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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Decision for life Nov 20, 2005
    ...significant. But he still gave her the name of Catherine Hagan Aylor, a genetic counseling specialist at the Carilion Breast Care Center. ...
    - Roanoke Times,

    Health Calendar Nov 10, 2005
    Beginning March -- LOOK ON SCHEDULE. Regional Genetic Counseling Clinic. Genetic counseling for families with birth defects or a ...
    - Quad City Times,

    Cancer talk on Nov. 21: Specialist to discuss link between cancer ... Nov 18, 2005
    Institute. Garber will address the heredity of cancer, opportunities for genetic counseling and benefits of genetic testing. Family ...
    - Exeter News-Letter,

    Exeter program will examine cancer, genes Nov 19, 2005
    Institute. Garber will address the heredity of cancer, opportunities for genetic counseling and the benefits of genetic testing. ...
    - Portsmouth Herald News,

    High-risk women sought for breast cancer study Nov 16, 2005
    The study will help researchers design breast cancer genetic counseling and testing procedures for each specific ethnic population, locally and nationally, Dr ...
    - Dallas Morning News (subscription),

    Complete Health Calendar Nov 3, 2005
    Regional Genetic Counseling Clinic. Genetic counseling for families with birth defects or a genetic disorder, couples who have not ...
    - Quad City Times,

    Complete Health Calendar Oct 27, 2005
    19, Eldridge EMS, US 61, Exit 127. Regional Genetic Counseling Clinic. Genetic counseling for families with birth defects or a genetic ...
    - Quad City Times,

    Coming Soon Nov 18, 2005
    Judy Garber, MD, of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute will discuss the heredity of cancer, opportunities for genetic counseling, and genetic testing. ...
    - Exeter News-Letter,

    Down Syndrome Nov 11, 2005
    ...a carrier of Down syndrome. Genetic counseling can be sought to find the origin of the translocation. However, it is important to ...
    - Food Consumer,

    Dr. Leah Burke Nov 15, 2005
    Prenatal and preconceptual genetic counseling, counseling for children and adults with genetic conditions or neurological disorders that run in the family. ...
    - BurlingtonFreePress.com,

    Osteogenesis Imperfecta Nov 16, 2005
    ...fragile. Parents of a child with osteogenesis imperfecta should receive genetic counseling if they wish to have more children. The ...
    - About - News & Issues,

    Breast cancer's surprising target: Men Oct 25, 2005
    Christiana Hilton. Topics will include genetic counseling, reconstructive surgery and the latest in treatment options. Submit questions ...
    - The News Journal,

    Ethics conference opens Oct 25, 2005
    Her extreme example of such "genetic counseling" was a deaf lesbian couple in Maryland who chose a sperm donor who was deaf in order to have children who would ...
    - Grand Forks Herald,

    From Lexington to Down Under Nov 11, 2005
    She studied science and genetics at the University of Georgia to pursue a career in genetic counseling — helping couples deal with high-risk pregnancies. ...
    - The State,

    When a somebody has cancer, what are the cancer risks for the rest ... Nov 4, 2005
    Accurate assessments of the risk of cancer among the family members of cancer patients are essential for clinical and genetic counseling. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    New Survey Shows Americans Want Genetic Information in Health Care ... Nov 3, 2005
    Americans believe that genomics-based testing and information, for example through genetic counseling and genetic testing, are not currently in widespread use ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Study Will Look at Minority Breast Cancer Survival Oct 28, 2005
    ..."The knowledge obtained in this study will be useful in tailoring breast cancer genetic counseling and testing protocols to different populations, both locally ...
    - ABC News

    Esther Wu: Breast cancer increase is something we can't ignore Oct 27, 2005
    ..."The knowledge obtained in this study will be useful in tailoring breast-cancer genetic counseling and testing protocols to different populations, both locally ...
    - Dallas Morning News (subscription),

    Cystic Fibrosis 101 Oct 25, 2005
    ...incidence of CF. Genetic counseling and genetic testing is recommended for families who may be carriers of cystic fibrosis. In 1988 ...
    - juiceenewsdaily,

    Hospital home to sickle cell clinic Nov 3, 2005
    She also noted that the information will enable help hospital officials to provide genetic counseling to families with respect to questions or concerns about ...
    - Ontario Mirror Guardian,

    For more photos and details on Marcia Petersen, visit www. ... Oct 30, 2005
    ...tell her story so others will be motivated to get regular exams, learn their family's medical history, and, if appropriate, have genetic counseling and testing ...
    - SunHerald.com,

    Waardenburg Syndrome Nov 5, 2005
    Inheritance of types 3 and 4 is more complex, but genetic counseling can help assess the risk of passing Waardenburg syndrome on to a child.
    - About - News & Issues,

    The Aiello Breast Center Hosts Spa Day Oct 28, 2005
    The Aiello Breast Center physicians and staff will also be on hand to discuss self breast exams, mammography, genetic counseling, nutrition, plastic ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Women meet to learn about breast cancer Oct 27, 2005
    During Wednesday's panel, health care professionals talked about genetic counseling, reconstructive surgery, and the latest treatment options. ...
    - The News Journal,

    Hmong marriage customs detailed in professor’s speech Nov 7, 2005
    Genetic counseling graduate student Melissa Fladseth said she attended the event to learn more about the Hmong culture and conduct research for a class. ...
    - Minnesota Daily,

    New prenatal diagnostic service to detect Down’s syndrome faster Nov 5, 2005
    Based on the prenatal diagnosis results, genetic counseling will be given to parents before they can decide on their next steps. ...
    - Cyprus Mail,

    Know Yourself Through Genetic Counseling Sep 25, 2005
    According to her, the counseling center, which opened in August, is the first independent genetic counseling center in the country. ...
    - Korea Times,

    Complete Health Calendar Sep 29, 2005
    15, Eldridge EMS, US 61, Exit 127; 9 am-noon Saturday, Oct. 22, Davenport Fire Station 3, 35th and Harrison streets. Regional Genetic Counseling Clinic. ...
    - Quad City Times,

    Breast Cancer Center Creates Community For Patients Oct 2, 2005
    The center also offers genetic counseling services for women who believe they might be at risk for breast cancer due to their family medical history. ...
    - ChallengerNKY.com,

    Genetic Testing For Breast/Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility ... Sep 8, 2005
    PORTLAND, Oregon - Oregon researchers created a report that leads to first recommendations from US Preventive Services Task Force on genetic counseling and DNA ...
    - MedfordNews.com,

    Genetic Testing For Cancer Recommended Only For High-Risk Women Sep 7, 2005
    By OHSU, Primary care physicians should not routinely refer all women for genetic counseling and DNA testing to detect the presence of specific BRCA1 and BRCA2 ...
    - RxPG NEWS,

    Complete health calendar Sep 22, 2005
    8, East Moline Fire/Rescue, Station 3, 901 Avenue of the Cities; 9 am to noon Oct. 15, Eldridge EMS, US 61, Exit 127. Regional Genetic Counseling Clinic. ...
    - Quad City Times,

    National Society of Genetic Counselors Supports the US ... Sep 7, 2005
    The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) applauds the efforts of the USPSTF in addressing the important issue of genetic counseling, risk assessment ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Walter-Kampf Sep 29, 2005
    The bride is a graduate of Rochester Area High School and Penn State University, and received her master's degree in genetic counseling from Virginia ...
    - Beaver County Times,

    Task Force Recommends against Routine Testing For Genetic Risk of ... Sep 6, 2005
    MD--(HISPANIC PR WIRE – US NEWSWIRE)--September 6, 2005--Primary care physicians should not routinely refer all women for genetic counseling and DNA testing ...
    - Hispanic PR Wire (press release),

    Family history key in decision to test for `cancer genes,' panel ... Sep 6, 2005
    ...by the government to evaluate preventive health measures - recommends that women with high-risk family histories be referred for genetic counseling to help ...
    - Monterey County Herald,

    Testing for specific breast cancer genes unadvisable if no family ... Sep 7, 2005
    ...panel suggests that genetic testing should be restricted to women with a positive, personal or family history, only after they have undergone genetic counseling ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    In Brief Sep 28, 2005
    Services Task Force. This is the first time that the group has addressed genetic counseling and testing for any disease. Women who ...
    - Nature.com (subscription),

    High-Risk Testing Sep 26, 2005
    What's new Only 2 percent of US women have family histories of breast and ovarian cancer that should lead them to genetic counseling and testing for the BRCA1 ...
    - Washington Post,

    Questionnaire Helps Docs Identify Inherited Breast Cancer Risk Sep 26, 2005
    ...put them at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer, but until now, identifying these women has been a labor-intensive task involving genetic counseling. ...
    - Ivanhoe

    Complete Health Calendar Sep 8, 2005
    17, Eldridge EMS, US 61, Exit 127; 9 am to noon Saturday, Sept. 24, Davenport Fire Station 3, 35th and Harrison streets. Regional Genetic Counseling Clinic. ...
    - Quad City Times,

    Career profile: Family history provides clues Sep 18, 2005
    Among those who customarily seek genetic counseling: people with a significant family history of cancer, couples who are pregnant or planning a family and have ...
    - Green Bay Press Gazette,

    With rise in ovarian and breast cancers, family history decisive ... Sep 7, 2005
    ...preventive health practices has suggested the reference of women with a family history that makes them prone to cancer for genetic counseling to evaluate BRCA ...
    - Earthtimes.org

    Genetic testing: Not for everyone Sep 7, 2005
    In this report, the USPSTF affirms the widely accepted view that referral for genetic counseling and breast cancer genetic testing is useful in patients with a ...
    - myDNA.com,

    BRCA gene testing not recommended as a routine test Sep 6, 2005
    The Task Force recommends against routine referral for genetic counseling or BRCA testing for women whose family history does not indicate an elevated risk as ...
    - RxPG NEWS,

    Genetic predisposition is reason to screen, new guidelines say Sep 5, 2005
    ...should refer only those women whose family history suggests that they might be susceptible to breast or ovarian cancer for genetic counseling and testing, say ...
    - USA Today

    "Easy to miss," Gaucher Disease is widespread and treatable Sep 20, 2005
    ...adequate. In addition, the center provides genetic counseling to couples contemplating pregnancy as well as expectant parents. It ...
    - Jewish United Fund,

    Ovarian-breast cancer link may be limited Sep 22, 2005
    ...cancer but not of ovarian cancer? "She should be seeking genetic counseling and testing," says Kauff. Not only will this help quantify ...
    - U.S. News & World Report

    Moria and Witzelsücht from Frontotemporal Dementia Sep 24, 2005
    The patient was treated with citalopram with some behavioral improvement, and the family was informed of specialized genetic testing and genetic counseling. ...
    - Journal of Neuropsychiatry (subscription)

    New Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center Meets Long Overdue ... Sep 19, 2005
    ...needs." In addition to cardiac care, the Center offers services to meet the unique needs of adult patients, such as reproductive medicine and genetic counseling ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Short takes on people, places and events Sep 16, 2005
    ...“Our infusion center is almost complete so we can treat patients on site,� said Karen Grinzaid, co-director of genetic counseling services at Emory. ...
    - Atlanta Jewish Times,

    Recommendations Against Genetic Breast Cancer Tests Sep 9, 2005
    ...getting regular mammographies, all women do need to know their family history to know whether they are at increased risk and should receive genetic counseling. ...
    - 7Online.com,

    Is cancer in your genetic makeup? Sep 12, 2005
    The Hereditary Cancer Risk Program at the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center offers genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1/BRCA2, the gene mutations ...
    - myDNA.com,

    Ready for Genomic Medicine? Perspectives of Health Care Decision ... Sep 12, 2005
    14. The size and number of genetic counseling programs have not increased either, and there are approximately 2000 certified genetic counselors to confront a ...
    - Archives of Internal Medicine

    US Task Force Issues Recommendations on BRCA1/2 Testing Sep 15, 2005
    Women with known family history of BRCA1/2 mutations should seek genetic counseling and possible testing for BRCA1/2 mutations.
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Virginia Piper Cancer Institute ... Sep 13, 2005
    ...services, including Radiation Oncology, a dedicated inpatient oncology unit, Clinical Research, support and education services, Genetic Counseling and the ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    DNA take-home tests Aug 30, 2005
    ...at Akron Children's Hospital. But there's more to genetic counseling than written reports or a phone conversation. Often, you're ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    Educating Californians on Lyme disease Sep 2, 2005
    When visits to 15 doctors, including neurologists, cardiologists, specialists in internal medicine and genetic counseling, failed to alleviate his various ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle,

    US Group Does Not Recommend Routine Screening for Breast Cancer ... Sep 6, 2005
    However, the Task Force says that genetic counseling is appropriate for women with specific family histories associated with an increased risk of mutations in ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    US Group Does Not Recommend Routine Screening for Breast Cancer ... Sep 10, 2005
    ...(I-Newswire) - However, the Task Force says that genetic counseling is appropriate for women with specific family histories associated with an increased risk ...
    - I-Newswire.com (press release)

    A fighting chance Sep 7, 2005
    ...is still in its development stages, it�s also important for women to know if there is a family history of ovarian cancer and seek genetic counseling if it ...
    - Ocala.com,

    Counseling for genetic insightJul 29, 2005
    ...cancer in 1994. Halfway through her treatment she learned of an emerging medical service known as genetic counseling. The service ...
    - International Herald Tribune

    Complete Health CalendarJul 28, 2005
    20, Eldridge EMS, US 61, Exit 127; 9 am-noon Saturday, Aug. 27, Davenport Fire Station 3, 35th and Harrison streets. Regional Genetic Counseling Clinic. ...
    - Quad City Times

    Local firefighters fill the boot for MDAJul 28, 2005
    Services include physical, occupational and respiratory therapy, genetic counseling and testing, social services consultation and year-round patient care. ...
    - Clawson Mirror

    Utah seminars will examine uses of genetic genealogyJul 23, 2005
    The seminar program will address current research in genetics, the value of genetic counseling, and problems encountered by those with genetic conditions in ...
    - 2TheAdvocate

    HEALTH CALENDARJul 7, 2005
    Regional Genetic Counseling Clinic. Genetic counseling for families with birth defects or a genetic disorder, couples who have not ...
    - Quad City Times

    Children's hospital receives $1.1M for sickle cell workJul 21, 2005
    ...pediatric to adult care. Also, families of newly diagnosed infants are to get screening and genetic counseling. Health Resources and ...
    - South Florida Business Journal

    Chris Watson: BookendsJul 3, 2005
    In the US, few eyebrows are raised anymore over sperm banks, in vitro fertilization or genetic counseling for prospective parents. ...
    - Santa Cruz Sentinel

    New home test tells baby's sex at 5 weeksJul 5, 2005
    However, "I'd spend [the money] on a genetic counseling session to find out what I was at risk for rather than finding out the sex of my child," Hogge noted. ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

    When bigger isn't betterJul 7, 2005
    Hallmark Health has teamed up with Tufts-New England Medical Center to provide specialized care for infants, as well as genetic counseling for expectant parents ...
    - Boston Globe

    Research targets young women with breast cancerJul 12, 2005
    The program will focus on young women's ``unique issues'' such as fertility, psychosocial and emotional needs and genetic counseling, said Dr. Ann Partridge ...
    - Boston Herald

    /CORRECTION -- Aetna; Financial Planning Association/Jul 13, 2005
    ...all expectant mothers know whether their health plan covers traditional services, but many are uncertain if their plans include genetic counseling and other new ...
    - Yahoo News

    KU Med Center gears up for new research facilityJul 5, 2005
    ...which has 11 area locations, provides outpatient services such as medical oncology, radiation oncology, clinical hematology and cancer genetic counseling. ...
    - Kansas City Star

    Japanese children of anonymous sperm donors seek support, right to ...Jul 5, 2005
    ...medicine. He confessed his origin during a symposium of the Japanese Society for Genetic Counseling held in May 27 in Yokohama. ...
    - Fort Wayne News Sentinel




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