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10/8/2013
ACMG Newborn Screening ACT Sheets
www.acmg.net
This resource describes the interrelationships between the conditions screened in newborn screening laboratories and the markers (analytes) used for screening. For each marker(s), there is 1) an ACTion (ACT) sheet that describes the short term actions a health professional should follow in communicating with the family and determining the appropriate steps in the follow-up of the infant that has screened positive, and 2) an algorithm that presents an overview of the basic steps involved in determining the final diagnosis in the infant.
10/8/2013
GeneReviews
GeneReviews are expert-authored, peer-reviewed disease descriptions presented in a standardized format and focused on clinically relevant and medically actionable information on the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients and families with specific inherited conditions.
10/8/2013
National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG)
NCHPEG is an "organization of organizations" committed to a national effort to promote health professional education and access to information about advances in human genetics. NCHPEG members are an interdisciplinary group of leaders from more than 50 diverse health professional organizations, consumer and volunteer groups, government agencies, private industry, managed care organizations, and genetics professional societies.
10/8/2013
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM)
from http://www.omim.org
An online catalog of human genes and genetic disorders.
1/1/2007
American Board of Genetic Counseling
1/1/2007
American Board of Medical Genetics
1/1/2007
American College of Medical Genetics
from http://www.acmg.net
1/1/2007
GeneTests.org
GeneTests is a publicly funded medical genetics information resource developed for physicians, other healthcare providers, and researchers, available at no cost to all interested persons.
1/1/2007
Genetic Alliance
Genetic Alliance increases the capacity of genetic advocacy organizations to achieve their missions and leverages the voices of millions of individuals and families living with genetic conditions. With a 20-year history as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Genetic Alliance is dedicated to improving the quality of life for everyone living with genetic conditions. We are committed to capacity building in all communities. The technical assistance we provide to advocacy organizations results in measurable growth: increased funding for research, access to services, and support for emerging technologies.
1/1/2007
Genetics Workforce Study Publications
1/1/2007
GeneticTools.org
GeneticTools is a new faculty development resource designed to address relevant genetics issues within the context of primary care.
1/1/2007
MCHB Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders and Genetic Diseases in Newborns and Children
from http://mchb.hrsa.gov
The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders and Genetic Diseases in Newborns and Children (ACHDGDNC) was established to assist the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by providing advice, recommendations, and technical assistance.
1/1/2007
National Coordinating Center for the Genetics and Newborn Screening Regional Collaborative Groups
1/1/2007
National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center
1/1/2007
National Society of Genetic Counselors
1/1/2007
NCHPEG: National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics
The mission of NCHPEG is to promote health professional education and access to information about advances in human genetics to improve the health care of the nation.
