MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'genetic counseling'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:36:46 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992693&cid=t_106354_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhelpful-breast-cancer-qa%2F2011.06.30 Attendees of the breast cancer awareness symposium “Bridging the Gap: Promoting Breast Cancer Prevention, Screening and Wellness” were given the chance to submit questions on breast cancer in the minority community. This is the first part of these questions answered by Dr. Preya Ananthakrishnan, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery and a host of the event. Q: I am a 51 year old Black women, whose mother died 13 years ago from breast cancer & her sister was diagnosed last year. I had a mammography 2 weeks ago and got the dreaded come back letter. Should I get genetic counseling? Dr. Ananthakrishnan: I would suggest that your sister with the breast cancer get tested first, and if her test result is positive then you should get tested. Furthermore, it is likely that even though you... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992693 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:00:57 +0100 4992693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517166&cid=t_106354_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-importance-of-diagnosing-birth-defects%2F2011.02.24 Birth defects, particularly those of the blood vessels, account for the majority of infant deaths, especially after the first week of life. Congenital heart disease (CHD) — meaning defects of the heart – is responsible for one-third of deaths between birth and the first year of life. Therefore, the diagnosis of CHD is critical in order to plan life-saving treatments, such as the proper place for the delivery, the type of delivery, and its timing. If it’s known in advance that an unborn baby has a heart problem and is delivered in a hospital that provides special care, its survival and future health will increase dramatically. Who’s at risk for having CHD and which expectant moms should have further evaluation? Families who have a history of CHD — especially ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517166 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:49 +0100 4517166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585611&cid=t_106354_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcurious-about-your-dna-just-stop-by-walgreens%2F2010.05.20 I’ve been writing about personal genomics for years. The standard concept of it is that you can order such genetic tests online, send your saliva or buccal swab to the lab where they analyze your DNA, then you can check online what kind of diseases you have elevated or lowered risk for. That’s how Navigenics, 23andMe or Pathway Genomics works. Now Pathway had a major announcement: San Diego based startup Pathway Genomics announced [May 18th] that it will begin selling its DNA collection kits at Walgreens drugstores beginning in mid-May, for about $20 to $30. Unlike a pregnancy test, users won’t be able to get results immediately. They will have to send in their saliva sample and then go to Pathway’s website to select the particular test they want. Users choose from drug response ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585611 Thu, 20 May 2010 16:00:07 +0100 3585611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538090&cid=t_106354_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-you-own-your-genome%2F2010.05.06 As the costs of sequencing our DNA shrink and the roles of digital media in our lives expand, we will need to understand who (or what) controls the ownership, access and use of our genomic information. From state regulation to Google to Facebook, who controls the acquisition, transmission and replication of our genomic information and material will become an important battle in the 21st century. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Phil Baumann* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538090 Thu, 06 May 2010 14:00:11 +0100 3538090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2630337&cid=t_106354_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fexplaining-hereditary-cancer-to-your-children%2F Yesterday my youngest son, “The Big Guy,” asked me if the cancer I had ran in the family. He is only 18 so we have not alarmed him about the possibility that he could test positive for the BRCA 2 gene mutation for breast cancer. Since Sister and I inherited it from my Dad, there is the possibility that my future grandchildren can inherit it from my sons. My niece Nicole tested positive and is expecting her first child, her younger sister refuses to get tested. I hadn’t expected the question, so I answered as best I could telling him that as he gets older we will get him tested and I would like to start him on a vitamin regime to ensure he has a strong immune system. He could develop prostate or breast cancer if he is predisposed with the gene mutation. It reminds me why w... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2630337 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:16:34 +0100 2630337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306835&cid=t_106354_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2FJ_sUIO-wdP0%2Fwhy-i-love-designer-babies-part-deux.html Last month, Kathryn Hinsch started a lively discussion in her post, "Why I Love Designer Babies" -- this month, New Scientist editor Michael LePage adds fuel to the debate on genetic selection:Fears over 'designer' babies leave children suffering MADELINE Kara Neumann, age 11, died of diabetes because her parents prayed rather than taking her to doctors. Caleb Moorhead, age 6 months, died after his deeply religious vegan parents refused a simple vitamin injection to cure his malnutrition. The list of children killed by their parents' superstition or wilful ignorance is a long one. Most people are rightly appalled by such cases. How can parents stand by and let their children die instead of doing all in their power to get the best medical care a... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306835 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:27:46 +0100 2306835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1951970&cid=t_106354_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FiBEQ6gEpCqQ%2F I chanced upon this article - Genetic testing under the microscope - in the Los Angeles Times of an interview with the President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Angela Trepanier, and she presents an interesting perspective on the future of personalized medicine. In the near future, Trepanier says that genetic testing will become a routine part of healthcare. Right now, access to one’s genetic information can be had for at least $400, and one is able to find out which diseases and conditions your genetic makeup may be association with. But the company doesn’t offer any medical opinion or diagnosis, obviously. Trepanier asks rhetorically, "If your only source of information is the company selling the test, is that really the most credible source of informatio... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1951970 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:03:48 +0100 1951970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1905958&cid=t_106354_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FAgvRqM1FSok%2F Being diagnosed with a genetic disease, and one that has no cure or treatment, is probably one of most heart-wrenching news ever. To be told that one has Alzheimer’s disease for example, or one is a very high risk or diagnosis of some incurable form of cancer, what does one do? How does one handle it? I read about Christina Applegate’s diagnosis of breast cancer, and her decision to have double mastectomy because of the high risk she carries. She kept it hidden from everyone but the closest family members and her make-up artist. I read of it weeks after her second surgery, and I have to admire her for what she did. She claims to be 100% cancer free after the surgery, and that is cause for a public applaud. Well, new findings at the National Institutes of Health reveal that th... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1905958 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:19:25 +0100 1905958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1883378&cid=t_106354_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FvRo_X15ST5A%2F Good news for the state of Illinois! Women who are at high risk for developing breast and/or ovarian cancer will receive insurance coverage under Medicaid. Genetic tests for BRCA1 and BRCA2, and counseling will be available for low-income women with a strong family history of breast cancer or previous cancer diagnosis, writes the Chigaco Tribune. Women with mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene are 3 to 7 times more likely to develop breast cancer, and have a 16 to 60 percent lifetime risk for getting ovarian cancer than women without the mutations. Last year, about 22,000 low-income women enrolled in Medicaid were treated for breast cancer. Let’s hope other states follow suit, so more women with very little resources can have themselves tested. What’s not clear from the article, and ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1883378 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:09:42 +0100 1883378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1856096&cid=t_106354_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F5lxUIOcHXDU%2F There was one compelling reason why I opted out of genetic testing with my last pregnancy. The risk of miscarriage due to amniocentesis was the same as the risk of having a baby with Down Syndrome. Amniocentesis is considered the gold standard, but it’s an invasive procedure with a 1/100 risk for miscarriage, the same risk for Downs. I quickly realized I would rather give birth to a baby with Downs than be responsible for a miscarriage. Fortunately, now there is a new, totally non-invasive procedure for genetic testing of Down Syndrome. It only requires the maternal blood sample (basic blood draw) to spot chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. Scientists from Stanford University utilized fetal DNA fragments in the mother’s blood and read the fragments using DNA sequencing. Wom... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856096 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:08:23 +0100 1856096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834741&cid=t_106354_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F403926604%2Ftop-10-hot-careers-for-2012.html I'm often asked by my students "what kind of job can I get with a master's degree in bioethics?" -- the short answer is that one needs to look at the master's degree as a supplemental degree -- that is, it is beneficial in terms of analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking in your basic field. Last month, Daily Galaxy published a Future 'Top 10' Hot Careers in 2012, and all ten arguably have aspects that could benefit from an bioethics (that is the broadest spectrum definition of bioethics -- from food ethics to neuroethics to healthcare ethics to computer ethics and beyond) perspective: 1) Organic food Industry 2) Computational Biology 3) Parallel Programming 4) Data Technology 5) Simulation Engineering 6) Boomer Caregiving 7) Genetic Counseling 8) Brain Analysts 9) Space To... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834741 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:32:15 +0100 1834741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=493740&cid=t_106354_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F103695759%2F UC San Diego prepared this 45 minute video talking about who should consider having genetic counseling, such as repeat pregnancy losses, family history of mental retardation, or birth defects. Tags: genetic counseling, genetic testing, genetics, genes, genome, dna, diseases, illness, medicine, health (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=493740 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:12:03 +0100 493740