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'Outcomes of genetic testing in the London MND Center: the importance of achieving timely results and correlations to family history'.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis & frontotemporal degeneration - 1 Nov 2024
Spencer Dean, Polke James, Campbell Joanna, Houlden Henry, Radunovic Aleksandar
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Background: Despite recognition of the importance of genetic factors in the pathogenesis of MND and the increasing availability of genetic testing, testing practice remains highly variable. With the arrival of gene-targeted therapies there is a growing need to promptly identify actionable genetic results and patient death before receipt of results raises ethical dilemmas and limits access to novel therapies....
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