Articles related to "Genetic Testing"
Understanding Genetic Testing in Healthcare
Genetic testing can be an important part of support, preventative measures and/or treatment for health problems in individuals and families.
gene • chromosomal and biochemical tests • types of genetic testing available • diagnostic genetic testing • predictive and pre-symptomatic genetic testing
Genetic testing can be an important part of support, preventative measures and/or treatment for health problems in individuals and families.
gene • chromosomal and biochemical tests • types of genetic testing available • diagnostic genetic testing • predictive and pre-symptomatic genetic testing
Testing for Huntington's Disease - Part One
This is an article on testing for Huntington's Disease. The information in this article comes from the booklet entitled, Testing for Huntington's Disease: Making an Informed Choice Written by: Robin L.Bennett, MS, CGC Genetic Counselor Medical Genetics, University of Washington Medical Center
huntington's disease • huntington • disease • genetic • testing
This is an article on testing for Huntington's Disease. The information in this article comes from the booklet entitled, Testing for Huntington's Disease: Making an Informed Choice Written by: Robin L.Bennett, MS, CGC Genetic Counselor Medical Genetics, University of Washington Medical Center
huntington's disease • huntington • disease • genetic • testing
Can a Computer Counsel?
Review of computer program which might aid in breast cancer genetic test counseling.
breast cancer • mutation • brca1 • brca2 • ovarian cancer
Review of computer program which might aid in breast cancer genetic test counseling.
breast cancer • mutation • brca1 • brca2 • ovarian cancer
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act
Many US citizens fear the use of genetic tests to investigate medical conditions. GINA will prevent the use of results by employers and insurers.
gina • genetic information non-discrimination act • genetic testing • genetic disorder • genetic disability
Many US citizens fear the use of genetic tests to investigate medical conditions. GINA will prevent the use of results by employers and insurers.
gina • genetic information non-discrimination act • genetic testing • genetic disorder • genetic disability
Methods of Genetic Counseling
Online genetic testing may be easier than going to a hospital, but it may not offer counseling afterwards. Here are three ways to cope with online medical test results.
methods of genetic counseling • coping with medical test results • online genetic testing • inherited medical conditions • genetic test results
Online genetic testing may be easier than going to a hospital, but it may not offer counseling afterwards. Here are three ways to cope with online medical test results.
methods of genetic counseling • coping with medical test results • online genetic testing • inherited medical conditions • genetic test results
Once you know, what will you do?
Summary review of article which reports a study about affect of breast and ovarian cancer genetic testing results on personal health behavior patterns.
breast • cancer • genetic • testing • psychology
Summary review of article which reports a study about affect of breast and ovarian cancer genetic testing results on personal health behavior patterns.
breast • cancer • genetic • testing • psychology
What do Genetic Counselors Do?
Whether you want to become a counselor or hire one, it is important to understand exactly the role these professionals play.
genetic counselor • genetic counseling • role of genetic counselor • what genetic counselors do • visiting a genetic counselor
Whether you want to become a counselor or hire one, it is important to understand exactly the role these professionals play.
genetic counselor • genetic counseling • role of genetic counselor • what genetic counselors do • visiting a genetic counselor
A FEW BASICS ABOUT YOUR NUCLEOTIDE-BASES (i.e. GENES)
Reviews a few definitions of genetic health professionals and genetic tests
medical genetics • genetic test • health professional • carrier • preimplantation
Reviews a few definitions of genetic health professionals and genetic tests
medical genetics • genetic test • health professional • carrier • preimplantation
Bits and Pieces of Breast Cancer Developments
The latest in breast cancer research - recent media releases.
breast cancer risk • genetic testing • blood test • ssris • pesticides
The latest in breast cancer research - recent media releases.
breast cancer risk • genetic testing • blood test • ssris • pesticides
Genetic Testing - Is It Right For You?
The advantages and disadvantages of genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations
brca1 • brca2 • ashkenazic • genetic mutation • genetic testing
The advantages and disadvantages of genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations
brca1 • brca2 • ashkenazic • genetic mutation • genetic testing
Genetic Testing for Disease
Genetic testing for disease holds implications for future screening, health insurance, and even family dynamics for patients.
genetic tests • genetic screening • genetic counseling • genetic discrimination • genetic cancer testing
Genetic testing for disease holds implications for future screening, health insurance, and even family dynamics for patients.
genetic tests • genetic screening • genetic counseling • genetic discrimination • genetic cancer testing
Home DNA Paternity Test in Stores
On March 30th, select drug stores began carrying the first over-the-counter DNA paternity home test to ever be available in stores.
over-the-counter paternity test • over the counter paternity test • home dna test • home dna testing • dna fingerprinting testing
On March 30th, select drug stores began carrying the first over-the-counter DNA paternity home test to ever be available in stores.
over-the-counter paternity test • over the counter paternity test • home dna test • home dna testing • dna fingerprinting testing
Is AFP testing right for me?
Around 18 weeks into my second pregnancy, my husband and I had to once again assess the merits of AFP testing.
afp • pregnancy • trimester • natural parenting • pregnant
Around 18 weeks into my second pregnancy, my husband and I had to once again assess the merits of AFP testing.
afp • pregnancy • trimester • natural parenting • pregnant
Is PGD as easy ABC or 1-2-3?
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a technique being used more frequently in in-vitro-fertilization (IVF) procedures. This may be due to changes in molecular medicine technology as well as an increase in advanced maternal age pregnancies. Brief description of PGD and how it is used.
genetic testing • diagnosis • in-vitro-fertilization • ivf • molecular
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a technique being used more frequently in in-vitro-fertilization (IVF) procedures. This may be due to changes in molecular medicine technology as well as an increase in advanced maternal age pregnancies. Brief description of PGD and how it is used.
genetic testing • diagnosis • in-vitro-fertilization • ivf • molecular
It's not secret agent Fragile X: The coding of Fragile X.
Brief review and explanation of Fragile X disease plus reporting of recent finding about transmission rate of Fragile X gene in women.
genetic testing • dna • chromosome • cytogenetic • fragile x
Brief review and explanation of Fragile X disease plus reporting of recent finding about transmission rate of Fragile X gene in women.
genetic testing • dna • chromosome • cytogenetic • fragile x
Mitochondrial DNA mutations and Genetic Counseling
Reviews issue of genetic counselling for mitochondrial DNA mutations. Uses a specific case from literature as example.
mitochondria • dna • pcr • southern blot • genetic counselling
Reviews issue of genetic counselling for mitochondrial DNA mutations. Uses a specific case from literature as example.
mitochondria • dna • pcr • southern blot • genetic counselling
My Daughter's Wedding
The tie-in between my daughter's wedding and breast cancer.
mother-daughter relationships • weddings • genetic testing • mammograms
The tie-in between my daughter's wedding and breast cancer.
mother-daughter relationships • weddings • genetic testing • mammograms
Open Letter To My (at risk) Sister
This post contains a letter to my sister who is at risk for Huntington's disease. I recently had the chance to visit both her and my mother in California. This letter was born out of a conversation that took place during that time. I was writing to her but in many ways I write it to all of you who are at risk for HD. It was written from the heart.
huntington's disease • hd • at risk • genetic • testing
This post contains a letter to my sister who is at risk for Huntington's disease. I recently had the chance to visit both her and my mother in California. This letter was born out of a conversation that took place during that time. I was writing to her but in many ways I write it to all of you who are at risk for HD. It was written from the heart.
huntington's disease • hd • at risk • genetic • testing
The Crystal Ball of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing: Predictive Value of
Reviews predictive value of BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genetic testing.
genetic testing • breast cancer • brca1 • brca2 • false-positive
Reviews predictive value of BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genetic testing.
genetic testing • breast cancer • brca1 • brca2 • false-positive
To My Daughter with Love
Mother-daughter concerns about breast cancer and genetic testing and the issues it raises.
genetic testing • mothers and daughters • myriad
Mother-daughter concerns about breast cancer and genetic testing and the issues it raises.
genetic testing • mothers and daughters • myriad
Women and their Blood
affect of results of one genetic test, Factor V Leiden Mutation, on a woman's health
factor v leiden mutation • thrombophilic • hypercoagulable • genetic test • dna
affect of results of one genetic test, Factor V Leiden Mutation, on a woman's health
factor v leiden mutation • thrombophilic • hypercoagulable • genetic test • dna
Family Conflicts Over BRCA Testing
Is knowledge power or is ignorance bliss? It's a question that can divide families when it comes to testing for abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
breast • ovarian • cancer • genetic • testing
Is knowledge power or is ignorance bliss? It's a question that can divide families when it comes to testing for abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
breast • ovarian • cancer • genetic • testing
Personal Genome Project
Making DNA information available to scientists can speed research into medical conditions, yet may also lead to a loss of privacy.
personal genome project • human genome project • genetic information nondiscrimination act • discrimination dna • denetic information nondiscrimination act
Making DNA information available to scientists can speed research into medical conditions, yet may also lead to a loss of privacy.
personal genome project • human genome project • genetic information nondiscrimination act • discrimination dna • denetic information nondiscrimination act
Happy Easter!
Things to be thankful for during the spring and some brief reviews of the latest research.
hope • joy • love • friendship • new beginnings
Things to be thankful for during the spring and some brief reviews of the latest research.
hope • joy • love • friendship • new beginnings
Cancer: Prevention Is Better
Cancer develops over several years and for a variety of reasons. Reducing your risk based on behavioral and environmental changes holds the key to successful prevention.
cancer prevention • behavioral factors • lifestyle interventions • tobacco use • smoking
Cancer develops over several years and for a variety of reasons. Reducing your risk based on behavioral and environmental changes holds the key to successful prevention.
cancer prevention • behavioral factors • lifestyle interventions • tobacco use • smoking
Comparative Genomic Hybridisation
One of the main reasons IVF has such a poor success rate is chromosomal abnormalities. Now, fertility specialists have developed a new technique to address this problem.
comparative genomic hybridisation • array cgh • egg biopsy • genetic testing of the egg prior to ivf • doubling the success of ivf
One of the main reasons IVF has such a poor success rate is chromosomal abnormalities. Now, fertility specialists have developed a new technique to address this problem.
comparative genomic hybridisation • array cgh • egg biopsy • genetic testing of the egg prior to ivf • doubling the success of ivf
Don't Be a Backyard Breeder
Much has been written about the evils of puppy mills. According to more than one survey, however, there is another source that contributes even more to the pet overpopulation problem.
backyard breeder • puppy mills • breed standard • breeding • purebred
Much has been written about the evils of puppy mills. According to more than one survey, however, there is another source that contributes even more to the pet overpopulation problem.
backyard breeder • puppy mills • breed standard • breeding • purebred
Feline PKD
As breeders learn more about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), this hereditary illness can be stopped. Pet owners should also make themselves more aware!
cat disease • cat illness • pkd • feline pkd • polycystic kidney disease
As breeders learn more about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), this hereditary illness can be stopped. Pet owners should also make themselves more aware!
cat disease • cat illness • pkd • feline pkd • polycystic kidney disease
Human Chimeras
Genetic tests can be wrong if one of the tested people is a human chimera.
human chimera • genetic test • incorrect dna test result • fusing dna embryonic cells • chimerism
Genetic tests can be wrong if one of the tested people is a human chimera.
human chimera • genetic test • incorrect dna test result • fusing dna embryonic cells • chimerism
PHARMACOGENOMICS: MEDICINES TAILORED JUST FOR YOU
This article is a brief description of the new science of Pharmacogenomics that will permit the design of medicine specific for a person according to his/her genetic make up.
pharmacogenomics • personalized medicine • medicines • biochip • dna
This article is a brief description of the new science of Pharmacogenomics that will permit the design of medicine specific for a person according to his/her genetic make up.
pharmacogenomics • personalized medicine • medicines • biochip • dna
Predictive Biomarkers
There are several well-documented biomarkers and genetic tests on the market today that help oncologists determine the best course of therapy for cancer patients.
biomarker • cancer • personalized medicine • genetic test • epidermal growth factor receptor (egfr)
There are several well-documented biomarkers and genetic tests on the market today that help oncologists determine the best course of therapy for cancer patients.
biomarker • cancer • personalized medicine • genetic test • epidermal growth factor receptor (egfr)
Hereditary Breast Cancer Testing
Once a woman makes the decision to undergo hereditary breast cancer testing, she must be prepared for what either positive or negative test results mean in her life.
hereditary breast cancer testing • breast cancer • brca1 • brca2 • tamoxifen
Once a woman makes the decision to undergo hereditary breast cancer testing, she must be prepared for what either positive or negative test results mean in her life.
hereditary breast cancer testing • breast cancer • brca1 • brca2 • tamoxifen
Blighted Ovum - what is it?
A breif description of a blighted ovum, the causes and insinuating factors.
blighted ovum • miscarriage • chromosonal abnormality • genetic disorder • pregnancy after 35
A breif description of a blighted ovum, the causes and insinuating factors.
blighted ovum • miscarriage • chromosonal abnormality • genetic disorder • pregnancy after 35
BRCA Mutations and Increased Risk of Cancer
Mutations in the so-called breast cancer genes account for only around 5% of breast cancers. Around the world, the search for other high risk genes is continuing.
breast • ovarian • cancer • brca • women
Mutations in the so-called breast cancer genes account for only around 5% of breast cancers. Around the world, the search for other high risk genes is continuing.
breast • ovarian • cancer • brca • women
Celiac Disease Update
This article describes celiac disease and the genetic markers that confer susceptibility to its development. This article includes an overview of symptoms and potential complications, and it explains how testing for genetic markers can aid with diagnosis.
gluten • sensitivity • celiac • disease • gse
This article describes celiac disease and the genetic markers that confer susceptibility to its development. This article includes an overview of symptoms and potential complications, and it explains how testing for genetic markers can aid with diagnosis.
gluten • sensitivity • celiac • disease • gse
How is CF Diagnosed?
The majority of physicians will require a sweat chloride test to accurately diagnose cystic fibrosis.
what is cystic fibrosis • how is cystic fibrosis diagnosed • how to diagnose cystic fibrosis • cystic fibrosis cf • how do they diagnose cystic fibrosis
The majority of physicians will require a sweat chloride test to accurately diagnose cystic fibrosis.
what is cystic fibrosis • how is cystic fibrosis diagnosed • how to diagnose cystic fibrosis • cystic fibrosis cf • how do they diagnose cystic fibrosis
Huntington's Disease Overview
HD is a degenerative brain disease that is genetic in nature. Due to its high mortality rate, researchers are trying to find a cure or slowing agent to stop its course.
huntington's disease • hd • neurological illness • brain • cognitive
HD is a degenerative brain disease that is genetic in nature. Due to its high mortality rate, researchers are trying to find a cure or slowing agent to stop its course.
huntington's disease • hd • neurological illness • brain • cognitive
Introduction to Gene Mutations in Humans
Most changes in DNA aren't harmful, however, some can have a detrimental effect on health and development.
types of mutations – hereditary • de novo and somatic • gene mutations and health and development • germ line mutations • acquired mutations
Most changes in DNA aren't harmful, however, some can have a detrimental effect on health and development.
types of mutations – hereditary • de novo and somatic • gene mutations and health and development • germ line mutations • acquired mutations
Ovarian Cancer Rates and BRCA Mutations
BRCA1 and BRCA2 may have been named after breast cancer, but mutations in the genes also increase the lifetime risk of ovarian cancer by up to 50%.
ovarian • cancer • brca1 • brca2 • genetics
BRCA1 and BRCA2 may have been named after breast cancer, but mutations in the genes also increase the lifetime risk of ovarian cancer by up to 50%.
ovarian • cancer • brca1 • brca2 • genetics
Personalized Medicine
The powerful new concept of personalized medicine holds great promise for improving patient health, although its full potential has yet to be realized.
personalized medicine • personalized healthcare • ethical concerns of personalized medicine • genetic basis of disease • environment and disease
The powerful new concept of personalized medicine holds great promise for improving patient health, although its full potential has yet to be realized.
personalized medicine • personalized healthcare • ethical concerns of personalized medicine • genetic basis of disease • environment and disease
Tips for having the Best Luxury Vacation Abroad
The best vacations create life-long memories. Tips to engage in the culture of a foreign country help add meaning to the luxury of travel abroad.
luxury vacations • travel cultural activities • best tips meaningful experiences • livemocha free language website • history current interactions locals
The best vacations create life-long memories. Tips to engage in the culture of a foreign country help add meaning to the luxury of travel abroad.
luxury vacations • travel cultural activities • best tips meaningful experiences • livemocha free language website • history current interactions locals
Identify Mixed Breed Dogs by DNA
Find out your mixed breed dog's heritage through new genetic testing now available to the public.
mixed breed dogs • identifying mixed breed dogs • canine genetics • genetic technology • dna
Find out your mixed breed dog's heritage through new genetic testing now available to the public.
mixed breed dogs • identifying mixed breed dogs • canine genetics • genetic technology • dna
New Canine Degenerative Myelopathy Test
Genetic mutation may play a role in canine degenerative myelopathy. DNA tests show presence of affected gene and indicate likelihood of a dog developing the disease.
canine degerative myelopathy • dna tests • genetic mutation • progressive spinal cord disease • dog breeds predisposed to degenerative myelopathy
Genetic mutation may play a role in canine degenerative myelopathy. DNA tests show presence of affected gene and indicate likelihood of a dog developing the disease.
canine degerative myelopathy • dna tests • genetic mutation • progressive spinal cord disease • dog breeds predisposed to degenerative myelopathy
Thyroid Cancer: Risk Factors
Can thyroid cancer be prevented? What are the risk factors? Can it be prevented?
thyroid cancer • neck check • risk factors • cancer • medullary
Can thyroid cancer be prevented? What are the risk factors? Can it be prevented?
thyroid cancer • neck check • risk factors • cancer • medullary
Kon-Tiki Expedition
A 1947 expedition from Peru to Polynesia changed all of what we once believed about world exploration.
lake titicaca hotels • lake titicaca tours • kon-tiki expedition • thor heyerdahl • pacific to polynesialake titcaca
A 1947 expedition from Peru to Polynesia changed all of what we once believed about world exploration.
lake titicaca hotels • lake titicaca tours • kon-tiki expedition • thor heyerdahl • pacific to polynesialake titcaca
Asthma, Genes and Prospects
Recent research has uncovered gene variations that can lead to better treatment of asthma patients. Whad does that mean to the average asthma sufferer?
asthma • genes • bene variations • personalized medications & treatment.
Recent research has uncovered gene variations that can lead to better treatment of asthma patients. Whad does that mean to the average asthma sufferer?
asthma • genes • bene variations • personalized medications & treatment.
Celiac Disease
According to a recent medical review, the current standard (200 PPM) per day of gluten may not protect all patients with celiac disease from intestinal abnormalities.
treatment of celiac disease • research on gluten • gluten free diet • symptoms of fatigue diarrhea weight loss bloating • symptoms of celiac disease
According to a recent medical review, the current standard (200 PPM) per day of gluten may not protect all patients with celiac disease from intestinal abnormalities.
treatment of celiac disease • research on gluten • gluten free diet • symptoms of fatigue diarrhea weight loss bloating • symptoms of celiac disease
Detection of Alzheimer 's Disease in Children
Researchers have found that genetic variances alter brain activity in children more susceptible to Alzheimer's development as they age.
alzheimer's • alzheimer's disease • alzheimer's gene • brain disease • brain disorders
Researchers have found that genetic variances alter brain activity in children more susceptible to Alzheimer's development as they age.
alzheimer's • alzheimer's disease • alzheimer's gene • brain disease • brain disorders
Genes from Domestic Dogs Cause of Black Wolves
Recent work by researchers has found that black wolves carry the same gene for coat-colour as do black poodles and labradors. This gene may enhance the wolves' survival.
black-coated north american wolves • marco musiani • university of calgary • gregory s. barsh • stanford university
Recent work by researchers has found that black wolves carry the same gene for coat-colour as do black poodles and labradors. This gene may enhance the wolves' survival.
black-coated north american wolves • marco musiani • university of calgary • gregory s. barsh • stanford university
Human Cloning
The history behind the race to develop a human clone, a look at the Clonaid and Hwang Woo-suk controversies and why human cloning in reality may be a bad idea.
human cloning • clonaid • hwang woo-suk • raelian • eve
The history behind the race to develop a human clone, a look at the Clonaid and Hwang Woo-suk controversies and why human cloning in reality may be a bad idea.
human cloning • clonaid • hwang woo-suk • raelian • eve
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