Medical articles of Genetic testing

04/12/2024
Dr Justin Chu
Fertility Specialist
Genetic disorders: Screening and management
Genetic disorders are conditions caused by abnormalities in a person’s DNA that often arise when both parents carry a mutation in the same gene. While many people carry genes linked to certain disorders without experiencing symptoms, these genes can be passed on to their children. Dr Justin Chu, TFP Oxford Fertility Medical Director, underlines the importance of genetic screening, the available tests, and how fertility treatments like IVF can manage genetic risks.
09/04/2024
Professor Anand Saggar
Clinical Geneticist
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.
17/11/2023
Dr Anshumen Bhagat
GP
Safeguarding your health: The crucial role of regular blood testing
In this informative article, we gain valuable insights from esteemed GP Dr Anshumen Bhagat on the importance of routine blood testing in maintaining optimal health and wellbeing.
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28/03/2023
Mr Sumohan Chatterjee
Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
Genetic testing for management of breast cancer
Genetic testing for breast cancer can assist in estimating the chance of developing it. Plus, it can help to alter and personalise breast cancer treatment for the patient. Mr Sumohan Chatterjee, leading oncoplastic breast surgeon in Greater Manchester and Wilmslow, speaks to Top Doctors all about genetic testing in breast cancer management. He goes into expert detail about its role, benefits and drawbacks and what factors when deciding to offer testing to a patient with breast cancer, should be considered.
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20/08/2020
Dr Melita Irving
Clinical Geneticist
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.
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11/05/2020
Professor James Bainbridge
Ophthalmologist
Luxturna gene therapy for reversing sight loss
Luxturna is a recently developed gene therapy that has the ability to revert vision loss caused by mutations to the RPE64 gene. It's the first of a new generation of treatments for sight impairments and Professor James Bainbridge explains how this innovative treatment works.
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27/02/2018
Dr Melita Irving
Clinical Geneticist
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.
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23/02/2018
Dr Melita Irving
Clinical Geneticist
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.
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