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Harnessing the power of the pedigree.

Journal of midwifery & women's health - 1 Jan 2000

Wolpert Chantelle M, Speer Marcy C

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Primary care providers are in an ideal position to practice genomic-based medicine. Family history data can be used to assess reproductive risks or determine an individual's risk for developing specific diseases. The US Department of Health and Human Services has recently launched the US Surgeon General's Family History Initiative, a national public health campaign designed to encourage Americans to learn more...

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PMID: 15894996
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2005.02.003

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