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Reasons for Genetic Testing: Why It Matters

WEBHome » Reasons for Genetic Testing: Why It Matters. 80% of babies with genetic diseases are born to parents with no known family history of that disease. Early genetic screening …

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WEBJScreen is a non-profit expanded carrier screening program dedicated to educating young Jewish men and women about their risks while making it as easy as possible to get …

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Fragile X Information Page

WEBFragile X syndrome is a condition that causes a spectrum of developmental and behavioral problems, which tend to be more severe in males. It is the most common form of …

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Learn More about Cancer Genetic Screening

WEB2. Negative: No disease-causing mutations were found in the genes that were tested. Continue to follow recommendations for routine cancer screening. 3. Variant of uncertain …

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Genetic Cancer Screening Service

WEB02. JScreen will obtain a test order from an ordering provided on your behalf, and then mail you a saliva collection kit with a pre-paid envelope to send the sample to the lab. 03. …

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Myriad Foresight Carrier Screen

WEBPlease review this information carefully and then indicate with your signature if you wish to moveforward with testing. This is a voluntary test.

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7 Things You Didn't Know About Genetic Counseling

WEBThere are currently about 35 genetic counseling training programs in the United States and Canada. The first class of genetic counselors graduated from Sarah Lawrence College …

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy

WEBWhat is Spinal Muscular Atrophy? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease in which motor nerves in the brain and spinal cord die, impairing a person’s ability to move.

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Request Your Kit

WEBWith JScreen, genetic testing is accurate, affordable, and most importantly, confidential. Our comprehensive, at-home saliva tests will equip you with the information you need to take …

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Jewish Genetic Testing Guide

WEBTesting with JScreen provides information that will be useful in planning for your future children. The hundreds of diseases on the testing panel fall into different categories, …

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Genetic Testing for Jewish First-Time Parents

WEBYou should take the JScreen Jewish screening panel before trying to have a baby. If you are a carrier, the genetic counselor will recommend appropriate testing for your non …

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Genetic Testing for Cancer Gene Mutations in Men

WEBYes. Genetic testing for cancer genes is just as important for men as it is for women. In fact, men and women are equally as likely to carry a mutation in a cancer gene. If a parent …

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5 Ways to Celebrate Men’s Health Month This Year

WEBOfficially recognized by President Bill Clinton in 1994, June is Men’s Health Month! The purpose of the month is to raise awareness about men’s health issues and promote …

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5 Fun Facts for National Doctor's Day

WEB1. National Doctor’s Day is always celebrated on March 30 th, commemorating the very first use of general anesthesia in surgery. 2. According to the US Department of Labor’s …

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