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  1. What are the risks and limitations of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    The physical risks associated with most genetic tests are very small, particularly for those tests that require only a blood sample ... chorionic villus sampling) carry a small but real risk of losing the pregnancy (miscarriage) because they require ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/riskslimitations - Genetics
  2. What are the benefits and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... It provides personalized information about your health, disease risk, and other traits. It may help you be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcrisksbenefits - Genetics
  3. Lynch syndrome 
    ... HNPCC), is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly cancers of ... People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/lynch-syndrome - Genetics
  4. How are genetic screening tests different from genetic diagnostic tests?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    Screening tests evaluate an individual’s risk of developing a genetic condition, while diagnostic tests identify genetic conditions. All genetic tests have both benefits and limitations . Genetic screening tests ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/differenttests - Genetics
  5. Can a direct-to-consumer genetic test tell me whether I will develop Alzheimer's disease?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... direct-to-consumer genetic test can estimate your risk, it cannot tell you for certain whether you ... play a role in determining a person’s risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcalzheimer - Genetics
  6. Protein C deficiency 
    ... C deficiency is a disorder that increases the risk of developing abnormal blood clots; the condition can ... Individuals with mild protein C deficiency are at risk of a type of blood clot known as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/protein-c-deficiency - Genetics
  7. Can a direct-to-consumer genetic test tell me whether I will develop cancer?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... direct-to-consumer genetic test can estimate your risk, it cannot tell you for certain whether you ... also contribute to a person’s overall cancer risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtccancer - Genetics
  8. Protein S deficiency 
    ... S deficiency is a disorder that increases the risk of developing blood clots. People with protein S deficiency are at risk of developing a type of clot called a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/protein-s-deficiency - Genetics
  9. BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome 
    ... syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of a variety of cancerous (malignant) and noncancerous ( ... People with BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome are at risk of developing malignant mesothelioma, which is cancer of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../bap1-tumor-predisposition-syndrome - Genetics
  10. Cowden syndrome 
    ... tumor-like growths called hamartomas and an increased risk of developing certain cancers.Almost everyone with Cowden ... twenties.Cowden syndrome is associated with an increased risk of developing several types of cancer, particularly cancers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cowden-syndrome - Genetics
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