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ReviewInternational journal of medical sciences2025

Understanding Genetic Screening: Harnessing Health Information to Prevent Disease Risks.

Chung-Lin Lee, Chih-Kuang Chuang, Huei-Ching Chiu, Ya-Hui Chang, Yuan-Rong Tu, Yun-Ting Lo, Hsiang-Yu Lin, Shuan-Pei Lin

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Review in International journal of medical sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Precision Cardiogenomics in Athletes.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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  4. Genetic analysis of neurodegenerative diseases.The Journal of clinical investigation · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Chung-Lin LeeDepartment of Pediatrics, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chih-Kuang ChuangDivision of Genetics and Metabolism, Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Huei-Ching ChiuDepartment of Pediatrics, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Ya-Hui ChangDepartment of Pediatrics, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yuan-Rong TuDivision of Genetics and Metabolism, Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yun-Ting LoInternational Rare Disease Center, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Hsiang-Yu LinDepartment of Pediatrics, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Shuan-Pei LinDepartment of Pediatrics, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Genetic screening analyzes an individual's genetic information to assess disease risk and provide personalized health recommendations. This article introduces the public to genetic screening, explaining its definition, principles, history, and common types, including prenatal, newborn, adult disease risk, cancer, and pharmacogenetic screening. It elaborates on the benefits of genetic screening, such as early risk detection, personalized prevention, family risk assessment, and reproductive decision-making. The article also notes limitations, including result interpretation uncertainty, psychological and ethical issues, and privacy and discrimination risks. It provides advice on selecting suitable screening, consulting professionals, choosing reliable institutions, and understanding screening purposes and limitations. Finally, it discusses applying screening results through lifestyle adjustments, regular check-ups, and preventive treatments. By comprehensively introducing genetic screening, the article aims to raise public awareness and encourage utilizing this technology to prevent disease and maintain health.

Indexed as

Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic TestingGenetic CounselingHumansPrecision MedicineRisk AssessmentDisease PreventionGenetic DisordersGenetic ScreeningHealth ManagementPersonalized Medicine

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PMID39991772
PMCPMC11843151

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