Pyeritz, RE (1997) Family history and genetic risk factors: forward to the future. JAMA 278: pp. 1284-1285Pyeritz RE. Family history and genetic risk factors: forward to the future. JAMA. 1997;278(15):1284–5. View ArticlePyeritz RE.Family history and genetic risk factors: Forward to...
but they may also affect their mental health. To address these potential effects, it may be helpful to seek the help of a mental health professional. A therapist could provide the space to discuss the challenges of one’s environment or the structure of their personality and ...
Health-care issues and health-care use among detainees in police custody Epidemiological research on the physical health status of police detainees is scarce. The present study fills this gap by first studying the somatic reason... Manon Ceelen PhD Researcher a,Tina Dorn PhD Researcher a,Marcel...
Lack of family health history experienced by most adopted persons can represent a marked disadvantage. This Comment discusses the role of genetic testing in filling this informational gap and the challenges that need to be overcome.doi:10.1038/s41576-018-0080-4Thomas...
(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
history evolve as well Barriers to obtaining a complete family history exist that may influence a health professional's enthusiasm.23 Patients often do not know the pertinent details about their relatives, which is compounded by the 6 D's: discernment, distance, divorce, death, denial, and ...
Family History and Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk American Family PhysicianO'CONNOR, NINA R.
Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness with particular difficulties for healthcare providers because there are no diagnostic signs or laboratory tests and because management aims to merely improve symptoms. Further complicating management, healthcare providers' awareness concerni...
Aim: We investigated whether sending a family history questionnaire (FHQ) to patients prior to undergoing colonoscopy results in an increase of an available family history and genetic counseling. Methods: A FHQ was sent by mail to patients before undergoing outpatient colonoscopy at a university hospi...
Key Words: Family history, primary care, family practice, genetic selvices Family physicians are in a central position to identify fami- lies and individuals at risk for inherited health problems. Some of these patients may benefit from specialized genetic services or from preventive care tailored ...