Genetics
Resources regarding the HHT-associated genes and how to facilitate genetic testing and counseling for patients and families.
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HHT Scientific Conference Summaries (recorded)
Webinar – 2018Drs. Hughes, Faughnan and Andrejecsk provide a first hand synopsis of the HHT science presented in Dubrovnik, Croatia where over 200 voices were heard from 23 countries. They reviewed the 12th HHT International Conference Executive Summary of…
MoreAbstracts – 12th HHT International Scientific Conference (2017)
Scientific Literature – 2017Angiogenesis. This article can be purchased directly from the publisher. Click to view the article description and purchase options.
MoreExecutive Summary – 12th HHT International Scientific Conference (2017)
Scientific Literature – 2017Angiogenesis. Authors: Jillian W. Andrejecsk, Anna E. Hosman, Luisa M. Botella, Claire L. Shovlin, Helen M. Arthur, Sophie Dupuis-Girod, Elisabetta Buscarini, Christopher C. W. Hughes, Franck Lebrin, Christine L. Mummery, Marco C. Post, and Johannes…
MoreLearn About HHT Genetic Testing
Article – 2017Genetic testing is a critical component of your HHT journey and family history. Get answers to the most commonly asked genetic testing questions. Specifically, it is useful in confirming a diagnosis of HHT and identifying family members who may have…
MoreFamily Ties: Genetic Testing
Fact Sheet – 2016As a hereditary disease, HHT has the potential to devastate families if not identified and treated. Some of the most easily identifiable symptoms of HHT don’t manifest until adolescence or adulthood. Be proactive and identify affected family members…
MoreAbstracts – 11th HHT International Scientific Conference (2015)
Scientific Literature – 2015Angiogenesis. This article can be purchased directly from the publisher. Click to view the article description and purchase options.
MoreExecutive Summary – 11th HHT International Scientific Conference (2015)
Scientific Literature – 2015Angiogenesis. Authors: Helen Arthur, Urban Geisthoff, James R. Gossage, Christopher C. W. Hughes, Pascal Lacombe, Mary E. Meek, Paul Oh, Beth L Roman, Scott O. Trerotola, Sebastiaan Velthuis, and Whitney Wooderchak-Donahue. This article can be purcha…
MoreHereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Genetics and Molecular Diagnostics in a New Era
Scientific Literature – 2015Frontiers in Genetics. Authors: Jamie McDonald, Whitney Wooderchak-Donahue, Chad VanSant Webb, Kevin Whitehead, David A. Stevenson and Pinar Bayrak-Toydemir. This article is available for public use and does not require purchase. Click to view the fu…
MoreGenetic Testing for HHT
Scientific Literature – 2012JCOM. Author: Barbara A. Bernhardt, MS, CGC. This article is available for public use and does not require purchase. Click to view the full article.
MoreCost Savings through Molecular Diagnosis for HHT
Scientific Literature – 2012Genetics in Medicine. Authors: Barbara A. Bernhardt, Cara Zayac, Scott O. Trerotola, David A. Asch, and Reed E. Pyeritz. This article is available for public use and does not require purchase. Click to view the full article.
MoreHHT: An Overview of Diagnosis, Management and Pathogenesis
Scientific Literature – 2011Genetics in Medicine. Authors: Jamie McDonald, MS, Pinar Bayrak-Toydemir, MD, PhD, and Reed E. Pyeritz, MD, PhD. This article is available for public use and does not require purchase. Click to view the full article.
MoreHereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Diagnosis and Management
Scientific Literature – 2010American Family Physician. Author: Scott E. Olitsky. This article is available for public use and does not require purchase. Click to view the full article.
MoreHHT: A Clinical and Scientific Review
Scientific Literature – 2009European Journal of Human Genetics. Authors: Fatima S. Govani and Claire L Shovlin. This article is available for public use and does not require purchase. Click to view the full article.
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