Genepath

Improving family health by introducing the latest preventive genetic health test for babies, children, and adults.

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

@nswaci @jfredlevesque @TinsleyMel @traceymtay @LindaSoars @justinew_health @HossaiGul @kimlsutherland3 @Lea_Kirkwood1 @DimopoulosTara @rural_nswaci We've shown that newborn screening for Cystic Fibrosis can be racially unfair. Being such a multicultural state, maybe it's time for NSW to review outdated newborn screening and start innovating in preventive genomic health to benefit all ethnic groups. https://t.co/mZlbJ0qise

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

Some Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are caused by inherited diseases according to a new paper. Screening for these conditions in newborns may help prevent ASD. Autism: Screening of inborn errors of metabolism and unexpected results https://t.co/0xCHpbY7j2

[FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA @VuorioAlpo]

Health economic evaluation of screening and treating children with familial hypercholesterolemia early in life: Many happy returns on investment? https://t.co/hZk14zjDtq

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

Can vitamins really boost your immune system against viruses like COVID-19? https://t.co/8wh5Qp0xez

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

Congratulations @sunewli1313 for being the first #UNSW student to be accepted into the APR.Intern program 🙌🥳 We hope you have a great internship with us at Genepath! @APRInternau

[Geisinger @GeisingerHealth]

Today is National FH Day - designated to raise awareness about familial hypercholesterolemia.
Learn about FH - including warning signs - at https://t.co/MiwjPY0CKF

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

Failure to Thrive and Pompe Disease https://t.co/KJ1LWz5PMq

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

Genetic Testing in Pregnancy https://t.co/qwzkHaE4L3

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

#Didyouknow untreated men with FH are at a 50% risk for a #heartattack by the age of 50 years; untreated women with FH are at a 30% risk by the age of 60 years. #KnowFH #FHactFriday

[Leukodystrophy Austr @leukoaust]

For the cost of just one coffee a week, you could be making a difference to the life of someone living with Leukodystrophy. Please consider Workplace Giving and speak to your colleagues and employers.

https://t.co/fWAU7JAkyB

#leukodystrophy #workplacegiving

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

Wilson Disease: When excess copper causes seizures and tremors https://t.co/WV7VjdgBH4

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

@GarvanInstitute @CIRCA_genomics Wonderful outcome for Karla and her family. Glad to see another example of clinicians and genomics experts working together to fight against the problem of untreated and undiagnosed genetic conditions. Congrats to the team who made the discovery #raredisease

[Genetic Alliance AU @GeneticAll_AU]

Did you know, that due to their rarity and complexity, it can take between 5 to 10 years from symptom onset to diagnose a rare disease?

For more information and support on your rare disease journey, visit our website.

@swanaus #RareDiseaseDay #reframerare

[Family Heart Foundation @FamilyHeartFdn]

Familial hypercholesterolemia is different from other forms of high #cholesterol. @KAWilemon explains how lack of awareness and diagnosis are leaving families at risk for #heartdisease, in the prime of life. #KnowFH #FHCantWait

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

Hear about mum Karen's experience with the non-invasive life-saving NextGen test for newborns.

[7NEWS Sydney @7NewsSydney]

A world-first test has been developed in Sydney which flags future and preventable serious medical issues in newborn babies. It uses DNA sequencing to test for dozens of conditions, including those associated with SIDS and heart disease. @NinaBStevens #7NEWS

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

Access to clinically useful genomic tests online is supported by leading genomics body AMP.

[Ben Shum @bnnttshm]

AMP supports DTC genetic testing! Finally some common sense from a respected authority, acknowledging that HOW people access genetic testing (i.e via online ordering) is not the problem. I wonder how long Aust will take to realise the same.
https://t.co/t4OxYbej02

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

Also a problem in Australia. Awareness is a major problem. Population screening for FH early in life may help.

[Katherine Wilemon @KAWilemon]

Familial hypercholesterolemia is is very common and must be medically managed from early in life . How do we change the misconceptions that lead to physicians NOT diagnosing FH?!

[Rare Voices Australia @RareVoices]

International Batten Disease Awareness Day is this Sun, 9 June. It's a great day to raise awareness about Batten disease & to do something special to honour the children & families affected by this rare disease. More: https://t.co/F78GkDEw6O #bounce4batten

[Genepath @genepathlabs]

2 million Australians suffer from a rare disease. It usually takes five years for sufferers of rare diseases to get a diagnosis. Newborn screening and advancements in genetic testing are the solution to early diagnosis and treatment says Prof Goldblatt.
https://t.co/Li7M8lHd3K

[Academy of Child and Adolescent Health @AcademyCAH]

@AcademyCAH supports #showyourheart Feb19 @HeartKidsAust 8 babies a day are born with heart disease. That is almost 3,000 families every year whose lives are changed forever.
Each week, four young lives are lost to congenital heart disease.