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A family history is a record of medical information about an individual and their biological family.
… Family Health History, Genetic Disorders, Ancestry, Healthcare, Genealogy … genetic risk of having or developing certain diseases, disorders or conditions. It is often recorded by drawing a …
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Researchers and families are investigating the heritability of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
Genetic Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to control their behavior and pay attention to tasks.
… ADHD has many causes. Among these causes are: 1) familial: ADHD often runs in families; 2) abnormal brain … with ADHD may also have learning disabilities, behavioral disorders or disorders of mood such as depression or anxiety. Problems … Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition causing increased low density lipoprotein cholesterol at birth and heart attacks at an early age.
… Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition that … Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition that … some times called the "bad cholesterol." People who have familial hypercholesterolemia have high levels of LDL … a person's chance for getting heart disease. Men who have familial hypercholesterolemia have heart attacks in their …
Genetic Disorders
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.
… Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an inherited disease, … also sometimes referred to as recurrent polyserositis or familial paroxysmal polyserositis. … Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive … In making a diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), doctors take all of these …
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As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
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As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
For Patients and Families
Genetic professionals provide information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions.
… and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. … and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. Genetic … and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. …
Research at NHGRI
Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) helps you and your family learn how your family health history affects your risk for diseases.
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My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.