Article
[Analysis of 14 individuals who requested predictive genetic testing for hereditary neuromuscular diseases].
Rinsho shinkeigaku = Clinical neurology - 1 Feb 2002
Yoshida Kunihiro, Tamai Mariko, Kubota Takeo, Kawame Hiroshi, Amano Naoji, Ikeda Shu-ichi, Fukushima Yoshimitsu
Abstract excerpt
Predictive genetic testing for hereditary neuromuscular diseases is a delicate issue for individuals at risk and their families, as well as for medical staff because these diseases are often late-onset and intractable. Therefore careful pre- and post-test genetic counseling and psychosocial support should be provided along with such genetic testing. The Division of Clinical and Molecular Genetics was established...
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