Article
Recall of disclosed apolipoprotein E genotype and lifetime risk estimate for Alzheimer's disease: the REVEAL Study.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Dec 2006
Eckert Susan LaRusse, Katzen Heather, Roberts J Scott, Barber Melissa, Ravdin Lisa D, Relkin Norman R, Whitehouse Peter J, Green Robert C
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To determine whether individuals recall their apolipoprotein E genotype and numeric lifetime risk estimates after undergoing a risk assessment for Alzheimer's disease. METHODS: One-hundred and four participants underwent Alzheimer's disease risk assessment that included disclosure of apolipoprotein E genotype and a numeric lifetime risk estimate. RESULTS: At six weeks and one year post-disclosure, 59%...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
