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1 in 3 Ashkenazi Jews Carry a Fatal Genetic Mutation -Eliminate These Diseases For Your Family With Post-Mortem DNA Testing
The National Gaucher Foundation estimates that 1 in 3 Ashkenazi Jews, those of Eastern European descent, carry one or more fatal genetic mutations. This problem arose because for thousands of years, the Eastern European Jewish community only married and inter-married within a closed society. At some time in the past, specific genetic mutations occurred and…
Read MoreAshkenazi Jews Are At Heightened Risk Of The BRCA Gene Mutation The National Cancer Institute Recommends DNA Testing For ALL Ashkenazi Jews
I know too many Jewish women who have died from breast or ovarian cancer. When I was 11 years old, my Aunt died of pancreatic cancer, my grandmother died of ovarian cancer and many men in my family have had prostate cancer. I am an Ashkenazi Jew, and there is a good chance that a…
Read MoreThe BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene Mutations Kill Post-Mortem DNA Testing Saves Lives
Kronish Funeral Services wants to help future generations avoid the pain, suffering, and heartache of cancer caused by BRCA gene mutations. According to the National Cancer Institute, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are often responsible for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer. This gene mutation also causes a host of other…
Read MoreCan Post-Mortem DNA Testing Affect Your Children’s Ability to Get Health Insurance?
No – post-mortem DNA testing has no adverse effect on your children’s ability to get insurance. One of the drawbacks of DNA and ancestry testing programs is the possibility that the results may be used by insurance companies and employers to discriminate based upon adverse test results. DNA testing results identify pre-existing medical conditions and…
Read MorePost-Mortem DNA Testing – The Gift That Saves Lives
A simple mouth swab and collection of a few hair follicles after you have died can save generations of your descendants from early death. The miracle of modern medicine makes this possible. It is called post-mortem DNA testing and Kronish Funeral Services is now arranging this life-saving service for its customers. Even after death, Kronish…
Read MoreReligious Myths Busted – The Jewish View Of Organ Donation
I can’t tell you how many times observant Jews have told me that it is a violation of Jewish law to donate organs. But, as it turns out, this “prohibition” on Jewish organ donation is false and should be ignored. Jewish law and tradition state that life is precious, all Jews have a responsibility to…
Read MoreRead The Fine Print Before Purchasing Medical Travel Insurance
It May Not Cover Pandemics Talk about fine print surprising and hurting consumers…if you read the fine print on most medical travel insurance policies you will discover that they exclude coverage for pandemics, including COVID-19. This means, even if you purchase medical travel insurance that is intended to cover medical expenses while traveling, you aren’t…
Read MoreA Simple Guide To The Timeline of Jewish Mourning
Judaism provides a very defined and easy to understand the timeline for mourning the loss of a loved one. However, many Jews, even those who are observant, do not know the timeline and are often confused by the ritual. This article is intended to provide a simple guide for families of every denomination to know…
Read More7 Tips To Help Prevent Deadly Drug Interactions
COVID-19 has changed the way we shop, and that includes how prescription drugs are purchased. Many of us are purchasing drugs through the internet and having them delivered to our homes. While convenient, online pharmacies present new risks. The problem created by online pharmacies is the loss of the last line of protection – the…
Read MoreGrief Counseling and the Enduring Burden of Loss
I have suffered the loss of close family members, and, while I have gotten used to the passing of my loved ones, I have never gotten over it. Some days, it seems to me that the funerals of my parents, Aunts and Uncles, Nephew and close friends were just yesterday, and I am overwhelmed with…
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