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Genética clínica
Genetic testing: an exploration
In the vast landscape of medical advancements, genetic testing emerges as a beacon of precision and foresight, offering individuals a glimpse into their own unique genetic makeup. Highly experienced consultant geneticist Dr Anand Saggar explores the fundamentals of genetic testing, its applications, and what it means for you, the patient.
Por Mr Hazem Khout
14.01.22
Genética clínica
Genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer: Its aim, patient eligibility and the results process
Hereditary breast cancer is a condition that may concern those who have relatives that have or have had breast cancer. Here to discuss the factors that lead to having genetic testing for the condition, alongside its aims and the results process, is leading consultant oncoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Mr Hazem Khout.
Por Dr Melita Irving
20.08.20
Genética clínica
Prenatal screening tests: are they accurate?
Genetic screening is designed to give reassurance to those hoping to have a child. Unlike genetic testing, genetic screening is done 'blind' and without any indication of a potential genetic disorder being passed to a child. Clinical geneticist Dr Melita Irving explains prenatal screening and clarifies it's accuracy.
Por Dr Melita Irving
23.01.19
Genética clínica
Achondroplasia: facts from an expert
Achondroplasia might not be a word you are familiar with, but everyone would recognise its effects. Leading clinical geneticist Dr Melita Irving gives us the facts about the leading cause of dwarfism.
Por Dr Melita Irving
27.02.18
Genética clínica
Research and advances in skeletal dysplasia management: Rare Disease Day 2018
Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February every year, with the goal of raising awareness of rare diseases. Dr Irving is a clinical geneticist with a specialist interest in skeletal dysplasia. Here, in an interview with Guy’s and St Thomas’, she explains what her research involves.
Por Dr Melita Irving
23.02.18
Genética clínica
Have you had genetic testing and don’t know what the results mean?
Genetic testing is becoming somewhat of a fad, with skincare companies offering products based on your genetic makeup, and even wine companies matching your DNA to your ideal tipple. But are these tests really reliable? Clinical geneticist Dr Melita Irving breaks it down for us.
Por Dr Melita Irving
26.07.17
Genética clínica
¿Qué tipo de trabajo hace un genetista clínico?
La Dra. Melita Irving es una genetista clínica. Aquí explica a Top Doctors qué hace y qué tipo de pacientes puede ayudar.
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