Since the initiation of the Human Genome Project in 1990, which set out to document all 20,000 human genes, the study of the influence of genetics on health and disease has exploded. The interest in genetics is
The use of prenatal genetic counselling and testing for advanced maternal age (AMA) has increased dramatically in recent years. In many centres, women are encouraged to bring their partners to their genetic counselling appointments; however, a significant minority of partners does not attend. The ...
3 ⅐ No. 5 What is genetic discrimination, and when and how can it be prevented? Mark A. Rothstein, JD, and Mary R. Anderlik, JD, PhD The public policy debate concerning the desirability and scope of legislation prohibiting genetic discrimination has be- come increasingly volatile. Last ...
Despite the widespread diffusion of direct-to-consumer genetic testing (GT), it is still unclear whether people who learn about their genetic susceptibility to a clinical condition change their behaviors, and the psychological factors involved. The aim of the present study is to investigate long-ter...
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Journal of Genetic Counseling Tracey M. Scuffham & John C. MacMillan 1552 Accesses Explore all metrics Abstract The aims of this study were to: 1) quantify the characteristics of those seeking presymptomatic testing for HD, 2) identify their motivations for testing, 3) quantify the waiting ...
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The application of genetic technologies within human medicine has positively impacted quality of care, although the integration of genetic risk counseling requires improved public education practices [1]. With the ability to provide broadly impactful health implications, genetic testing is useful in far ...
It has minimal side effects and is often combined with chemotherapy. Palliative Care: Describes any treatment that focuses on pain management and improving quality of life. Clinical Trials: Research studies testing new treatments like targeted therapy and cancer vaccines to extend survival. A doctor ...
Impact of genetic counseling and testing on altruistic motivations to test for BRCA1/2: a longitudinal study. J Genet Couns. 2016;25(3):572–582. doi:10.1007/s10897-015-9911-z 37. Gask L, Ludman E, Schaefer J. Qualitative study of an intervention for depression among patients with ...