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Impact of presymptomatic genetic testing on young adults: a systematic review.

European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Apr 2016

Godino Lea, Turchetti Daniela, Jackson Leigh, Hennessy Catherine, Skirton Heather

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Presymptomatic and predictive genetic testing should involve a considered choice, which is particularly true when testing is undertaken in early adulthood. Young adults are at a key life stage as they may be developing a career, forming partnerships and potentially becoming parents: presymptomatic testing may affect many facets of their future lives. The aim of this integrative systematic review was to assess...

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PMID: 26173961
DOI: 10.1038/ejhg.2015.153
PMCID: PMC4929872

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