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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles!Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft syndrome, or EEC, and also referred to as EEC syndrome (also known as "Split hand-split foot-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft syndrome":520) is a rare form of ectodermal dysplasia, an autosomal dominant disorder inherited as an genetictrait:571 EEC is characterized by the triad of ectrodactyly, ectodermal dysplasia, and facial clefting. Other features noted in association with EEC include vesicoureteral reflux, recurrent urinary tract infections, obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct, decreased pigmentation of the hair and skin, missing or abnormal teeth, enamel hypoplasia, absent punctae in the lower eye lids, photophobia, occasional cognitive impairment and kidney anomalies, and conductive hearing loss. ... Read more

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of School Health, published by American School Health Association on May 1, 1998. The length of the article is 2033 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: A parent of a child with ectodermal dysplasias, drafts a letter to her son's teachers explains how this genetic birth defect effects her child. The parent tells the teacher what to expect under various conditions and what her children's reaction is to certain circumstances. The teacher responds in a positive manner and is grateful to receive the information. The letter provided a reference point to continue parent-teacher discussions.

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Title: Children with ectodermal dysplasias.
Author: Virginia L. Maturen
Publication: Journal of School Health (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 1998
Publisher: American School Health Association
Volume: v68Issue: n5Page: p216(3)

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing. Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is indexed in search engines, such as www.google.com or others, a non-systematic approach to Internet research can be not only time consuming, but also incomplete. This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Georgia Journal of Science, published by Georgia Academy of Science on September 22, 2000. The length of the article is 1813 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: ECTRODACTYLY-ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIA-CLEFTING SYNDROME IN AN INFANT WITH A VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT.
Author: Byron A. Brown
Publication: Georgia Journal of Science (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2000
Publisher: Georgia Academy of Science
Volume: 58Issue: 3Page: 137

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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The Ectrodactyly-Ectodermal Dysplasia-Cleft Syndrome (EEC) Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Ectrodactyly-Ectodermal Dysplasia-Cleft Syndrome (EEC). This Qontro Medical Guide has been designed with the reader in mind, and is a useful information source for readers at all levels looking to learn more about Ectrodactyly-Ectodermal Dysplasia-Cleft Syndrome (EEC). The Ectrodactyly-Ectodermal Dysplasia-Cleft Syndrome (EEC) Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Ectrodactyly-Ectodermal Dysplasia-Cleft Syndrome (EEC). ... Read more

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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Boundary-breaking book club read
There is so much to talk about, so much to think and feel in Bonnie Rough's memoir, CARRIER, a boundary-breaking book on so many levels. I read it for my book club and I can't wait to hear my friends' perspectives on the heart-wrenching decisions Rough had to make. With advances in medical technology, Rough had an opportunity that none of her foremothers had: she could choose whether to pass to her child HED, an extremely trying, yet not necessarily fatal, disease. But it's a loaded opportunity because so many other dilemmas follow: If Rough finds out she's a carrier, does she then seek a healthy baby via the highly invasive and expensive in-vitro route--how long would it take to save up that much money, and with no guarantee of a healthy fetus? Or would Rough get pregnant naturally and possibly have to face another huge dilemma: would she terminate her pregnancy if she learned the fetus indeed had HED? These are not decisions to make lightly, and Rough does an excellent job revealing her own mental, physical, and emotional journey through this minefield, flipping and flopping, shifting and nuancing, growing and, ultimately, accepting her own path, her own truth.

What's more, the book is written beautifully and in a way that pushes the boundaries of its genre. It's a memoir, and yet the book contains three distinct voices from three generations--Rough herself, Rough's mother, and Rough's grandfather--the latter two recreated from interviews, letters, and other documents. It is truly creative nonfiction--and another great topic for book club discussion. The voices ring true and are lovingly and painstakingly set forth. They add greatly to the moral dilemmas of the book, putting HED and its effects in context, providing a glimpse into the trials and triumphs of Rough's extended family as HED weaves its way through its ranks. Most memorably, Rough captures the voice of her grandfather, Earl, a man beset with HED, in such a heartbreakingly vivid and honest way, I often reread passages just to taste them again.

Rough is a brave woman, opening herself and these highly personal and difficult decisions to public scrutiny. Some will reject the book based solely on the ground it covers in relation to abortion and procreation (e.g. the "review" by someone who hadn't even read the book). If you take the time to read it, you will be rewarded. Be prepared to wrap your mind around (and hopefully discuss) the issues of abortion, a woman's right to choose, quality of life, and nature v. nurture in ways you probably haven't before. CARRIER is not only a great piece of literature, a tale beautifully told, but you'll grapple with Rough's dilemmas alongside her, perhaps agreeing with each step she takes, perhaps seeing that you would choose another. She is neither preachy nor defensive. She is plain spoken, incisive, and honest. You couldn't ask for more in a memoir.

GREAT BOOK!!
I LOVED this book! Through the author's descriptive writing I felt an immediate connection to her life and to the difficulties she faced. I burst into tears at the end and felt privileged to be a part of the author's insights about her situation. Thank you for writing such an amazing book! I can't wait for more books from this author.

Lovely, compassionate writing!
Rough's beautifully written memoir is a page-turner from start to finish. Told from three perspectives--her grandfather's, her mother's, and her own--Rough tells the story of her family's struggle with the genetic disorder HED, which is carried by women and exhibits its worst symptoms in their sons. Unlike her predecessors, Rough discovers soon after her marriage that there is a DNA test which can determine whether a fetus is infected. This lovely book describes Rough's journey into her family's past as she and her husband question their options for starting their own family.

Rough's writing is captivating, thoughtful, inspirational, and incredibly honest. While dealing with the universal topics of marriage, parenthood, and how technology influences our previously traditional life choices, Rough is also clear to assert that the decisions she makes are hers and her husband's alone. She does not preach or advise or judge. She simply shares her very personal and very moving story in her lovely, lyrical prose.

Quite the Page-turner!
I recently purchased Bonnie Rough's memoir, and I absolutely loved it! I found her to be a thoughtful, introspective, and painstakingly honest writer.I have my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and as a college professor and psychologist, I would highly recommend this book without reservation to my students and clients as well as family and friends.This book will not only relate to those struggling with issues related to entering parenthood but those struggling with moral dilemmas, the hardships of moving to a strange, new city or those facing the challenges of tracing one's family heritage.I am sure that writing this heartfelt memoir was a truly cathartic experience for Rough, and as one of her readers, I felt honored to share a part of her journey with her.

Are you serious?
Just listened to the story on NPR. What a selfish person! That's all I have to say! I would never buy this book! ... Read more