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Researchers recommend more rigorous clinical study of dietary management practices for patients with IEMs, which may result in reformulating some medical foods.
… Many "medical foods" are designed to help manage patients with rare inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs), and can help prevent serious and life-threatening complications. However, such special … which may in turn result in the need to reformulate some medical foods. In two studies appearing online August 13, …
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The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health.
… upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this … (CPHR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health. …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… to the way your body responds to diseases, medications, and aging. Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind. … NHGRI offers access to reliable and timely information about genomics research and the human …
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LabGenius, a space-age ballpoint pen embedded with a tiny camera, can record the researcher's every stroke and scribble in the laboratory.
… Ph.D., joined a research team as a doctoral student in genomics, he expected to see advanced technology in the … like the ones Albert Einstein used nearly 100 years ago. And researchers' use of paper notebooks was ubiquitous, even … at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and NIH director. …
Research Training
A one-year fellowship program that trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism.
… The Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Program is a one-year … trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism. … Like the Medical Genetics Residency Program, this program is … not be seen in a more typical biochemical genetics program and it is one of the few programs that emphasizes clinical …
Research at NHGRI
The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
… Evaluation of food choice and craving in experimental medicine studies PI: Lorenzo … Leggio, M.D., Ph.D. Clinical Psychoneuroendocrinology and Neuropsychopharmacology Section, NIDA/NIAAA … of genetic conditions PI: Benjamin Solomon, M.D. Medical Genomics Section, NHGRI …
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Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… the patient to collect information about family history and symptoms, House and his team gather to generate a list of all possible causes and, through blood work and x-rays, weed out the wrong … of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch. But even with …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the … be possible without sequencing the genomes of many people and comparing their responses to medicines. One of the most … as well as other medications  like statins for cholesterol and certain chemotherapy medicines. As a result, there are at …
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A new genome-based technology for demystifying undiagnosed illnesses - even rare childhood diseases - is moving into general medical practice.
… - is moving from research laboratories into general medical practice. Now, two leading scientists have sketched … M.D., of the National Human Genome Research Institute and Robert C. Green, M.D., M.P.H., of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, note in the June 19, 2014, issue of …
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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has announced plans to establish a new precision health research program within its Division of Intramural Research.
… capitalize on growing availability of large-scale genomic and health record data worldwide to advance the science of … will be led by Leslie Biesecker, M.D., chief of the NHGRI Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, who has … new ways. At the same time, the growing availability of electronic health records for use in research has enabled …