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byohannan
Jun23-09, 10:52 PM
to find my risks to demetia ,alzheimers disease or
other health risks available as a pilot study clinical trials or amothing of that nature?

Andy Resnick
Jun24-09, 09:31 AM
I believe there are many genetic consulting services available to the general public. There is some controversy with the allowable access insurance companies have to your data.

bross7
Jun24-09, 11:52 AM
Yes, but. Get in touch with your family physician and they can direct you to a genetic counselor who can offer you detailed information on available tests. They aren't prevalent because of the risks associated with the results. A lot of the screens are still unrealiable at this point so you are unlikely to get definitive answers, especially when it comes to mental illness.