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Caregivers | NA | | 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z | | | | | | | | | | Landing Page | Learning Hub | <p>Genetics can play an important role in your family's health. Learn more about genetics; genetic counselling, screening, and diagnosis; different genetic conditions; and how genetics relate to understanding and managing overall health.</p> | <p>Genetics is the study of changes in genetic material and how genetic traits are passed down from parents to their children. Genetics can play an important role in your family's health. Learn more about genetics; genetic counselling, screening, and diagnosis; different genetic conditions; and how genetics relate to understanding and managing overall health.</p> | | | <div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Genetics and genetic health-care professionals</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Genetic health-care professionals provide diagnostic, management and counselling services to individuals and families affected by, or at risk of, genetic disorders. Learn more about genetics and genetic health-care professionals.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1581&language=English">What is genetics?</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=343&language=English">Genetic counselling</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4095&language=English">What to expect at a genetics appointment</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/body/interactive?module=genetics">How the Body Works: Genetics</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Screening and diagnosis</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Genetic screening tests are used to determine if an individual is at a higher risk for a genetic disorder. Diagnostic tests are used to identify or rule out genetic disorders. Learn more about the different screening and diagnostic tests used in genetics.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2837&language=English">Cytogenetics and molecular tests</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4047&language=English">Genetic testing: Microarray</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4046&language=English">Genome-wide sequencing: Whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=472&language=English">Newborn screening</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Genetic conditions A-Z</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Genetic conditions can affect a child's physical and cognitive development, metabolism, blood and heart, skin, bones, muscles, and other areas of the body. Learn more about different genetic conditions and how they are managed.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>22q11 deletion syndrome</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3043&language=English">22q11 deletion syndrome syndrome (22q11DS)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3044&language=English">22q11 deletion syndrome: Genetics</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3045&language=English">22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Albinism</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=877&language=English">Albinism and genetics</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=878&language=English">Ocular albinism</a></li></ol></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=880&language=English">Campomelic dysplasia (CD)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=872&language=English">Cartilage-hair hypoplasia (CHH)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2313&language=English">CHARGE syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=468&language=English">Chromosomal problems in newborn babies</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/clp">Cleft lip and palate</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=879&language=English">Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD)</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Cystic fibrosis</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=882&language=English">Cystic fibrosis (CF)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1973&language=English">Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise </a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Down syndrome</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=9&language=English">Down syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2533&language=English">Down syndrome: Related medical conditions</a></li></ol></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/epilepsy">Epilepsy</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3848&language=English">Friedreich ataxia (FRDA)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=870&language=English">G6PD deficiency</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1580&language=English">Heart conditions</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=844&language=English">Hemophilia</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=874&language=English">Hereditary multiple osteochondromas (HMO)</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Hereditary spherocytosis</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3630&language=English">Hereditary spherocytosis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3631&language=English">Hereditary spherocytosis: Genetics</a></li></ol></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=873&language=English">Infantile osteopetrosis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1636&language=English">Marfan syndrome and congenital heart conditions</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=943&language=English">Muscular dystrophy</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=864&language=English">Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=866&language=English">Genetics of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1124&language=English">Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Genetic counselling</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1305&language=English">Neurofibromatosist type 1 (NF1): Genetic testing</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=865&language=English">Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): How is it diagnosed?</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=868&language=English">Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=867&language=English">Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Treating health complications</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1123&language=English">Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Resources</a></li></ol></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1637&language=English">Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Phenylketonuria (PKU)</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1133&language=English">PKU transitions in the early years</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1134&language=English">PKU transitions in the middle years</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1135&language=English">PKU transitions in the teenage years</a></li></ol></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3771&language=English">Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3939&language=English">Prothrombin gene mutation</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Sickle cell disease</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=745&language=English">Sickle cell disease: A practical guide for parents</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=366&language=English">Sickle cell anemia and pregnancy</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=652&language=English">Sickle cell disease: A practical guide for teachers</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=152&language=English">Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease</a></li></ol></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4135&language=English">Skeletal dysplasia</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Thalassemia</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=840&language=English">Thalassemia</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=368&language=English">Thalassemia and pregnancy</a></li></ol></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=876&language=English">Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=875&language=English">Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=869&language=English">Turner syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=524&language=English">Von Willebrand disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1638&language=English">Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=881&language=English">Wilson disease</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Genetics and health</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Genetics play a role in more common conditions, and understanding genetic factors can help promote health and prevent diseases. Learn more about the role of genetics in your child's health.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3984&language=English">Pharmacogenetics: Using precision medicine to find the right medication at the right dose</a></li></ol></div> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/iStock-1297146235.jpg | genetics | | | |
