Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Biomedical Multimedia Unit

Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome is a stand-alone interactive CD-ROM integrating the genetics and clinical features of fragile X syndrome. The program covers clinical diagnosis, laboratory diagnostics, and personal perspectives. The program uses high quality media such as videos, animations and interactive images. Multiple choice questions, a glossary of terms and references are also included.

Curriculum Usage

Fragile X Syndrome is currently being used in semesters 10 and 11 of the medical curriculum, as well as by students of the Bachelor of Science (Pathology).

Project Screen Grabs

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Fragile X Syndrome Title Screen  

Fragile X Syndrome Main Screen .

 
   
Interactive diagram  

This interactive diagram shows part of the process involved in testing for fragile X syndrome.
   
Sample lab report  

A sample lab report concerning a patient with fragile X syndrome.

     
Video clip of person with Fragile X syndrome  

The program includes video clips that illustrate some of the clinical features of fragile X syndrome.

     
Interactive diagram  

This interactive illustration shows the association between various CGG repeats and the physical consequences that result.
     
Case study of a child with Fragile X syndrome   The program incorporates case studies to give personal perspectives on fragile X syndrome.

Credits

Developed by the Biomedical Multimedia Unit in association with the Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne.

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