The Next 100 Years

5.11.2016

My work will have contributed to increased awareness of the profession of genetic counselling and of the excellent outcomes it can provide for patients.

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Genes Help Explain Why Anxiety Strikes During Adolescence

5.11.2016

While this certain version of the FAAH gene is associated with decreased anxiety, anxiety is a complex disorder that develops from the interplay between many gene variations and experiences.

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Genetic Tests May Not Change People’s Unhealthy Ways

5.11.2016

For those who did not receive genetic counseling, it's like "giving someone an unassembled tool with hundreds of pieces without any instructions," said Freivogel, president-elect of the NSGC

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What Will It Take to Save Women from Cancer?

5.11.2016

"It's nothing to be ashamed of; HPV is truly an equal-opportunity virus." Meanwhile, the causes of most other gynecologic cancers are either unknown or possibly genetic, though they may still be viewed as taboo.

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NSGC Response to New England Center for Investigative Reporting Article

3.8.2016

NSGC is aware of the New England Center for Investigative Reporting article posted on Sunday, March 6 by investigative reporter Beth Daley. NSGC has a Code of Ethics that provides guidance for our members and the profession. 

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Genetic Counselors Can Weed Out Errors, Ensure Patients Get Needed Tests

3.3.2016

On a typical day, 10 new tests enter the market and begin competing for attention. That’s a lot to absorb by any standard, but it’s particularly daunting for professionals who are so busy

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Genetic Counseling May Help Dispel Myths About Mental Illness For Psychiatric Patient

3.3.2016

A new Canadian study from the Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that a guiding hand from a genetic counselor may help psychiatric patients better grasp

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The Hardest Test

3.3.2016

“This is not a test you would ever do on a whim. We try to discourage people from pursuing testing around major life events, such as immediately following the death of an affected relative.

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Some Companies Now Offer Employees Genetic Testing

3.3.2016

The National Society of Genetic Counselors warns no one should ever take a genetic test without getting counseling. “Genetic factors influence risk for disease but they are only one piece of the puzzle.

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The Big Sell: Direct-to-Consumer Tests Promise Patients More Abundant and Accessible Information

3.3.2016

The big sell: Direct-to-consumer tests promise patients more abundant and accessible information, but potential pitfalls abound

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