Genetic testing can examine your DNA and find out if you have any mutations in your genes that may cause illness or disease. But there’s a lot more to know about it including the possible benefits and risks. Here’s what you need to know about genetic testing!
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To learn more about this condition, we explore everything there is to know, including the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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All Canadian and American babies are now screened for cystic fibrosis, but for those born before the testing was possible, here are the most common signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
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Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is characterized by non-cancerous tumors that grow throughout the body. Let’s take a closer look at six facts about this relatively rare disorder…
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), which is also referred to as brittle bone disease, is a disorder where a person’s bones are very fragile, causing them to break easily, oftentimes without cause. Here are 6 facts you should know.
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Rett syndrome is a severe genetic disorder that affects the way the brain develops, causing progressive disability of the muscles. It almost exclusively affects females and occurs in an estimated 1 in 12,000 girls born each year. Due to its rarity, the condition may be challenging to identify early on in a child’s life, as […]
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