Genetics Nursing

How to care for people with Parkinson’s disease

Patients with this complex and debilitating condition need individualised nursing care tailored to their needs to give optimal symptom control and improve quality of life

Understanding the role of genetics and genomics in health 2: implications for practice

With major advances in genetics and genomics, nurses need to develop their knowledge and understanding of the topic and know how to integrate this into practice

Genetics: Genetic counselling

Genetic counselling is a process whereby people are supported through genetic investigation or testing.

Genetics: Family history and risk assessment

That illness can ‘run in families’, because related family members will each share some of their genetic code and often live in or share similar environments, is a familiar concept. As a result, multiple individuals within a family may be diagnosed with the same or similar condition.

Genetics: Genetic testing

Having a genetic test is a very personal decision and the decision to proceed with testing will depend on a variety of factors and life experiences.

'No evidence that antioxidants prevent cancer'

26-Apr-2012 | By The Press Association

The idea that dietary supplements can help people avoid cancer could be a harmful “two-edged sword”, researchers have said.

Breast cancer category study brings treatment hope

19-Apr-2012 | By The Press Association

A “landmark” study that divides types of breast cancer into 10 new categories could change the way the disease is treated forever, scientists have said.

Rare disorder infant check scheme unveiled

11-Apr-2012 | By The Press Association

The blood of approximately 430,000 newborn babies will be checked for five rare inherited illnesses in a 12-month initiative beginning this summer.

Key gene could influence susceptibility to flu

27-Mar-2012 | By The Press Association

Some people may be at risk of a severe reaction to flu because they are not protected by a key gene, scientists suggest.

Approval for personalised skin cancer pill

16-Mar-2012 | By The Press Association

A “personalised” pill for advanced skin cancer that can extend life has been approved for use in the UK.