401 items found that contain the phrase "genetic testng"
| [Guidelines for human biobanks, genetic research databases and associated data (WA)]
[Full Summary] | | The Guidelines are intended for biobanks, human and population genetic research databases within the jurisdiction of the Western Australian Department of Health but may also be useful for other facilities and research ethics committees.
|
| [Genetic Risk Carriers and Lifestyle Risk Takers. Which Risks Deserve our Legal Protection in Insurance]
[Full Summary] | | Over the past years, one of the most contentious topics in policy debates on genetics has been the use of genetic testing in insurance. In the rush to confront concerns about potential abuses of genetic information, most countries throughout Europe a... |
| [A Common Framework of Principles for direct-to-consumer genetic testing services]
[Full Summary] | | Human Genetics Commission (UK):
The Principles determine the standards that test providers should work within when providing genetic testing services directly to the public. They apply to all situations where it is possible for a consu... |
| [Understanding the genetically at risk: clinical, psychological and social approaches]
[Full Summary] | | Understanding the genetically at risk: clinical, psychological and social approaches
Lyn Turney
The scientific discovery of a range of genetic mutations has meant that people with a strong family history of cancer can f... |
| [Intrafamilial disclosure of genetic risk information for heriditary breast cancer: a communications framework]
[Full Summary] | | There is currently little guidance for health professionals regarding intrafamilial communication of genetic risk for hereditary breast cancer caused by a mutation in the BRCA 1 or 2 genes. A number of national laws address risk communication, but vi... |
| [The Capability Report: Model Approaches for Capacity Building for the Translation of Genetic Knowledge into Practice and Prevention]
[Full Summary] | | CAPABILITY is a 3-year model project developed jointly by units 3 (Clinical Genetics, Community Genetics and Public Health) and 6 (Education) of the Network of Excellence: Genetic Testing in Europe Network for test development, harmonization, validat... |
| [American Society of Clinical Oncology Policy Statement Update: Genetic and Genomic Testing for Cancer Susceptibility]
[Full Summary] | | As the leading professional organization representing physicians who are involved in cancer treatment and research, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has long recognized the importance of raising awareness among oncologists and other h... |
| [ESHG Draft recommendations on Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing]
[Full Summary] | | The Public and Professional Policy Committee (PPPC) of the ESHG invites the members of the European Society of Human Genetics to respond and approve these draft-recommendations on direct to consumer genetic testing for health purposes before 16th May... |
| [OECD: Human Health Biotechnologies to 2015]
[Full Summary] | | This report summarises developments in health therapies (including biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy), diagnostics and bioinformatics (including genetic tests), functional foods and nutriceuticals, as well as medical devices.
|
| [Bioethics Briefing Book: Biobanks, DNA and Research]
[Full Summary] | | Although the procedures for collecting biospecimens and extracting genetic information from them are relatively straightforward, the ethical, legal, and social challenges associated with biospecimen research are not so clear-cut. These challenges inc... |
