The family history-more important than ever

Article Abstract:

Most diseases are the result of the interactions of multiple genes and environmental factors, and although these interactions are complex, every patient today has access to free, well-proven, personalized genomic tool and this valuable tool is the family history. The family history will remain highly relevant in the near future although advances arising form the Human Genome Project and related efforts are already adding important new genomic tools.

Science & research, Research, Environmental aspects, Genetic research, Human genome

---

Genetics moves into the medical mainstream

Article Abstract:

The National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics is developing educational programs and minimum core competencies in medical genetics for all doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel. Family physicians and nurses will be the ones who will have to implement genetic screening programs and interpret the results for their patients.

Analysis, Genetic screening, Genetic testing, Medical genetics

---

Welcome to the genomic era

Article Abstract:

Doctors are already applying knowledge gained from the complete sequencing of the human genome, which was announced on April 14, 2003. Gene expression can determine a cancer patient's prognosis or identify people with a high risk of specific diseases. Doctors can also identify the genes responsible for many hereditary diseases.

Genomics

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Human oocyte and preembryo donation: an evolving method for the treatment of infertility
• Abstracts: A standard heparin nomogram for the management of heparin therapy. Prevention of deep vein thrombosis after elective hip surgery: a randomized trial comparing low molecular weight heparin with standard unfractionated heparin
• Abstracts: The effect of palliative radiation therapy on epidural compression due to metastatic malignant melanoma. part 2
• Abstracts: Arm insurrection. Model bodies: the women. Anthony Young: through a lens darkly
• Abstracts: Health policy report: the struggle to reform Medicare. Prescription-drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare and prescription drugs

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.