The Second Successful Genetically Edited Pig Transplant Performed by Harvard Surgeons at Mass General

Sixty-six-year-old Tim Andrews, a resident of New Hampshire, is the fourth patient worldwide to undergo a pig kidney transplantation. As reported recently in a Mass General News Release, Tim is…

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The Importance of Who, What, When, Where, and How in Your Family Health History: How to get the most out of your genetic counselor

When I ask a patient about their family history, I do so to offer the most accurate risk of disease I can for them or their children. So when a…

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Study shows sports-related brain injuries linked to long-term neurodegenerative diseases

Athletes experiencing multiple brain injuries now have more to worry about than ever.  Excessive traumas to the brain common in sports like boxing and football, are now being linked to…

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Study: Improved Well Being for Mothers of Disabled Children Who Forgive Gratuitous Criticism

The CDC reports that approximately 17% of parents in the U.S. have a disabled child. These parents not only cope with the stress that accompanies their attempts to provide stability,…

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The Value of Genetic Counselors: Why Their Role is Essential in Healthcare
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The Value of Genetic Counselors: Why Their Role is Essential in Healthcare

This article was written by and shared with permission from Shannon Wieloch, MS. Shannon is a certified genetic counselor and patient advocate for the Aicardi-Goutiere Syndrome Advocacy Association and founder of Stork Genetics.…

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Study: 77% of Pregnancies Result in Live Births After Stem Cell Transplant
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Study: 77% of Pregnancies Result in Live Births After Stem Cell Transplant

Women who undergo allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) face significant treatment-related challenges regarding fertility. However, science seems to be overcoming many treatment-related fertility challenges after alloHCT and successful pregnancies are…

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