Genetics
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 6931 Arlington Road Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 1-800-FIGHT CF (1-800-344-4823)
(301) 951-4422Fax: (301) 951-6378 E-mail: info@cff.org Web Address: www.cff.org This organization coordinates, supports, and accredits cystic fibrosis centers nationwide and provides funds and support for research.
Genetic Alliance 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 404 Washington, DC 20008-2369 Phone: (202) 966-5557 Fax: (202) 966-8553 E-mail: info@geneticalliance.org Web Address: www.geneticalliance.org The Genetic Alliance is an international organization made up of millions of people with genetic conditions and more than 600 advocacy, research, and health care organizations that represent their interests. The Alliance builds partnerships to promote healthy lives for all those living with genetic conditions.
The Genetic Alliance promotes healthy lives by working to speed the translation of genetic advances into quality and affordable health care, public awareness, and consumer-centered public policies.
National Institutes of Health 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 Phone: (301) 496-4000 TDD: (301) 402-9612 E-mail: NIHinfo@od.nih.gov Web Address: www.nih.gov The U.S. National Institutes of Health fosters health protection and improvement for the general public. NIH provides access to medical information, current scientific research, publications and fact sheets, and many other resources.
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: November 20, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Topic Overview | |
| Carrier Identification | |
| Prenatal Screening and Testing | |
| Newborn Screening | |
| Late-Onset Diseases | |
| Identification | |
| Genetic Counseling | |
| What to Think About | |
 | Other Places To Get Help |
| Related Information | |
| References | |
| Credits | |