Health Awareness
Genetics
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Warwick Davis: Vive la différence
Actor, TV presenter and comedian Warwick Davis speaks about his life with a rare genetic condition.
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NHS Trust offers cheaper, safer, more accurate pre-natal testing
St George’s Hospital in London is the first in the UK to offer non-invasive prenatal screening to high-risk women.
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Genetic testing aids newborn screening
Genetic testing offers new hope in newborn screening, but advances need to be tempered with caution, warns Dr Jim Bonham, Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists.
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Understanding genes, the essence of life
Genes are the essence of life. They make us who we are and yet the majority of people know very little about them.
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Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
7.9 million children are born worldwide each year with serious birth defects as a result of inherited genetic conditions. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis enables those with an inheritable condition to avoid passing it on to their children by checking the genes of an embryo.
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Top markers: effective diagnosis of kidney health
Innovative new biomarkers are an effective way of diagnosing kidney disorders and monitoring therapy, says Roy Sherwood, Professor of Clinical Biochemistry, King's College London.
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The emotional roller coaster of kidney damage
“I had been diagnosed as a carrier and was monitored by the hospital but I didn't take it very seriously. Then suddenly in March 2004, I was told that I had kidney failure." Read on to find out Priti's story.
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Working to ensure the best possible epilepsy care in the UK
There are 600,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK today — that’s almost one person in every 100. Epilepsy can affect anyone at any time and knows no barriers.
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Addressing challenges in childhood epilepsy
Misdiagnosis and stigma are major challenges in childhood epilepsy. These can be addressed by ensuring early and correct diagnosis and increasing awareness of epilepsy and its burden on children and families.
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Martin Kemp: "How I live with epilepsy"
Actor and musician Martin Kemp has lived with epilepsy since he underwent brain surgery in 1995, and is passionate about raising awareness of the condition.
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More awareness of research advances in epilepsy is needed
Progress is being made in the development of better epilepsy treatments and care services but more work is needed. And increasing awareness of recent advances is key to promoting support for further research.
