Consumer Preferences for the Predictive Genetic Test for Alzheimer Disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Yi Huang ◽  
Sally A. Huston ◽  
Matthew Perri
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer Disease ◽  
Genetic Test ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Predictive Genetic Test

Familial carotid body tumours: is there a role for genetic screening?

2007 ◽  
Vol 122 (9) ◽  
pp. 978-982 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Jani ◽  
A A Qureshi ◽  
S Verma ◽  
L Walker
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Carotid Body ◽  
Genetic Screening ◽  
Genetic Test ◽  
Surgical Morbidity ◽  
Clinical Applicability ◽  
Patient Morbidity ◽  
Predictive Genetic Test

AbstractObjective:Carotid body tumours are rare lesions which are familial in 10 per cent of cases. In this paper, we demonstrate the clinical applicability of predictive genetic testing for familial carotid body tumours.Methods:We report a case manifesting with multiple carotid body tumours, in which subsequent genetic testing demonstrated a germline mutation which could be traced across generations. We review the diagnosis and management of carotid body tumours in the familial setting, together with the strategies presently available to screen individuals from susceptible families.Conclusions:The recent advent of a predictive genetic test for familial carotid body tumours offers a novel means of pre-selecting those at risk, so as to minimise screening costs and patient morbidity. Early diagnosis of lesions is essential to allow early intervention, reducing surgical morbidity and progression to malignancy.

scholarly journals Recommendations for the predictive genetic test in Huntington's disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
R MacLeod ◽  
A Tibben ◽  
M Frontali ◽  
G Evers-Kiebooms ◽  
A Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Huntington's Disease ◽  
Huntington’S Disease ◽  
Genetic Test ◽  
Predictive Genetic Test
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