Over 95% of people have a genetic change that affects how they respond to common medications, making some drugs more or less effective for each person. Some medications that are known to be impacted by genetics are statins, pain killers, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, blood thinners, chemotherapy drugs, and many more.
Taylor Kane was in kindergarten when her father passed away from adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare and fatal genetic disease. Growing up, Taylor always understood she was a carrier for the genetic condition her father died from and knew her carrier status would impact her decision to have a family someday. However, she was told she would not develop symptoms herself.
If you and your partner plan on starting a family or growing your existing one, you might already be discussing your family medical histories.
After eight years of surgeries, medical exams, and searching for answers, whole genome sequencing revealed Mya has an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes facial and dental abnormalities as well as gastrointestinal issues.
Cardiovascular (heart) disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Almost half of all adults in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease.
Through its competitive Genetic Counseling Assistant position, the Smith Family Clinic is helping to meet the rising national demand for certified genetic counselors
Having seen firsthand the difference that genetic and genomic medicine can make in a patient’s life, Dr. Hurst is an advocate for integrating genetic testing and counseling in her patients’ care plans. She shares why she believes the Smith Family Clinic is uniquely poised to offer patients life-changing answers with Lillie Mermoud, HudsonAlpha Marketing and Development Specialist.
Have you ever wondered why certain medications work wonders for some people but not for others? Or why one class of medication did not alleviate your symptoms while another one did? The answer may lie within your genome.
The Smith Family Clinic gives answers to a family struggling with their son’s congenital cataracts
Many genetic tests are not covered by insurance. So, when families struggle to find answers for their child’s undiagnosed medical problems, the journey can be difficult and genetic testing is not always feasible. Thanks to a recent grant from the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation, more families will be able to find answers through the Smith […]
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The Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine in Huntsville Alabama has been established to use the power of genomics to solve undiagnosed and misdiagnosed cases and provide answers to families and physicians. The clinic’s mission is to provide the best positive medical experience and the information to make future health care decisions.
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