Posts Tagged ‘DNA testing’
Unexplained Cardiac Deaths Maybe From Bad Genes
It appears that approximately 20% of unexplained sudden cardiac deaths actually have a straightforward explanation – bad genes. You can read more about the findings of a University of Maryland Medical School researcher by clicking here and here. But, how do you find out if you have bad genes before becoming a statistic? This Topic Is…
Read More1 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 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 an 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,…
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