Ethical principles, challenges and opportunities when conducting genetic counselling for schizophrenia
Z Zingela, F Sokudela, Y Thungana… - Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Ethical challenges of genetic counselling for schizophrenia include effective communication
of critical scientific information in an easily understood manner by patients and relatives, and …
of critical scientific information in an easily understood manner by patients and relatives, and …
Incorporating functional genomics into the pathology-supported genetic testing framework implemented in South Africa: A future view of precision medicine for breast …
C Christowitz, DW Olivier, JW Schneider… - … Research-Reviews in …, 2024 - Elsevier
A pathology-supported genetic testing (PSGT) framework was established in South Africa to
improve access to precision medicine for patients with breast carcinomas. Nevertheless, the …
improve access to precision medicine for patients with breast carcinomas. Nevertheless, the …
Clinically actionable secondary findings in 130 triads from sub‐Saharan African families with non‐syndromic orofacial clefts
A Oladayo, LJJ Gowans, W Awotoye… - Molecular genetics & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction The frequency and implications of secondary findings (SFs) from genomic
testing data have been extensively researched. However, little is known about the frequency …
testing data have been extensively researched. However, little is known about the frequency …
Protocol for a Prospective, Observational Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Returning Secondary Findings of Genome Sequencing for Unexplained Suspected Genetic …
Purpose Although costly, genome-wide sequencing (GWS) detects an extensive range of
variants, enhancing our ability to diagnose and assess risk for an increasing number of …
variants, enhancing our ability to diagnose and assess risk for an increasing number of …
The role of community engagement in promoting research participants' understanding of pharmacogenomic research results: Perspectives of stakeholders involved in …
S Nabukenya, D Kyaddondo, IG Munabi, C Waitt… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Community engagement (CE) is praised to be a powerful vehicle in empowering
communities with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions for better health care …
communities with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions for better health care …
Navigating the genetic landscape of breast cancer in South Africa amidst a developing healthcare system
Breast cancer is a significant global health issue as it represents the leading cause of death
in women worldwide. In 2021, the World Health Organization established the Global Breast …
in women worldwide. In 2021, the World Health Organization established the Global Breast …
Implementation of multigene panel testing for breast and ovarian cancer in South Africa: a step towards excellence in oncology for the public sector
NC van der Merwe, KS Ntaita, H Stofberg… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Translation of genomic knowledge into public health benefits requires the implementation of
evidence-based recommendations in clinical practice. In this study, we moved beyond …
evidence-based recommendations in clinical practice. In this study, we moved beyond …