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Genetics home reference
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Provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health. Includes information and resources for 200 genetic conditions, the health effects of genes, chromosome-associated health conditions, a handbook about genetic counselling and screening, and a glossary of terms.
- Source: National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine
- From: International resource
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The Ontario Newborn Screening Program
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Describes the program that screens for metabolic, endocrine and blood disorders in Ontario. Explains the importance of early detection for these disorders in babies. Outlines what health care providers need to do for this program.
- Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
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Are you at risk?
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Answers questions about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer including risk factors, genetic testing, and BRCA gene mutation.
- Source: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Foundation (HBOC)
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Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Foundation
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Promotes awareness, education, support, and research into familial breast and ovarian cancer. Website explains the genetic mutation that can cause breast and ovarian cancer, genetic testing, and living with increased genetic risk.
- Source: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Foundation (HBOC)
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Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Society of Alberta
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Provides education, information, and support for women in Alberta with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer or women with an increased genetic risk of developing these diseases.
- Source: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Society of Alberta (HBOC)
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Genetic testing for late onset diseases: current research practices and analysis of policy development
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Describes the emergence of genetic testing for late onset diseases, used as a method of diagnosing healthy individuals with a high or low risk of developing a disease in the future. Reviews 15 key issues, and the factors shaping policy recommendations and implementation of genetic testing for late onset diseases.
- Source: Health Canada
- From: Health policy research: reports and publications
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Selected legal issues in genetic testing: guidance from human rights
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Provides an overview of the leading legal issues presented by genetic testing. Reviews the major human rights norms implicated by genetic testing, summarizes leading testing rationales in the context of law and ethics, and relates these to a case study. Includes recommendations.
- Source: Health Canada
- From: Health policy research: reports and publications
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Genetic testing for late onset diseases: in-depth thematic analysis of policy and jurisdictional issues
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Considers issues related to genetic testing for chronic diseases that may occur later in life. Discusses the relation between public policy and genetic technology, the ambiguous and complex nature of technology assessment, and four evolving approaches to policy development. Includes annotated bibliography.
- Source: Health Canada
- From: Health policy research: reports and publications
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Hereditary colon cancer
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Provides an overview of hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer including prevention, screening, genetic counselling, and family support.
- Source: Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry
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Psychosocial issues following a positive result of genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations: findings from a focus group and a needs-assessment survey
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Reports on a research study of the effects of genetic testing on people who have a genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer. Includes findings on the participants' levels of satisfaction with clinical services and whether they felt there was a need for additional support.
- Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
- From: CMAJ
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