genetic testing

June 14, 2016
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JScreen mourns the loss of our friend and fellow Jewish genetic disease activist, Randy Yudenfriend Glaser. Randy cofounded the Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium after giving birth to two children, Lauren and Jonathan, who are living with Mucolipidosis Type IV (ML4), a devastating and life-threatening Jewish genetic disease. Randy’s mission was to educate the community about

March 23, 2015
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by Nadine Paull   National Doctor’s Day provides one nationally recognized day of the year to show our appreciation for our doctors. Here are 5 facts you may not already know about this special day, and this lifesaving profession!   1. National Doctor’s Day is always celebrated on March 30th, commemorating the very first use

March 20, 2015
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by Nadine Paull   Relationships offer the best of so many worlds: exhilaration, excitement, hard work, and familiarity. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of maintaining healthy, balanced relationships, is making time for quality time — and knowing how to spend that time effectively! Whether you’re a fan of the classics or up for

February 24, 2015
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Everyone wants to feel like they are unique and special in this world. People with rare diseases are no exception. But when you have a rare disorder, it is also especially nice not to feel alone. Enter Rare Disease Day, which is celebrated around the world on the last day of February each year. The