Jordan, Ashley- Session 1 Project Annotated Bibliography

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Running head: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 1

Annotated Bibliography

Ashley Jordan

Ivy Tech Community College


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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 2

Name of Website: Genetics Home Reference

URL:http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/triple-x-syndrome

Overview: One may find information on what Triple X syndrome is and how common this

syndrome occurs in the United States. Genetic changes and how the syndrome is inherited are

also included on this site. Other sources are listed that people can look at if they wish to find out

more information about Triple X syndrome.

Evaluation: This site is just a general database for Triple X syndrome it is not a specific

organization of the syndrome. It does however, have some useful information about the

syndrome and provides many links to other resources. I found that the fact about how common

the syndrome occurs in the U.S. to be interesting.

Name of Website: The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation

URL:http://www.albinism.org/publications/what_is_albinism.html

Overview: An overview, of what exactly albinism is, problems of the disease, and different types

of the disease are listed. A scholarship and news about the disorder may be found while

navigating this website. An on-line community for people with this disease can also be seen

when visiting this site. There are several related links that are listed for people that wish to visit

them and learn more about albinism.

Evaluation: Kids may not want to visit this site without the help of a parent. Several publications

can be read concerning the disorder, so please read them! I found it very thoughtful that the

creators of this website included related links to other websites that had information about

albinism.
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/triple-x-syndromehttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/triple-x-syndromehttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/triple-x-syndromehttp://www.albinism.org/publications/what_is_albinism.htmlhttp://www.albinism.org/publications/what_is_albinism.htmlhttp://www.albinism.org/publications/what_is_albinism.htmlhttp://www.albinism.org/publications/what_is_albinism.htmlhttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/triple-x-syndrome


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Name of Website: Huntington's Disease Society of America

URL:http://www.hdsa.org/

Overview: Hdsa.org offers information about what Huntingtons Disease is. One may find

research webinars that may be viewed. A section for news and announcements about HD can be

found on this site. One can also find national sweepstakes information concerning the disease.

Various ways to help people with HD are included on the website.

Evaluation: This website is directed towards adults more but a child may be interested in the

webinars. Adults should check out the webinars about this disease because they are insightful. I

found that this site has a national sweepstakes concerning Huntingtons to be very original.

Name of Website: The William E. Proudford Sickle Cell Fund

URL:http://www.wepsicklecell.org/about/

Overview: This website states the causes and what sickle cell anemia really is. It supports

various ways that people can get involved to help with the disease. One may find videos and

other resources that describe the disease further. The corporation also list events that someone

may want to attend to learn more about sickle cell. A program was created that tries to help unite

kids and families associated with the disease.

Evaluation: Wesicklecell.org is a website that offers information or resources for parents as well

as children. The videos abut sickle cell is something that everyone should take a look at. I found

the Artspeaks program to be very heartwarming because it is great to have a program that unites

parents and children connected with the disease together.

Name of Website: Kids Health
http://www.hdsa.org/http://www.hdsa.org/http://www.hdsa.org/http://www.wepsicklecell.org/about/http://www.wepsicklecell.org/about/http://www.wepsicklecell.org/about/http://www.wepsicklecell.org/about/http://www.hdsa.org/


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URL:http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/klinefelter.html

Overview: Klinefelters Disease is describe on this sitealong with the reason why it is a genetic

disorder. Signs of this disease are listed, but boys may find out that they are fertile if they read

about other problems associated with this disease. Information about what doctors can do for

someone with this disease can be found on this site. Treatment options are listed that may help a

boy with developing more in the way he should.

Evaluation: This site is both parent and kid or teenager friendly. The website effectively lists

other problems that may occur due to this disease. I found that the treatment section of this

website described how boys with Klinefelters may be able to live and develop more as they

should.

Name of Website: U.S. National Library of Medicine

URL:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001166.htm

Overview: Shown on this website is the main causes and symptoms of Phenylketonuria (PKU).

PKU is actually a disease that is easily caught by a blood test and this disease is treatment is

caught early. The site suggest that the outlook of people with this disease looks good if they

follow suggested diet. One may find possible complications and prevention of the disease on this

website.

Evaluation: This website has fantastic information for parents but is not necessarily directed

towards kids. I found it important that the outlook and prevention were listed for this disease

because I did not know there was an upside to this disease before looking at this site.

Name of Website: Turner Syndrome Society of the United States
http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/klinefelter.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/klinefelter.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/klinefelter.htmlhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001166.htmhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001166.htmhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001166.htmhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001166.htmhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/klinefelter.html


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URL:http://www.turnersyndrome.org/

Overview: Turnersyndrome.org an overview of what the syndrome is and some facts about it.

There is an interesting timeline of the medical advances that have helped people with the

syndrome. Support groups and scholarship opportunities can be found on this website. Parents

and women whom may have the disease can find some helpful information. Several

opportunities are listed for those that wish to take action and help with the efforts of this

syndrome.

Evaluation: Turnersyndrome.org establishes a fantastic network of information and sources for

women with the syndrome. There is national conference information which many may want to

attend. I found the medical advances timeline to be very unique to this website.

Name of Website: Cystic Fibrous Foundation

URL: http://www.cff.org/aboutcf/

Overview: The Cystic Fibrous Foundation clearly review what the disease is and what the

foundation is all about. One may find news and events about the disease on this website; among

videos and employment opportunities. There is a page for scholarships for people that have the

disease. Cff.org talks about any treatment options or processes that might help people with

Cystic Fibrous. Surprisingly, there is information about trials and research milestones based on

this disease. The ways to get involved in this foundation are endless so just take a look.

Evaluation: Cff.org offers many outstanding programs, scholarships, information, and other

opportunities concerning the disease. This website is not just for adults or parents, it is also for

children too. A tab to check out would have to be the scholarships tabs; who knew there were

scholarships for Cystic Fibrous!
http://www.turnersyndrome.org/http://www.turnersyndrome.org/http://www.turnersyndrome.org/http://www.turnersyndrome.org/


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Name of Website: Kids Health

URL:http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/tay_sachs.html

Overview: Kidshealth.org covers various ideas about the Tay - Sachs disease. The disease is

defined and the website goes on to tell us about who may be at risk to get the disease.

Apparently, there is a screening that can be done to see if someone is a carrier; there is

information on how a mother can get a prenatal diagnosis of the disease. Finally, the site

describes the signs and symptoms of a child that may have Tay- Sachs; it tells parents how to

help their children if they were to have the disease.

Evaluation: Kids Health did a fantastic job of covers all aspects of information that someone

would want to know about Tay-Sachs Disease. This web page however, is geared towards

parents more than children. I found it intriguing that parents can get screened to see if they are

carriers of the disease I was unaware of this.

Name of Website: Down Syndrome International

URL:http://www.ds-int.org/home

Overview: This website was designed to connect and give information to people all over the

world about Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome or the family/friends of people with

the syndrome can become members of the website; there is also a fundraising tab where people

can help find ways to raise funds for the cause. Reach Out is a special program that the website

sponsors that focuses on training and working with people that have the syndrome; these people

are in developing countries. There is information on a World Down Syndrome Day which I
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/tay_sachs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/tay_sachs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/tay_sachs.htmlhttp://www.ds-int.org/homehttp://www.ds-int.org/homehttp://www.ds-int.org/homehttp://www.ds-int.org/homehttp://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/tay_sachs.html


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found interesting. People can also find information on the World Down Syndrome Congress and

when the next meeting will be.

Evaluation: This website is very unique it clearly covers various areas of information about

Down syndrome. The website is more centered towards parents or adults of people that have

Down syndrome. Ds-int.org is a great organization that provides many people with information

about Down syndrome and helps people with the disease connect.

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Jordan, Ashley- Session 1 Project Annotated Bibliography