Hope & fear: genetic testing

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Patients are very concerned about genetic testing. On one hand, 59% of patients would like to take advantage of genetic testing as a tool to help evaluate their risk for disease. On the other hand, 68% are concerned that genetic testing will be used to discriminate against them in employment and insurance. The American Medical Assn has taken a leadership role in assessing how to deliver information about genetic testing to physicians and patients.

Editorial, Testing, Surveys, Patients, Genetics

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Variable annuities offer tax-deferred investment growth

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Variable annuities are becoming much more popular among investors seeking tax-deferred means of supplementing their retirement plans. Under an annuity contract, an insurance company, in return for a specified investment, agrees to pay the investor income for a fixed period of time or until a specified event occurs. Variable annuities' features and advantages are discussed.

Direct Life Insurance Carriers, Life insurance, Annuity Insurance, Analysis, Services, Insurance industry, Retirement income, Annuities, Variable annuities

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