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MBBS, M.S. General Surgery, M.R.C.S. Eng...read more

Oncologist•Mumbai
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Please read the article which was published regarding the BRCA gene editing from embryos. They didnt do gene editing. It was embryo selection. So those embryos which did not have the gene were implanted.
Gene editing if technically feasible, but a lot of problems with it at present.
Feel free to contact me directly if you want to discuss this further.
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Gynaecologist•Noida
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Generally, within 10 to 20 years after the appearance of the first symptoms the person is confined to a wheelchair. Individuals may become completely incapacitated in later stages of the disease. Friedreich ataxia can shorten life expectancy, and heart disease is the most common cause of death.
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Pulmonologist•Faridabad
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Do you know about a condition called cystic fibrosis that makes your baby s skin taste very salty after birth? The condition changes over time, in which the body makes sweat and mucus, and also affects the digestive system and lung functioning. The condition generally occurs because of a flawed gene. This is a severe and life-threatening disease that affects different people in different ways.

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The gene, called CTFR is present in all humans. It makes a protein that controls th...more
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Hematologist•Durgapur
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Hi, Hemophilia B is a genetic disease, present since birth, and only treatment is factor replacement. The factor therapy ideally should be given prophylactically, that means should be given weekly for life long so as to prevent any bleeding episodes. If factor is not readily available, then you can use factor as and when injury occurs along with prompt ice application and avoiding over the counter NSAID pain medicines. There are lots of centre both Govt and Private including our centre, where Fa...more
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Gynaecologist•Delhi
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Although the cause of over 60% of birth defects are not known, there are things that you can do to help ensure optimal health for your baby.

There are a number of things you can do to increase the probability of having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Some are more challenging than others because they may require that you break bad habits, but it is worth your effort.

Here are a variety of tips you can use to prevent birth defects as you contemplate starting or adding to...more
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General Physician•Mumbai
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Down syndrome may or may happen with your next pregnancy but after getting pregnant we can check the chromosome status before third month and plan accordingly
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General Physician•Alappuzha
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FibroScan results range from 2.5 kPa to 75 kPa. Between 90–95% of healthy people without liver disease will have a liver scarring measurement <7.0 kPa (median is 5.3 kPa. YOur result is high and need to Assessed with general check up.
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Psychiatrist•Chennai
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Klinefelter can be confirmed only by chromosomal study, there are lots of other features you have not mentioned. based on what u say alone it cannot be diagnosed. Good luck
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