Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 10 of 44 for Issues
  1. What are the ethical issues surrounding gene therapy?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Because gene therapy involves making changes to the body’s basic building blocks (DNA), it raises many unique ethical concerns. The ethical questions surrounding ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/ethics - Genetics
  2. Gene Therapy and Other Medical Advances: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Is gene therapy safe? What are the ethical issues surrounding gene therapy? Is gene therapy available to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy - Genetics
  3. Can changes in noncoding DNA affect health and development?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    It is well established that changes in genes can alter a protein’s function in the body, potentially causing health problems . Scientists have determined ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../noncondingdnahealth - Genetics
  4. What are some of the challenges facing precision medicine and the Precision Medicine Initiative?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Medicine Initiative also raises ethical, social, and legal issues. It is critical to protect participants’ privacy and ... process of informed consent . Cost is also an issue with precision medicine. The Precision Medicine Initiative itself ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../precisionmedicine/challenges - Genetics
  5. Familial dilated cardiomyopathy 
    ... RE, Morales A, Siegfried JD. Clinical and genetic issues in dilated cardiomyopathy: a review for genetics professionals. ... RE, Siegfried JD. Update 2011: clinical and genetic issues in familial dilated cardiomyopathy. J Am Coll Cardiol. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../familial-dilated-cardiomyopathy - Genetics
  6. What is the prognosis of a genetic condition?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... daily activities Potential for complications and associated health issues The prognosis of a genetic condition depends on ... with a normal lifespan and few related health issues. The prognosis of a disease is based on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/prognosis - Genetics
  7. Mowat-Wilson syndrome 
    ... and skin coloring (pigmentation). Although many different medical issues have been associated with Mowat-Wilson syndrome, not ... Storm AL, Hudgins L. Clinical features and management issues in Mowat-Wilson syndrome. Am J Med Genet ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/mowat-wilson-syndrome - Genetics
  8. How does genetic testing in a research setting differ from clinical genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... them make decisions about medical care or reproductive issues. It is important for people considering genetic testing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/researchtesting - Genetics
  9. Beta-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration 
    ... as using utensils. Affected individuals can have neurodevelopmental issues that are often compared to features of a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...ller-protein-associated-neurodegeneration - Genetics
  10. Why is it important to know my family health history?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... could be a good time to discuss these issues. Additionally, obtaining medical records and other documents (such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/familyhistory - Genetics
previous · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · next