Did you know that you could be a thalassaemia carrier even if you do not have thalassaemia? Furthermore, if your partner is also a carrier, there is a chance that you may have a child with thalassaemia. If both parents have the beta thalassaemia trait, there’s a: 1 in 4 chance each child they have...
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Keeping Parkinson’s disease at bay
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting more than 10 million people across the globe. Symptoms appear gradually, and the first could be a slight tremor in one hand. Although tremors are...
DNA Tests: An Instrumental Pillar in Embracing Preventive Health
All of us are born with different genetic blueprints. It therefore makes sense that we shift towards a paradigm of personalised self-care. This is made easier today, thanks to the cutting-edge technologies that have emerged in the field of healthcare. At DANAI, holistic wellness is considered to be the foundation when deciding on a therapy...
What Can ExâGene Tell You About Your Health?
Are you at risk of getting diabetes, heart disease or even cancer? Your genes are the basic building blocks that you inherit from your parents. Studies show that nearly 40 percent of all diseases are caused by genetics. While previously, it would have been impossible to know what genetic diseases you might be susceptible to,...