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Gene therapy is an experimental therapy that aims to treat the source of disease. It may involve replacing faulty genes or introducing new genes to treat disease. Therapeutic gene therapy is still in its infancy and many of the ethical guidelines for its use are still being developed.
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When, why and how the HLAB5701 gene status test is done
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Some of us respond differently to the same medications that we take, or we may experience different side-effects from drugs
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Inherited genetic mutations increase the risk of certain cancers. Genetic testing is used to group cancers and develop new targeted cancer therapies.
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It can be fun to explore all the ways that you are like others in your family - for example the same hair colour, the same talent with football or netball, but it can also be really embarrassing sometimes when you haven't seen a friend of the family or a relative for a while, and they say things likeWhy would they say stuff like that? Well, because your genes, the instructions for making you, come from your mum and her family and your dad and his family
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Coeliac disease is an immune disease caused by gluten.
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When, why & how ALK Mutation testing is carried out
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Gaucher Disease Read more at Virtual Medical Centre Description Gaucher disease is an inherited illness caused by a gene mutation
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A genetic condition occurs when you inherit an altered (changed) gene from your parents that increases your risk of developing that particular condition. However not all genetic conditions are passed down from your parents, some gene changes occur randomly before you are born.
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Thousands of Australians have genetic conditions that cause physical or intellectual disabilities. Some of these conditions are inherited, while others are caused by random alteration in one or more genes in the persons body.
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Muscular Dystrophy Description Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of genetic (inherited) conditions that cause progressive deterioration of the bodys muscles, with increasing weakness and disability
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In the battle against AIDS, the best tactic for the treatment of HIV is antiretroviral therapy (ART). A combination of several antiretroviral medicines used together to slow down the rate at which Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can make copies of itself.
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Melanoma may arise from pre-existing benign nevi (moles) and mostly develop as new lesions. Gene mutations, enabling benign nevi to form, are compounded by accumulated mutations, advancing melanoma development and invasion.
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The term happiness captures a huge variety of positive emotional responses, including such things as cheerfulness, serenity, optimism, and joy. Throughout history, philosophers, religious writers and poets have pondered on the meaning of happiness and how it might be achieved. More recently, scientists, psychologists and even politicians, have joined the pursuit.
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The treatment and outcomes for people with metastatic melanoma have changed considerably in the past few years with the introduction of targeted anticancer...
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Find out what approaches work best for patients with fibromyalgia.
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Male hypogonadism is a clinical syndrome of symptoms and signs confirmed by the presence of low testosterone. Serum testosterone concentrations decline with...
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Greater knowledge of disease risk factors, new approaches to detection and monitoring, and innovative treatments are positively impacting glaucoma outcomes.
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Patient response to drugs varies widely and the reasons for this are diverse and complex. It is estimated that genetic factors account for 20 to 95 per cent of patient variability in response to individual drugs.
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Patient response to drugs varies widely and the reasons for this are diverse and complex. It is estimated that genetic factors account for 20 to 95 per cent of patient variability in response to individual drugs.
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Over-the-counter and online genetic tests are on the rise in Australia. Do they do what they claim to do?
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