BIO100: Biology Concepts (Neuenfeldt)

"Operates programs in behavioral health, disease prevention and control, health promotion, community public health...(etc.)" View data and statistics reports and disease reporting segments o the site.

One of the major organizations under the federal government health and Human Services Department. Their mission includes health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats. Use the A-Z Index.

Find current clinical trials for specific diseases and conditions.

Go to the Genome section and click the Tour button. Use “Genome Spots” to identify individual genes associated with certain genetic disorders. Also, from the homepage, click on “Your Genes, Your Health” (link at bottom) for a multimedia guide to select genetic disorders.

Comprehensive guides on hundreds of conditions.
Sample citation:
Harms RW. 2007. Diseases and conditions: hemophilia. Scottsdale: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; [accessed 2015 Feb 5]. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemophilia/DS00218#.

Web site provides information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues for patients and their families and friends.
- Use "Health Topics" or "Medical Encyclopedia"
- Under "Health Topics" search for "Genetic/Birth Defects"

Use Search box to search genetic disorder. Contains information on diagnosing and treating disorders.
Sample citation:
Sugar AM. 2009. Infectious diseases: fungi: sporotrichosis. In: The Merck manual professional edition. Whitehorse Station (NJ): Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp; [accessed 2014 Aug 10]. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional.

Much of their work focuses on protecting people who are especially vulnerable to health risks - babies, children, people with blood disorders, and people with disabilities.
Sample citation:
Single gene disorders and disability. 2006. Atlanta: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities; [accessed 2014 Oct 11]. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/single_gene/fragilex.htm.

Use the "Health" tab > Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public > Genetic Disorders, Genomics and Healthcare > Specific Genetic Disorders
Sample citation:
Learning about fragile X syndrome. 2007 Oct 11. Bethesda (MD): National Human Genome Research Institute; [accessed 2015 Feb 5]. http://www.genome.gov/19518828.

The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.

Conducts, fosters, coordinates, and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke, and supports basic research in related scientific areas.
Sample citation:
NINDS Tay-Sachs disease information page. 2011 Oct 6. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; [accessed 2014 Oct 8]. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/taysachs/taysachs.htm.