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For anyone at-risk to meet others to hold scheduled or private
chats.
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This section deals with the genetic testing of children
at-risk for Huntington's Disease with links to articles or other related information.
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This section deals with the genetic information relating
to families including history, DNA, etc.
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This section has articles and link discussing the various
options of prenatal testing for Huntington's Disease.
Articles on genetic testing in Huntington's specifically
dealing with HD: Guide for Families on Genetic Testing in HD including questions and answers, both the US and IAH Guidelines
of Genetic Testing in HD, Your Rights when testing, articles by Phil Hardt and more.
Also includes links to current Clinical Trials in HD
Very thought provoking articles dealing
with personal experiences in genetic testing for HD such as Family Secrets, Food For Thought, If You Had A Crystal Ball, Tiresias
Complex and others. | |
Section 6 - Other Considerations
At-Risk Preparation Checklist by Phil Hardt, Making An
Informed Choice on Testing for HD, To Test or Not to Test article, Visiting A Genetic Counselor and other related information.
Various
reports on the potential from discrimination as a result of genetic testing in the workplace, medical privacy, HGC's report
excepts on Huntington's Disease and related resources.
Also learn about genetic testing discrimination in the U.S. Military branches where someone at-risk
for HD can be court martialed if they test outside the military OR be discharged if they test positive.
Articles from the Human Genetics Commission
on how genetic testing can impact insurance and two articles from insurance companies discussing their rights in obtaining
information. Links to other resources on insurance.
Some articles on studies in genetic testing and other
findings for Huntington's Disease including links to places to find current articles on HD research.
Information and projects for those wanting to learn more about the
brain, DNA and Genetics and Genetic testing.
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