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Patients are evaluated by the Divisions of Human Genetics and Cardiology. Referrals to Orthopedic and Ophthalmologic services are coordinated by the genetic counselor, as needed. Patients are seen for medical follow-up and counseling at reqular intervals. The Clinic provides diagnosis, management coordination of medical care, genetic counseling and education.

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Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis
Genetic Disorders
Specialty Medicine
Case / Care Management
Hospitals
Condition Specific Treatment
Marfan Syndrome
Children's Hospitals
Genetic Counseling
Provides primary care services and subspecialty services in pediatrics including the following: Adolescent Medicine, Allergy Immunology, Cardiology, Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Critical Care, Developmental and Behavioral, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, Hematology and Oncology, Pediatric AIDS Center, Infectious Diseases, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nephrology, Pulmonology. Also offers Cystic Fibrosis Center, Children's Kidney Center, Children's Lung, Allergy and Breathing Center, as well as Counseling, Education and Support for Kids.

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Pediatric Cardiology
Patients
Pediatrics
Children
Pediatric Allergy Specialty
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Adolescent Medicine
Infants
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Intensive Care
Pediatric AIDS
Pediatric Neurology
Genetic Disorders
Cancer
Neonatal Intensive Care
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Specialty
Adolescents
Pediatric Patients
Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialty
Hospitals
Inpatients
Certain inherited diseases occur more frequently in a given ethnic or racial group than in the general population. The Jewish Genetic Disease Program provides education, genetic screening, genetic counseling and clinical services for individuals or families commonly affected by these diseases. Fanconi Anemia (Type C), Tay-Sachs Disease, Canavan Diseases, Niemann-Pick Disease, Bloom Syndrome,Mucolipodosis (Type lV), Gaucher Disease (Type l), Familial Dysautonomia and Cystic Fibrosis are among the many genetic diseases that have been tested.

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Genetic Disorders
Hospitals
Cystic Fibrosis
Gaucher's Disease
Specialty Medicine
Children
Genetic Counseling
Families
Disabilities and Health Conditions
Carrier / Predictive Genetic Testing
Science center devoted entirely to genetics education and operates center for molecular genetic research. Offers field trips, student summer day camps, education workshops, teacher training and fellowships, school district membership programs and opportunities for public education.

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Research
Genetic Disorders
Field Trips / Excursions
Educational Programs
Public Awareness / Education
Only voluntary national organization dedicated to helping people cope with the problems associated with osteogenesis imperfecta, a bone disorder characterized by fragile bone that breaks easily. Also known as "brittle bone disease".

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Volunteer Opportunities
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Congenital Conditions / Anomalies
Genetic Disorders
Provides comprehensive treatment for patients of all ages with Lysomal Storage Diseases, such as Gaucher Disease, Pompe Disease, Fabry Disease, and Mucopolysaccharide Storage Diseases. Provides all the components of care for patients and their families from initial consultation, testing and diagnosis to follow-up and treatment as well as genetic counseling, carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis.

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Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis
Hospitals
Prenatal Evaluation
Adults
Specialty Medicine
Children's Hospitals
Genetic Testing and Screening
Condition Specific Treatment
Gaucher's Disease
Genetic Disorders
Adolescents
Genetic Counseling
Children
Disabilities and Health Conditions
Acts as a clearinghouse and referral service for information on rare diseases. Maintains a comprehensive rare disease database, which provides families with information on over 1,100 rare disorders. Its networking program links families with other families who are afflicted with similar disorders. Accumulates and disseminates information about orphan drugs and devices, making known their availability. Advocates the needs of people with rare disorders. Provides disease specific medical reports written in lay language. Also offers a Medication Assistance Program for specific drugs and a medical equipment exchange program. Publishes Orphan Disease Update and Resource Guide . Call for more information.

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Genetic Disorders
Families / Friends of People With Chronic Illnesses
Children and Youth With Disabilities / Health Conditions
Information Clearinghouses
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Mitochondrial Diseases
Specialized Information and Referral
Orphan Diseases
Volunteer Opportunities