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There are more than 7.000.800 abnormalities in the genes, so it is impossible to describe in this space, however, many geneticists agree that the following are most often:

Cystic Fibrosis. Condition that affects the glands of external secretion, which causes it to secrete excessive amounts of thick mucus, which obstructs the airways and digestive tract.

Osteogenesis imperfecta. Abnormally disease that weakens the skeleton, resulting in multiple fractures, even some babies born with multiple broken bones. Also during childbirth is likely to occur in cerebral hemorrhage due to the low hardness of the skull. Read the rest of this entry »

To conceive a healthy baby is the goal that pregnant women want to achieve at the end of gestation, however, not all succeed, as there are occasions when they encounter “roadblocks” and give birth to children with any condition.

All people have a lesser or greater extent, the risk of giving birth to a child with problems, they can be increased if the mother took drugs aggressive, suffered an illness during pregnancy (eg rubella), drugs and alcohol consumed or exposed to chemicals and radiation, also influences the age of the parents, if they are blood relatives (first cousins) and if one or both have alterations in the genes. Read the rest of this entry »

Question of genes

From a genetic standpoint, diabetes can be monogenic (when only one gene is involved and is variable) or polygenic (more than one gene). “From the study of families with the first form of the disease, we identified some genes that, in particular, influence the development of the disease in individuals under 40 years and with many families affected.”

In general, “these nuclei we find that one of the parents, grandparents and siblings have early-onset diabetes. And by studying their genes have been detected are also more complex forms of the disease,” Dr. Tusi Luna abounds. Read the rest of this entry »

Mexican scientists have identified a gene variation that predisposes to diabetes in Mexican population. This knowledge will, in future design of specific treatments to counteract such dysfunction.

The scientific team’s findings to understanding of the disease and are promising for the development of new drugs and diagnostic techniques. So now we know the existence of a variation in a gene carrier of cholesterol, which is characteristic of Amerindian populations and not only associated with diabetes, but also with low levels of a lipoprotein that transports lipids (fats) and predisposes with obesity. Read the rest of this entry »

Review of mononucleosis. It is useful to identify the presence of Epstein-Barr virus, which causes the disease that is characterized by causing fever, sore throat, loss of appetite and muscle pain.

Review of suppression of growth hormone. Identifies whether the hormone levels are high, as this is a cause of acromegaly (a disorder that causes gradual enlargement of tissues, bones of the face, hands, feet and skull) in adults or gigantism (excessive growth) in children.

Rheumatoid factor. It is useful to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (an inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and surrounding tissues).

Acid phosphatase (FA). It is most often performed to determine if the patient has prostate cancer or an abnormality in this region. Read the rest of this entry »

Search radioactive abscesses. Identify if there are accumulations of pus in the body when a person has symptoms of sepsis (bacterial infection in the blood).

C1 inhibiting factor. Allows to evaluate the severity of disease and determine treatment efficacy, it is also useful for diagnosing hereditary angioedema (anomaly that causes inflammation and fluid accumulation in the eyes, lips, hands, feet and throat.

Ionized calcium. Its purpose is to investigate and monitor bone disease, impaired calcium regulation and kidney problems or thyroid disease.

Calcitonin. Your doctor may suggest a calcitonin test when symptoms of thyroid cancer and osteoporosis. Read the rest of this entry »

ASMA. It is requested when you suspect a disease that drives the body to produce antibodies against smooth muscle, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis.

Thyroglobulin antibodies. The tests can identify problems in the thyroid gland (located in the neck and in charge of metabolism).

Platelet associated antibodies. It is ordered when someone has low blood cell counts.

Antibodies against parietal cells. The doctor may use this test as an aid in the diagnosis of pernicious anemia (occurs when red blood cells are very large, but are not well developed and there is an adequate amount thereof) and iron deficiency and disorders thyroid gland. Read the rest of this entry »

Types

Red blood cells have on their surface elements called antigens, which are markers that provide identity. This allowed blood to be classified into different groups according to presence or absence of these components, and recognizes the types A, B, AB and O (the latter has none.) However, the red cells are also distinguished by containing other substances that allow a sub: Rh positive (Rh +) and negative (Rh-).

It is very important to know our blood group and Rh, for emergencies and we may be ever alert to the need to give or receive the vital fluid.

Laboratory Tests

Blood tests are useful to rule out or confirm multiple conditions also allow the identification of our blood group. The procedure for sample collection is relatively easy, since only enough to follow simple instructions by the nurse or physician, including: Read the rest of this entry »

Walk to the body in a similar way as do the vehicles on streets and avenues, and his mission is to transport elements that allow us to use the nutrients from food, breathe, fight infection and eliminate waste products. It is the blood, fluid also provides valuable information when we are sick.

Without the blood could not live, because all the organs of our body work through it, in addition to the many tasks carried out to preserve health. Approximately 95% of this fluid is produced in the bone marrow (soft, spongy material found inside bones) through a process called hematopoiesis, which is to generate blood cells in the initial phase are called “mother” (because they have the ability to multiply), but once they mature develop others, which are called red and white cells and platelets, which together form the vital fluid; of this, adolescents and adults have on average between 4.5 and 6 liters, while the children have from 7.6 to 8% of their body weight. Read the rest of this entry »

The primary care physician or specialist, will make an initial assessment to determine in each case and in every family, if they meet the criteria of risk and are advised to be sent to genetic counseling clinic.

In the genetic counseling clinic, will include all clinical data and family history. Informarádel be valued and hereditary cancer risk and the possibility of conducting a study.

The procedure followed is as follows:
Signing an informed consent
Taking a blood sample of 10ml
Sending the sample to the laboratory for the complete study of predisposing genes
Meet at the genetic counseling clinic for the delivery of results
Study of other family members when the result is positive.
Information on options for monitoring and prophylaxis.

You need to consult any further questions, contact your primary care physician or referred specialist.

What can you do if there is a high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer?

In cancer genetics clinics provide information to individuals and families about the nature, inheritance, and implications of genetic disorders, as well as monitoring and preventive measures available to help them make informed medical and personal decisions.

The recommendations are made assuming a suspected clinical benefit in terms of reducing cancer risk and can be modified with the advance of scientific knowledge.