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LGBTQIA+ Discrimination and Eugenics in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Guidelines for Gamete and Embryo Donation: Series 2: Nod towards Cisgender, Heterosexual couples

April 21, 2023
Advocacy Genetic Testing
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The Limits of Limitless

January 12, 2023
Genetic Counseling Genetic Testing News
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ACOG Guidelines on Prenatal Screening for Aneuploidy

October 8, 2021
Genetic Testing Pregnancy
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Understanding Melanoma: Genetic and Environmental Factors

July 8, 2020
Cancer Genetic Testing
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Carrier Screening Tests for Expecting Parents: A Discussion on VUS

June 23, 2020
Genetic Testing Pregnancy
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“How to Spit” A guide on how to provide a saliva sample for genetic testing

June 8, 2020
Genetic Counseling Genetic Testing
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LGBTQIA+ Discrimination and Eugenics in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Guidelines for Gamete and Embryo Donation: Series 2: Nod towards Cisgender, Heterosexual couples

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By Devin Shuman, MS, CGC and Jenny Rietzler, MS, CGC Hopefully after reading part one of our new series, LQBTQIA+ Discrimination and Eugenics in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Guidelines for Gamete and Embryo Donation, you’ve reviewed the ASRM recommendations and realized that their failure at inclusivity extends far beyond their discriminatory practices …

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ACOG Guidelines on Prenatal Screening for Aneuploidy

Genetic Testing, Pregnancy / By

In October 2020 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) released an updated practice bulletin regarding genetic screening and testing for chromosomal abnormalities during pregnancy. You may ask, why is this important? Why or how does this impact me?  Let’s start with, who are these organizations …

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Carrier Screening Tests for Expecting Parents: A Discussion on VUS

Genetic Testing, Pregnancy / By

My colleagues and I were recently discussing some issues around carrier screening, particularly when it comes to variants of uncertain significance (VUS). As the name implies, VUSs are changes that are found in a gene that have not been seen enough to know whether they affect how the gene works (and thus can cause disease) …

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“How to Spit” A guide on how to provide a saliva sample for genetic testing

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You’ve just received your very own saliva collection kit- congratulations! Now you’re left with the somewhat daunting task of providing a sample. Set aside etiquette concerns and start thinking about your favorite meal or snack- let’s get those saliva glands into full gear! Step 1: Nothing by mouth for 30 minutes I hope you read …

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The Changing Landscape of Genetic Counseling

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The landscape of the genetic counselor workforce has shifted dramatically in recent years, in large part due to new opportunities for genetic counselors in genetic testing laboratory settings. According to the Professional Status Survey conducted by the National Society of Genetic Counselors, the number of genetic counselors who report a laboratory as their primary work setting …

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Think Before You Spit: A Guide to Understanding At-Home DNA Testing Kits

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Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing, or testing that can be ordered from your home without a medical provider, has blown up as an industry over the last 10 years. Some estimates have the global direct-to-consumer genetic testing market reaching $2.5 billion by the year 2025. So. Much. Money to be made! And these companies know it. …

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