Can genetic disorders be prevented?

We have known for a long time that common diseases like heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes can run in families. Rare diseases like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia also run in families. read more

Although genetic disorders cannot be prevented in affected individuals, symptom severity may be decreased by working with your doctor. Discussion of your family's medical history with your doctor can also help you determine if there are diseases which you are at a higher risk of developing. read more

PGD Preimplantation genetic diagnosis. If you have an inherited disease we can help you to have a healthy baby. read more

Autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, faulty genes, gene therapy, genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic screening, genetic testing, inherited disease prevention and treatment, inherited disorder, mutation, newborn screening, prenatal testing. read more