Question 1

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 2

whats the difference between medical and clinical genetics?

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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 3

what is the definition or description of: clinical genetics?

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DNA : Clinical genetics is stern used to describe evaluation of disease with genetic testing or genetic interventions. At present the majority of genetic knowledge can help identify the "risk" associated with various diseases, but doesn't impact medical management. While clinical genetics impacts potential therapy of a particular disease treatment.

Question 4

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

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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 5

epicanthal folds - toddler - medical genetics?

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Maybe: Epicanthal folds are normal in Asian races.  Outside of asia, epicanthal folds can be part of Down syndrome or other syndromes.  Epicanthal folds alone may not be reason for a medical genetics referral.  If other anomalies are present (low set ears, joint/bone disorders, low iq, webbed nec), then referral is certainly warranted.

Question 6

should i consider clinical genetic testing for dilated cardiomyopathy?

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Yes...: If you have family history of cardiomyopathy, genetic testing will help you and to your family in long run. U might have issue with insurance coverages though!

Question 7

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 8

why am i allergic to grain products? is it genetics?

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It may or may not be: It may be genetic in some and not in others.If you have family history of allergic to certain foods than it may be genetic.But you can not be allergic to all grain products.I will recommend you see an allergist to find out what if any grains you are allergic to, as treatment is not to eat what you are allergic to most of the time with some exceptions.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

are genetics involved with measles?

Accepted Answer

No: Measles as a human infection attacks us all regardless of our genetic composition.

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