome, NIH News, October 9 |
Gene-chip studies provide new leads in treating abnormal lung development in premature newborns, News-Medical.Net, October 4 |
Carriers of 'plaque' gene at greater risk, Science Daily, October 8 |
Researchers identify genes that increase rheumatoid arthritis risk, NIH News, October 4 |
Financial choices influenced by genes, International Herald Tribune, October 8 |
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Genetics of Ankylosing Spondylitis: An Update
Rahman P
Curr Rheumatol Rep 2007 Oct;9(5):383-9
ADHD Genetics: 2007 Update
Elia J & Devoto M
Curr Psychiatry Rep 2007 Oct;9(5):434-9
Genetics and smoking behavior
Schnoll RA, et al.
Curr Psychiatry Rep 2007 Oct;9(5):349-57
Validity of models for predicting BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations
Parmigiani G, et al.
Ann Intern Med 2007 Oct;147(7):441-50
Participation bias and its impact on the assembly of a genetic specimen repository for a myocardial infarction cohort
Arruda-Olson AM, et al.
Mayo Clin Proc 2007 Oct;82(10):1185-91
The Framingham Heart Study, on its way to becoming the gold standard for Cardiovascular Genetic Epidemiology?
Jaquish CE
BMC Med Genet 2007 Oct;8(1):63
Interleukin-6 -174G/C Polymorphism and Ischemic Stroke. A Systematic Review
Tso AR, et al.
Stroke 2007 Oct
Fine Mapping versus Replication in Whole-Genome Association Studies
Clarke GM, et al.
Am J Hum Genet 2007 Nov;81(5):995-1005
Haplotype-Based Association Analysis via Variance-Components Score Test
Tzeng JY & Zhang D
Am J Hum Genet 2007 Nov;81(5):927-38
A randomization test for controlling population stratification in whole-genome association studies
Kimmel G, et al.
Am J Hum Genet 2007 Nov;81(5):895-905
Practical aspects of delivering hereditary cancer risk counseling
Demarco TA, et al.
Semin Oncol 2007 Oct;34(5):369-78
Ethical and legal aspects of cancer genetic testing
Offit K & Thom P
Semin Oncol 2007 Oct;34(5):435-43
Psychosocial and behavioral impact of genetic counseling and testing
Vadaparampil ST, et al.
Breast Dis 2007;27:97-108
International perspectives on genetic counseling and testing for breast cancer risk
Meiser B, et al.
Breast Dis 2007;27:109-25
Life After BRCA1/2 Testing: Family Communication and Support Issues
Demarco TA & McKinnon WC
Breast Dis 2007;27:127-36
Genetic screening for iron overload: No evidence of discrimination at 1 year
Hall MA, et al.
J Fam Pract 2007 Oct;56(10):829-34
Do physicians take action on high risk family history information provided by patients outside of a clinic visit?
Volk LA, et al.
Stud Health Technol Inform 2007;129:13-7
Familial concordance in cancer survival: a Swedish population-based study
Lindstrom LS, et al.
Lancet Oncol 2007 Oct
Familial aggregation of left main coronary artery disease and future risk of coronary events in asymptomatic siblings of affected patients
Fischer M, et al.
Eur Heart J 2007 Oct
Value of database linkage: are patients at risk of familial colorectal cancer being referred for genetic counselling and testing?
Wong C, et al.
Intern Med J 2007 Oct
Breast cancer screening compliance among young women in a free access healthcare system
Amin A, et al.
J Surg Oncol 2007 Oct
Contribution of inherited heart disease to sudden cardiac death in childhood
Hofman N, et al.
Pediatrics 2007 Oct;120(4):e967-73
Family history of asthma and atopy: in-depth analyses of the impact on asthma and wheeze in 7- to 8-year-old children
Bjerg A, et al.
Pediatrics 2007 Oct;120(4):741-8
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