Diagnostic care, management and treatment plans for adults with genetic conditions
The Harvey Institute for Human Genetics cares for adults who are at risk to inherit an adult-onset genetic condition or those seeking treatment for a prediagnosed genetic disorder. Depending on the individual case, a person may be given tests to identify genetic risk factors, along with consultation about options for management or treatment. Patients who seek genetic counseling & evaluation typically have a:- Genetic condition who would like periodic monitoring by a specialist
- Family history of a genetic condition
- Family history of cancer
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GBMC forms center to hunt for treatments, cure for a rare genetic disease
GBMC has established the country’s first center for treatment of Alstrom Syndrome, an extremely rare genetic disease that does devastating harm to every system in the body, the Towson hospital announced Friday.
12/07/2018GBMC Opens New Center Focusing on Rare Disease - Alstrom Syndrome
WMAR story on the naming ceremony for the Jan D. Marshall Center of Excellence for the Treatment of Alstrom Syndrome at GBMC.
12/07/2018Doctor Radio discussing Ehlers Danlos Syndrome with Dr. Francomano
Doctor Radio on SiriusXM interviews Dr. Francomano about EDS
05/21/2018Battling Against Birth Defects
The centers for disease control and prevention found that one in every 33 infants is affected by a birth defect each year, but some can be avoided. Dr. Toni Kline explains the battle against birth defects.
01/12/2018Everyday bumps injured her joints, but finding the reason took half a century
Dr. Clair Francomano, a GBMC medical geneticist, and her patient are featured in a story that focuses on living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).
10/16/2017Miss Maryland contestant using pageants to spread awareness about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness month and Victoria Graham is using pageants as a platform to spread awareness about this painful and incurable condition.
05/23/2017GBMC to host Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome research
GBMC will now be the site of the Ehlers-Danlos Society Center for Research and Clinical Care.
03/16/2017Day of Appointment
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