Genetic testing recommended for family members of Fabry patients

Testing family members of people diagnosed with Fabry disease can identify new individuals with the condition and improve their health outcomes, a recent study highlights. “Family screening is of great significance in finding new patients with [Fabry disease],” the researchers wrote. “Therefore, genetic counseling should be recommended to all…

Experts Review Benefits, Challenges of Family Genetic Testing

Family genetic testing can help to diagnose people with rare genetic conditions like Fabry disease, but there still are several barriers to implementing family genetic testing worldwide, according to an international panel of researchers who are using their experiences to share strategies for improving such testing. The review, “…