The disease is often not recognized until the person develops noticeable learning disorders and short term memory loss increases while long term memory remains unaffected. In advanced stages, persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s completely lose even basic skills and abilities and eventually cease to recognize close friends and family or even day-to-day objects.
Most cases of breast cancer are caused by an unfortunate interaction of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers. Women who have a high risk of breast cancer are at an even higher risk if they follow an unhealthy lifestyle. It is important for women to know their genetic risk, and if necessary to take preventive measures and/or make lifestyle changes.
Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects), among others.
Because many cases are not diagnosed, this genetic test is recommended for people with recurring digestive problems, as it identifies an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease, and where applicable, the right diagnosis.
A number of genetic variations have been identified, that increase the likelihood of a person to develop a major depressive disorder. The disease is commonly accepted to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental and psychological factors.
We are able to perform a fasting blood glucose test or a glucose tolerance test to diagnose diabetes.
In these tests, the patient drinks a large amount of sugary liquid and the doctor then measures the blood glucose levels, which show how effectively the body regulates blood sugar.
Preventive genetic testing for glaucoma is recommended because it determines your personal risk for glaucoma. If required, start a medical monitoring program, which ensures that the first signs of the disease are immediately recognized and treated properly.
There is currently no cure for gluten intolerance. Gene testing is a valuable tool for helping you to determine your risk for gluten intolerance. If you have elevated risk, you can adjust your diet accordingly to avoid further discomfort and prevent particularly harmful secondary conditions.
If left untreated, this disease can lead to early death, but it can be treated and even prevented by regular blood donations (4-6 times per year) or through phlebotomy therapy. Therefore, it is helpful to detect a genetic predisposition before symptoms appear.
Due to genetic differences in the genes that convert drugs in the body, it is possible that certain drugs are either not activated or their efficacy is low, resulting in regular use of overdose. Therefore, a genetic matching of the conversion capability of HIV-related drugs is extremely important for optimal therapy.
The menopause is a period in the life of every woman, in which natural hormonal changes take place. This usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, and usually does not require any treatment. However, due to the decrease of the female sex hormones, menopause may lead to physical and mental ailments.
With this, it can be discovered what foods your immune system reacts to. This misdirected immune reaction can trigger the body's inflammatory and autoimmune reactions. Affected people often feel weak, listless and sick, even though a medical examination will not find any physical causes.
We Test intolerance to approximately 180 foods
These include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) among others. They cannot be cured, but the earlier it is diagnosed and treated, the better its progress can be delayed.
It can cause various symptoms, including bloating, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. As symptoms of lactose intolerance are often misinterpreted as general digestive discomfort, gene testing to determine lactose intolerance can help clear up any personal intolerance you may have and prevent further complications.
Macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in industrialized countries and roughly 30 million people worldwide are estimated to suffer from the condition. Men and women are equally affected.
During pregnancy, some of the baby’s DNA passes into the mother’s bloodstream. The non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) analyses the genetic information contained in this DNA to screen for a number of abnormalities. The test is particularly sensitive to Down syndrome.
The osteoporosis is a common disease for men over the age of 70. Although women are more often affected by osteoporosis, this disease affects both sexes, and its development is accelerated by certain risk factors such as poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle.
The disease has a strong genetic basis that both affect the risk of a person developing the disease as well as the likely age of onset. Genetic analyses allow identifying a person’s personal risk, the likely age of onset and the effectiveness and potential side effects of common medications used to treat the disease.
Genetic testing is so important; if you know your genetic health risk, you can take preemptive measures, and, in most cases, even prevent the occurrence of thrombosis.
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