Ovarian cancer hard to detect Nov 3, 2009
Others, after genetic counseling, already know their risk. Grant-Valkaria resident Connie Van Asdale said she opted to undergo testing for the two known breast-cancer genes after an accidental discovery of her ovarian cancer in 2002 during a hernia repair at Holmes Regional Medical Center. (Florida Today)
Physician Focus: Breast cancer basics Oct 28, 2009
Women with a genetic predisposition may consider going for genetic counseling. While there are no sure ways to prevent breast cancer, women can reduce their risks by eating well, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, not smoking and limiting alcohol intake. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Gene Behind Gaucher Disease a Player in Parkinson's Oct 23, 2009
The discovery raises some possible issues about genetic counseling, Marder said, but more work must be done before that can influence medical practice. "This is among the most important susceptibility factors for Parkinson's that has ever been discovered, but it is premature to talk about using it in clinical practice," she said. (MEDLINEplus)
Study Conclusively Ties Rare Disease Gene To Parkinson's Oct 22, 2009
The researchers are also pursuing ways to provide more accurate guidance based on the findings for genetic counseling and for the development of new therapeutic strategies for these disorders. Along with NIH, the study included research centers in New York City, Jacksonville, Fla. (Science Daily)
After cancer: They can rebuild me Oct 19, 2009
If two or more first-degree relatives have had breast cancer before age 50, consider genetic counseling. Spot it Alert your doctor if you notice any changes in your breasts, including: a lump or swelling; skin irritation or dimpling; nipple pain or retraction; red or scaly nipple or breast skin; discharge other than breast milk. (MSNBC -- Health)
Know the facts about breast cancer Oct 11, 2009
The MCGHealth Cancer Center also offers genetic counseling and testing services. Know the signs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Breast cancer patients with high risk gene diagnosed 6 years earlier than generation before Oct 10, 2009
"These findings are certainly concerning and could have implications on the screening and genetic counseling of these women," Litton said. "In BRCA positive women with breast cancer, we actually might be seeing true anticipation - the phenotype or cancer coming out earlier per generation. This suggests more than the mutation could be involved, perhaps lifestyle and environmental factors are also coming into play.". (EurekAlert!)
Dr. Elizabeth Kent: Family history of breast cancer what does it mean? Oct 6, 2009
The decision should be made with the assistance of a provider trained in genetic counseling. This crucial counseling prior to testing helps ensure testing is indeed appropriate and patients understand the medical, psychological, and financial ramifications of the results. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Needham firefighters collect for Muscular Dystrophy Association Aug 19, 2009
Clinics also include consultations and recommendations for programs of physical, occupational, respiratory and speech therapy; genetic counseling; and assessments for needed mobility and communication equipment. UMass Memorial Medical Center, Mass. (Needham Tab, MA)
Discovery Of Genetic Mutation In Leigh Syndrome Aug 16, 2009
The study published in Nature Genetics, provides vital insights into the cell biology of this neurological disorder and will lead to the development of diagnostic and predictive tests allowing for family and genetic counseling. Leigh syndrome usually begins in early childhood and is caused by genetic mutations which result in mitochondrial dysfunction. (Science Daily)
Women often opt to surgically remove their breasts, ovaries to reduce cancer risk Aug 6, 2009
"This is a very interesting study. It fleshes out some of what we know about adoption of risk reduction strategies in high-risk women who have participated in a very comprehensive and well thought-out genetic counseling, testing and management program," said Claudine Isaacs, M.D., an associate professor of medicine and co-director of the Fisher Center for Familial Cancer Research, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University. BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers have a very high... (EurekAlert!)
Rare athlete deaths spur sickle cell trait testing Aug 4, 2009
Krishnamurti's program has since improved newborn notification so that most affected families in western Pennsylvania get telephone genetic counseling, and 20 percent seek testing of family members, up from 2 percent in 2002. And Williams started the Children's Sickle Cell Foundation to, among other things, educate teenagers about sickle trait and get them tested before they start having children. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study Shows a Link Between Schizophrenia & Genetic Mutations Jul 20, 2009
Carolyn Buzin, PhD, Kelly Gonzalez MS, CGC, and Bill Scaringe, MS are currently Senior Scientist, Co-Director of Genetic Counseling & Education, and Director of Bioinformatics at MEDomics, respectively. The laboratory work was performed in the Sommer and Rossi Labs at City of Hope Beckman Research Institute in Duarte, CA and the analysis was completed at MEDomics, LLC in neighboring Azusa. (PR Newswire)
Alzheimer's gene may impair middle-aged memory Jul 17, 2009
Having APOE testing without adequate medical, psychological, or genetic counseling is "inappropriate," said Dr. Hyman Schipper, a professor of neurology and medicine at McGill University, and the director of the Centre for Neurotranslational Research at SMBD--Jewish General Hospital, both in Montreal. In these situations, Schipper explained people may not interpret the results correctly, and could run the risk of psychological harm. (CNN -- Health)
Alzheimer's Risk May Not Cause Depression Jul 17, 2009
They were also given genetic counseling and offered testing for a gene known as APOE, which increases the risk another 50 percent, according to a news release ... "The findings show if you do (disclose this genetic information) genetic counseling may be an important component to ensure that most people do not respond with significant distress.". (KIRO TV, WA)
Blacks Die From Cancer More Often Than Whites. We Need To Find Out Why. Jul 16, 2009
Might not there be different genetic counseling for these peoples. I would think that pragmatically the answer should be yes. (Slate)
Severity Of Mental Disease Can Be Predicted By Family History, Study Suggests Jul 11, 2009
18, 2008) Whether or not relatives talk about the family's history of cancer significantly impacts attitudes and knowledge about genetic counseling and testing for those at moderate risk of developing breast. . (Science Daily)
Secrets Revealed About How Disease-causing DNA Mutations Occur Jul 6, 2009
The results one day could influence the way couples who seek to have children receive genetic counseling ... "For example, there is a difference among males and females in the number of replication rounds that their germline cells undergo. Males undergo more rounds of DNA replication than females and the number of replication rounds increases with a male's age. If we know that a disease is due to a replication error rather than a recombination error, doctors can provide better genetic counseling... (Science Daily)
Funding disparity for sickle cell disease costly to Georgia Jun 25, 2009
Effective prevention strategies in recent years have included newborn screening programs, health education and genetic counseling. Unfortunately, resources needed for follow-up counseling and education to families with newborns who have SCD or sickle cell trait are generally the first to get cut. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
DNA template could explain evolutionary shifts Jun 22, 2009
The researchers noted that finding this mitotic rearrangement of the gene in the mother, who did not have the disorder, of two children with a neuropathy suggests that the mechanism might be considered in genetic counseling about the risk of having another child with the disorder ... The observation of mosaicism for an apparent mitotically generated, FoSTeS/MMBIR-mediated complex PMP22 rearrangement in the unaffected mother of two children with neuropathy suggests this mechanism can have... (EurekAlert!)
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She received a Master of Science degree in genetic counseling in 2009 from Boston University School of Medicine. She is seeking employment in the Washington, D.C. area. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say Jun 5, 2009
It's vital that these women talk with their doctors about genetic counseling because, in addition to making healthy lifestyle changes, they might need to take more aggressive steps to prevent cancer. In fact, experts emphasize that everyone with a family history of cancer, of any type, should make sure their doctor is aware of it and should ask whether tests are available to assess their risk of developing that type of cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Types of Miscarriages May 29, 2009
After the third miscarriage, couples will often undergo genetic counseling to find possible causes for the miscarriages. Blighted Ovum. (Suite101.com)
Cancer Researchers In Bakersfield Seek Volunteers May 23, 2009
CBCC offers all aspects of cancer care in one location, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, imaging, support services, genetic counseling and a breast center. The facility has had many firsts, such as the first Cyberknife in Kern County. (KERO 23, CA)
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Announces its New Medical Advisory Council May 20, 2009
Neurology (pediatric and adult); Pediatrics; Pulmonology; Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery; Pediatric Critical Care (NICU specialist); Physiatry (rehab medicine); Psychology; Genetic Counseling and/or Medical Ethics; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Diet and Nutrition; Respiratory Therapy; Nursing. The members of the new MAC will be present at the upcoming 25th Anniversary Conference to be held in Cincinnati, OH in June. (PR Newswire)
Parental Age May Affect Children In... Mar 22, 2009
Since 1996, a practice guideline on genetic counseling for advanced paternal age is public and updated in 2008 by Dr Toriello et colleagues. The report is entitled 'the state of knowledge of advanced paternal age effects on single gene mutations, chromosome anomalies, and complex traits ' (Genet Med. (Suite101.com)
Genetic Compensation in a Human Genomic Disorder Mar 19, 2009
Volume 360:1211-1216. Nad;ge Carelle-Calmels, Pharm. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Know your roots Mar 13, 2009
If you have one relative with early-age-onset colon or two or more diagnosed at any age, ask your doctor about genetic counseling ... Consider genetic counseling if your tree reveals any of the following: two or more relatives with breast cancer; a male relative with breast cancer; a mother or sister with early-onset breast cancer; or any ovarian cancer ... Any of these red flags may warrant genetic counseling: Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry; a relative with both breast and ovarian cancers; a male... (MSNBC -- Health)
Women with BRCA mutation, or worry, most likely to undergo prophylactic mastectomy Mar 9, 2009
Women are referred to genetic counseling because of a personal diagnosis of breast cancer at a very young age, or a strong family history of the breast and/or ovarian, explained Jennifer Litton, M.D., assistant professor in M. D. Anderson's Department of Breast Medical Oncology ... In conducting the study, the researchers sent surveys to 540 women who received genetic counseling and were screened for the BRCA mutations at M. D. Anderson between 1997 and 2005 ... As a follow up to this study,... (EurekAlert!)
Want designer babies? Mar 4, 2009
Genetic counseling usually helps couples avoid passing a genetic disorder or disease onto a child, but now designer babies are not science fiction any more, according to Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg of the Fertility Institute as quotted by reports Wednesday. "Can they say to me, 'We would prefer to have blue eyes,' and can we offer them an increased chance of blue eyes? Absolutely." said Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg of the Fertility Institute. (Xinhuanet, China)
Men with BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks Mar 3, 2009
FRIDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are part of families in which some members have BRCA1 or 2 gene mutations -- which boost the risk for breast and ovarian cancer -- typically avoid genetic counseling or testing, a new study found ... Daly's findings were published in the February issue of the Journal of Genetic Counseling ... Daly, who reviewed several published studies for her report, decided to do the research after finding that men typically weren't interested in getting genetic... (MEDLINEplus)
People in Business, 2-22-09 Feb 23, 2009
Stanley-Christian specializes in genetic counseling in addition to consult for high-risk pregnancies. Stanley-Christian is board-certified in maternal-fetal medicine, OB/GYN and medical genetics. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
NYU Langone Medical Center researchers find micro RNA plays a key role in melanoma metastasis Feb 10, 2009
The center and its multidisciplinary team of experts provide access to the latest treatment options and clinical trials along with a variety of programs in cancer prevention, screening, diagnostics, genetic counseling and supportive services. For additional information, please visit. (EurekAlert!)
