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Results 1 - 10 of 15 for Health problems
  1. How are genetic conditions treated or managed?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are associated with an increased risk of future health problems, such as certain forms of cancer. One well- ... becoming cancerous. Genetic disorders may cause such severe health problems that they are incompatible with life. In the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/treatment - Genetics
  2. Can changes in noncoding DNA affect health and development?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... protein’s function in the body, potentially causing health problems . Scientists have determined that changes in regions of ... protein can disrupt normal development or cause a health problem. Variants in noncoding DNA have been linked to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../noncondingdnahealth - Genetics
  3. Can changes in the structure of chromosomes affect health and development?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... material is gained or lost. Some changes cause health problems, while others may have no effect on a person's health. Changes in chromosome structure include the following: Translocations ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/structuralchanges - Genetics
  4. What are secondary findings from genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... medical diagnosis, the news of an unexpected potential health problem may lead to additional health costs and stress for individuals and their families. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/secondaryfindings - Genetics
  5. What is the prognosis of a genetic condition?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... adulthood but have a shortened lifespan due to health problems related to their disorder. Genetic conditions with a milder course may be associated with a normal lifespan and few related health issues. The prognosis of a disease is based ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/prognosis - Genetics
  6. Why is it important to know my family health history?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... relatives about their health. Have they had any health problems, and when did they occur? A family gathering could be a good time to discuss these issues. Additionally, obtaining ... complete a family health history. It is important to keep this information ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/familyhistory - Genetics
  7. What is a gene variant and how do variants occur?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... affected, somatic mosaicism may or may not cause health problems. When a proportion of egg or sperm cells ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/genemutation - Genetics
  8. What are complex or multifactorial disorders?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... other disorders, however, are much more complex. Common health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes , and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/complexdisorders - Genetics
  9. How do cells divide?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... certain genes. When mitosis is not regulated correctly, health problems such as cancer can result. The other type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/howgeneswork/cellsdivide - Genetics
  10. What are the different ways a genetic condition can be inherited?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... of the gene usually leads to less severe health problems than those in affected males, or it may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../inheritance/inheritancepatterns - Genetics
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