Question 1

whats the difference between medical and clinical genetics?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Clinical genetics is the practice of clinical medicine with particular attention to hereditary disorders. Referrals are made to genetics clinics for a variety of reasons, including birth defects, developmental delay, autism, epilepsy, short stature, and many others.Medical genetics encompasses many different areas, including clinical practice of physicians, genetic counselors, nutritionists, other.

Question 2

what is clinical genetics?

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Clinical genetics: Clinical genetics is the practice of clinical medicine with particular attention to hereditary disorders. Referrals are made to genetics clinics for a variety of reasons, including birth defects, developmental delay, autism, epilepsy, short stature, and many others. Examples of genetic syndromes that are commonly seen in the genetics clinic include chromosomal rearrangements, down syndrome, others.

Question 3

what is the difference between a clinical geneticist and a genetic counsellor?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: The counseling of individuals, and of prospective parents regarding their offspring, on the probabilities, dangers, diagnosis, and treatment of inherited diseases.
A geneticist is a biologist who studies genetics and research it.

Question 4

hi, i have problem with lipomas, j have a lot, over 100, it,s genetics problem. what should i change??

Accepted Answer

Multiple familial: multiple familial lipomatosis is an autosomal dominant disorder usually with generational 1st degree relatives affected. Lipomas are asymmetric and not associated with any other symptoms. If one person alone is affected it likely is a new mutation. Surgical removal for cosmetic reasons is indicated.

Question 5

do genetics mean a lot of things ?

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Yes: genetics is the science of inheritance for all living things, as well as some non-living things like viruses which use  living things to replicate.  If you have a specific  question about something, and which to know whether it is inherited or not, please ask.

Question 6

is pacns caused by genetics in the family?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: Pacns (primary angiitis of the central nervous system) is rare enough that conclusions cannot yet be made with great certainty. It seems to have an autoimmune component which may well be genetic. It is also more common in certain parts of the world which is also suggestive. Inflamed blood vessels may cause seizures, headaches, stroke, spinal cord syndromes, or mental deterioration.

Question 7

do genetics dictate the condition of my body?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Genetic predisposition for disease doesn't always mean a person gets sick. For example, people with a genetic predisposition for developing type 2 diabetes may be able to avoid it by not becoming obese. Environmental factors would serve as trigger in this case. Other diseases are more straightforward like sickle cell anemia as one example, where a person's red blood cells are abnormal.

Question 8

is longevity influenced more by lifestyle or by genetics?

Accepted Answer

Environment : Environmental factors such as lifestyle and exposures are about 60% of the result, genetics about up to 30%, and doctors account for about 10% based on identical twin and other longevity studies.

Question 9

what percentage of your health is influenced by lifestyle choices versus genetics?

Accepted Answer

Not that simple: There are many, many aspects of our health. If a person had an inherited health condition - then genetics might play a very big part in expression of that condition. However, many other aspects of that same person's health may be dictated by their lifestyle (sleep, food, vitamins/ minerals/ exercise, etc.)

Question 10

what are the genetics of sma?

Accepted Answer

Autosomal recessive: A defect in the smn1 gene is what is inherited. Someone has to get 2 copies of this defective gene (one from mom and one from dad) to have sma. If someone only has one copy of the defective-they are a carrier and can pass on that gene to their offspring.

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