Contrary to common belief, most genetic diseases are far from rare and, in fact, are a significant cause of illness and death. In this article, Dr Gelehrter explains how to obtain a family history that will aid in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of hereditary disease. He also ...
Objective: To investigate the family history of chronic noncommunicable diseases, physical activity and food habits in healthcare students from a private institution in Fortaleza, Ceara. Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study assessed 383 undergraduates. Data collection was performed by means...
©American College of Medical Genetics review The family history: the first genetic test, and still useful after all those years? Reed E. Pyeritz, MD, PhD1 The family history has its origins in genealogy and over the past century has become embedded in clinical practice. Its importance...
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Family History Afamily historyof dementia and other conditions (such as Huntington’s disease and schizophrenia) should be established since the genetic component of these illnesses is significant (Bachman et al., 1993; Bierer et al., 1992; Goldberg et al., 1990; Mayeux et al., 1993; Neale...
The genetic family history as a risk assessment tool in internal medicine. Genet Med 2003; 5: 84–91. Article PubMed Google Scholar King RA, Rotter JI, Motulsky AG, editors. The genetic basis of common diseases, 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Google Scholar Hunt SC...
it's helpful to know your family history ofchronic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes. You should also share information onfamily memberswith cancer, mental health conditions, dementia and genetic disorders. Knowing the age of diagnosis for your family member...
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing outpatient colonoscopy, a family history questionnaire (FHQ) sent by mail is associated with an increase in available family history and referral for genetic counseling, according to a study published online May 29 in
1,2 It may be years before DNA-based tests are routinely applied to predict the onset of common diseases, their natural history, and response to therapy. In the absence of genetic testing, we postulate that family history can be used as a tool to stratify risk for common chronic diseases ...
Elevated levels of schizotypal features in parents of patients with a family history of schizophrenia spectrum disorders There is some evidence that schizotypal traits are related to a genetic or familial liability to develop . However, it is unclear whether the number of sch... MCM Appels,MM Sit...