Genetic Disease

Genetic Disease: Introduction

Genetic diseases are caused by error in the DNA in sequences called "genes" or sometimes in the much larger groups of genes called chromosomes. See also articles Introduction to Genetics and Introduction to Genetic Diseases.

Genetic Disease: Complications

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Medical Textbooks Online about Genetic Disease

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Diagnostic Tests for Genetic Disease

• Genetic tests
• Chromosome tests
• Antenatal genetic tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Genetic Disease?

• Misdiagnosis of Genetic Disease
• Failure to diagnose Genetic Disease
• Hidden causes of Genetic Disease (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Genetic Disease

Causes of Genetic Disease

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More information about causes of Genetic Disease:

• Genetic Disease as a complication caused by other conditions
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Genetic Disease

News Archives for Genetic Disease

Medical news articles related to Genetic Disease include:

• Years-Long Search Unlocks Deadly Genetic Disease
• Genetic Disorder Drug Helps Reverse Heart Muscle Enlargement
• Genetic Disorder May Hold Key to Heat Stroke Cure
• Researchers Suspect Genetic Link to COPD
• Genetics Should Decide Warfarin Dose, Study Reiterates
• Genetics May Help Fine-Tune Warfarin Dosage
• Genetic Approach Boosts Yeast Infection Treatment
• New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Genetic Disease

Medical research articles related to Genetic Disease include:

• Single versus combination intravenous antibiotic therapy for people with cystic fibrosis
• Drug treatment for spinal muscular atrophy type I
• Ecallantide (DX-88) - Hereditary angioedema ? acute attacks
• Icatibant (Firazyr) - Acute hereditary angioedema
• Carrier screening for Gaucher disease: lessons for low-penetrance, treatable diseases.
• At what level of cholesterol would you consider testing for familial hypercholesterolaemia and what tests should be done?
• Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation in mevalonic aciduria.
• more research...»

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Patient Surveys for Genetic Disease

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Reseach about Genetic Disease

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Statistics for Genetic Disease

• Medical statistics for Genetic Disease
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Genetic Disease
• Death and Mortality statistics for Genetic Disease
• Society statistics for Genetic Disease

Genetic Disease: Broader Related Topics

• Non-Contagious Diseases
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Types of Genetic Disease

Types of Genetic Disease

• Autosomal Genetic Diseases
• X-linked Genetic Diseases
• Dominant Genetic Diseases
• Autosomal Dominant Genetic Diseases
  • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
• more types...»

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Definitions of Genetic Disease:

A disease or disorder that is inherited genetically - (Source - WordNet 2.1)