Sentences with phrase «results of genetic tests»

«ESHG supports the principle of genetic privacy at work: And opposes attempts to penalize those who do not disclose results of genetic tests to employers.»

Experts are now awaiting results of genetic tests to confirm the invader's identity.

ASHG 2015: Teens Value Results of Genetic Tests to Inform Future Life Decisions ASHG Press Release — October 9, 2015

«Patients who had uncertain results of genetic testing were quite likely to go ahead and have very invasive surgeries, to have double mastectomies to reduce their risk,» Kurian said.

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The DoH spokeswoman said: «We understand the anxiety associated with long waits for the results of genetic tests.

The team used the results of a genetic test to design specific diets for 100 obese people that also provided them with 600 fewer calories than usual.

Results of a genetic test may help to provide a definitive medical diagnosis, or assess the likelihood of a person to develop a particular disease before symptoms appear.

«The scale of genetic testing used by specialists is growing exponentially, with genetic testing laboratories working to keep up with the demands of processing and interpreting the results of genetic tests,» says Tavtigian.

In addition to asking about the type of treatment, researchers asked about clinical indications for double mastectomy, including the patients» family history of breast and ovarian cancer and the results of any genetic testing.

For one, the investigators collected information after treatment, so they could not definitively say whether blood - thinner choice and the results of genetic testing caused better patient outcomes.

The results of any genetic testing will be recorded in your medical records.

Study members receive the results of their genetic testing when they are available.

The results of the genetic tests on your embryos just came back.

The finding suggests that many women and their doctors aren't interpreting the results of genetic testing properly, she added.

However, Canadian law does not restrict insurers from using the results of genetic tests to set their premiums.

Unfortunately, the results of the genetic testing may not really be that accurate compared to the other two products.

Never were the results of a genetic test more poetically described.

Specifically, the new subsections 247.98 (5) and (6) of the Code prohibit collection or use by, or disclosure to, employers of the results of genetic tests without the written consent of the employee.

Jesstina McFadden, Associate at Miller Thomson LLP, outlined, «The Act now expressly prohibits an employer from imposing any disciplinary action or terminating, suspending, laying - off, demoting or imposing financial and other penalties on an employee based on the results of any genetic testing, or because an employee exercises the right to refuse to undergo a genetic test requested by an employer or refuses to disclose the results of a genetic test.

As a result of the genetic testing, the plaintiff stated that she underwent the recommended procedures, a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy, to reduce her chances of getting those forms of cancer.

Wasser commented, «Even if the employee provides written consent to the collection, use and disclosure of the results of their genetic tests, according to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act 2000 («PIPEDA»), a federally regulated employer still can not collect, use or disclose more information than required for reasonable purposes.

The Act prohibits all people and businesses from requiring the results of genetic tests when providing services or goods, entering contractual agreements, or offering specific terms or conditions in a contract.

Amendments to the Human Rights Code and the Canadian Labour Code prohibit discriminatory practices based on the results of genetic tests in the federal sector and federally regulated industries.

It also prevents companies from denying services based the results of genetic tests.

This law makes it illegal for insurance providers to demand the results of genetic tests.

Without legislation, results of genetic testing could limit a person's ability to receive life or disability insurance.

This proposed right would include «the right to equal treatment without discrimination because a person refuses to undergo a genetic test or refuses to disclose, or authorize the disclosure of, the results of a genetic test».

Insurance products outside of health insurance, such as life insurance, can use the results of genetic testing to impact applicants» rates.

But just because the results of genetic testing can't be used in health insurance and employment doesn't mean it can't be used against you.

The Affordable Care Act explicitly protects against discrimination not only of pre-existing conditions, but of pre-existing conditions that are found as a result of genetic testing.

They also write reports for doctors who have requested tests or various investigations, they interpret the results of genetic tests performed by genetic technologists or they create new investigation techniques.