Genetic Services in Oregon
Genetics Privacy
Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals
This website 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.
Educational Materials
Information about Genetic Conditions
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GeneReviews
Database of detailed reviews on genetic diseases created through funding from the National Library of Medicine, NIH and National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH.
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Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM)
Database and catalog of human genes and genetic disorders.
Pharmacogenomics
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Pharmacogenomics
Contains news, background information, and education programs for pharmacists, including continuing education credits. Materials were created by the School of Pharmacy at University of California, San Diego.
Practice Guidelines
Recommendations:
Evidence Reports:
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
An independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention that systematically reviews the evidence of effectiveness and develops recommendations for clinical preventive services.
Recommendations:
Evidence Reports:
Cancer Genetics
Also see Cancer Factsheets for public
Diabetes and Family History
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Family History and Diabetes
Powerpoint review for public health professionals, 2004.
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Genetics for Targeted Disease Prevention: Diabetes
Journal article abstract provides an overview of current thinking regarding genetics and diabetes (type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes mellitus), including a selective look at a few implicated variants, 2004.
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State of Oregon Diabetes Program
The State of Oregon Diabetes Program's goal is to reduce the burden of diabetes in Oregon through a public health approach, working in collaboration with aprtners in the public and private sectors.
Also see Diabetes Factsheet(s) for public
Preconception/Prenatal Genetic Screening
Materials were created through funding from the March of Dimes Oregon Chapter in 2004-2005.
Collecting and Using Family History
See Family Health History page for more resources.