The Benefits of Genetic Testing for Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuromuscular diseases are known for affecting muscle function, resulting from issues with nerves and muscles, and the most common symptom is weakness. Affecting around 14m people around the world, neuromuscular diseases are often diagnosed through genetic testing.
In this article, we look at the benefits provided by genetic testing in relation to neuromuscular disorders, with the first being it allows more patients to get a definitive diagnosis. This provides closure, as well as advice on progression, prognosis and treatment.
What is Non-invasive Prenatal Screening(NIPS) & What is it for?
Hello, and welcome to the latest from Genetics.ie, in which we provide some insight into the sphere of genetic testing in the clinical context. From our Blackrock Clinic base, our team provides a wide range of genetic testing services that provide patients with important information about their health.
Today, we're here to talk about one particular service our team offers - non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS), explaining what it is and why it's performed. We'll start by taking a look at the definition of the term.