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Direct linkCaryn Babaian; Sudhir Kumar – American Biology Teacher, 2024
The emerging field of genomic medicine offers an opportunity for biology and anatomy teachers to bring the topics of DNA, genetics, molecular processes, and evolution together into one experience. Through the genomic medicine paradigm, students see the unbroken connection between small biological topics such as mutations and their potential…
Descriptors: Science Education, Genetics, Diseases, Genetic Disorders
Boerwinkel, Dirk Jan; Swierstra, Tsjalling; Waarlo, Arend Jan – Science & Education, 2014
In recent decades, Science & Technology Studies (STS) have revealed the dynamic interaction between science and technology and society. Technology development is not an autonomous process and its artifacts are not socially inert. Society and technology shape each other. Technologies often have "soft impacts" in terms of unpredicted…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Technological Advancement
Benbassat, Jochanan; Baumal, Reuben – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2012
Undergraduate medical education is too long; it does not meet the needs for physicians' workforce; and its content is inconsistent with the job characteristics of some of its graduates. In this paper we attempt to respond to these problems by streamlining medical education along the following three reforms. First, high school graduates would be…
Descriptors: Medical Education, Medical Schools, Physicians, Public Health
McInerney, Joseph D.; And Others – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1978
Health education programs must begin to emphasize the relationship between genetic constitution, environment, and lifestyle if significant progress is to be made in the prevention of chronic disease. (DS)
Descriptors: Diseases, Environmental Influences, Genetics, Health Education
Walker, Frank A. – Sight Saving Rev, 1969
Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 16, 1969).
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Blindness, Congenital Impairments, Counseling
Sorenson, James – New York University Education Quarterly, 1976
New developments in the prediction and treatment of genetic diseases are presented. Genetic counseling and the role of the counselor, and rights of individuals to reproduce versus societal impact of genetic disorders, are discussed. (RW)
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Embryology, Family Counseling, Family Planning
Sight-Saving Review, 1974
Presented for opthalmologists is basic information about the prevention and management of hereditary eye disease through prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling. (LH)
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Diseases, Etiology, Exceptional Child Services
Peer reviewedAro, A. R.; Hakonen, A.; Hietala, M.; Lonnqvist, J.; Niemela, P.; Peltonen, L; Aula, P. – Patient Education and Counseling, 1997
Effects of age, education, and gender on acceptance of genetic testing were studied. Finnish participants responded to a questionnaire presenting reasons for and against genetic testing (N=1,967). Intentions to take genetic tests, worries, and experience of genetic test or hereditary disease were also assessed. Results are presented and discussed.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attitudes, Family Health, Foreign Countries
Goldman, Allen S.; And Others – 1981
There are two general categories (not necessarily mutually exclusive) of congenital defects: (1) abnormalities that have an hereditary basis, such as single and multiple genes, or chromosomal abberration; and (2) abnormalities that are caused by nonhereditary factors, such as malnutrition, maternal disease, radiation, infections, drugs, or…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Congenital Impairments, Embryology, Genetics
CENTERWALL, WILLARD R.; CENTERWALL, SIEGRIED A. – 1965
ADDRESSED TO PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS AND PHYSICIANS IN GENERAL PRACTICE, THE PAMPHLET INTRODUCES METHODS OF DETECTING AND MANAGING PHENYLKETONURIA, AN INHERITED METABOLIC DISORDER ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL RETARDATION. INFORMATION, UPDATED FROM THE 1961 EDITION, IS INCLUDED ON THE INCIDENCE AND GENETICS, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND CLINICAL COURSE OF THE…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Dietetics, Etiology
Ekvall, Shirley M.; Wheby, Elizabeth A. – 1987
The following papers were presented at a symposium on clinical nutrition for the child who is chronically ill or handicapped: (1) "Food Allergy"; (2) "Anemia and the Chronically Ill or Handicapped Child"; (3) "Nutrition and Neurotransmitters--Clinical Implications"; (4) "The Importance of Lipid Type in the Diet after Burn Injury"; (5) "Advances of…
Descriptors: Allergy, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Children
Peer reviewedBowe, Frank G. – Infants and Young Children, 1995
This article discusses ethical questions in providing prenatal services, including testing and genetic engineering, and medical interventions with neonates and other very young children who have severe disabilities. It explores ways to enhance ethical decision making, including recruitment for multidisciplinary teams or other committees of adults…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Ethics, Genetic Engineering
Download full textInland Counties Developmental Disabilities Services, San Bernardino, CA. – 1973
Presented is a report on the California Governor's Conference of December, 1973, called to assess knowledge of preventive techniques in the field of developmental disabilities and to develop a more extensive design for future action. Keynote addresses by F. Lanterman and E. Brian are quoted. Summaries of the following talks are included:…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Conference Reports, Congenital Impairments, Developmental Disabilities
Sorenson, James R., Comp. – 1973
This bibliography is a selective compilation of books and articles which focus on the psychological and social issues of applied human genetics. It is centered in particular around problems, issues, and discussions of genetic counseling, the primary mechanism by which human genetics has been applied to date. It includes those entries which, on the…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Counseling, Counselor Role, Diagnostic Tests
Children's Bureau (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1967
The texts of laws relating to phenylketonuria are presented for the 37 states having such legislation in November 1966. (LE)
Descriptors: Dietetics, Diseases, Exceptional Child Services, Genetics
