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Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine
Your genetic code may be able to help you get the diagnosis you need, and further suggest the right treatment, or even provide the basis for personalized treatment. Learn more about genetic testing and personalized medicine.
Personalized Medicine
Personalized medicine is the future of medicine. It takes into account a person's genetic code for diagnosis and treatment, creating a tailored approach to healing and curing medical problems. It is an outcome from the mapping of human genetic code completed in 2003 and holds promise for prevention and treatment of human disease.
The Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing
Genetic testing may help us determine whether we are at risk for certain diseases or conditions, but just because it's available doesn't mean it can help us. Smart patients understand the pros and cons of genetic testing.
An Overview of Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine
Personalized medicine is the wave of the future of medicine. Patients will undergo genetic testing, their risk for, or genetic code for a certain disease will be determined, and a very personalized approach to treating them will result.
GINA - The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Known as GINA
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, known as GINA, was passed in 2008 to protect Americans from discrimination based on their DNA - their genetic code. There are specific considerations for both health insurers and employers. Be aware of this law so you can be sure you are not a victim of genetic discrimination.
