Medicine is an area where genetics is a powerful tool
By now, a large proportion of human health has been demonstrated to have genetic basis and several genetic diseases can be identified at an early stage or predicted by genetic testing and screening respectively.
Our industrious endeavors towards molecular diagnosis, carrier analysis, prenatal diagnosis and genetic counselling for close to 30 monogenic disorders prompted advancement of cost-effective protocols which has helped the populace of this country to undertake informed reproductive choices.
Due to its affordability, accessibility and availability, more than 11,000 families have opted for genetic testing for the above mentioned disorders over last 15 years. We happily extend our hands for continual assistance with development of such tests for many more common disorders.
Our industrious endeavors towards molecular diagnosis, carrier analysis, prenatal diagnosis and genetic counselling for close to 30 monogenic disorders prompted advancement of cost-effective protocols which has helped the populace of this country to undertake informed reproductive choices.
Due to its affordability, accessibility and availability, more than 11,000 families have opted for genetic testing for the above mentioned disorders over last 15 years. We happily extend our hands for continual assistance with development of such tests for many more common disorders.
Nothing comes to disease rescue better than awareness
We have taken two-pronged approach in promoting awareness amongst the general population by organising camps at various places in the country and distributing handouts in different languages that cover common hereditary disorders such as Muscular Dystrophy, Thalassemias, Hemophilias, etc. Over last several years, we have also delivered lectures at various medical colleges, hospitals to create awareness about availability of genetic testing amongst the doctors.
In attempts to compliment our efforts towards prevention of genetic burden on the society through genetic testing, we have also been working with Focus Disease Groups (FDGs) such as Indian Association of Muscular Dystrophy (IAMD), Solan, Himachal Pradesh; Hemophilia Federation of India (HFI), New Delhi; Birth Defects Registry, (BDR) Chennai; Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Society (TSCS), Hyderabad to perform mass screening of such patients at health camps.
These initiatives have made a great impact as visualised by gradually increasing referral of families for genetic testing and counselling.
In attempts to compliment our efforts towards prevention of genetic burden on the society through genetic testing, we have also been working with Focus Disease Groups (FDGs) such as Indian Association of Muscular Dystrophy (IAMD), Solan, Himachal Pradesh; Hemophilia Federation of India (HFI), New Delhi; Birth Defects Registry, (BDR) Chennai; Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Society (TSCS), Hyderabad to perform mass screening of such patients at health camps.
These initiatives have made a great impact as visualised by gradually increasing referral of families for genetic testing and counselling.
March towards a healthier society
Following the age-old principle of "Prevention is Better than Cure", we also spend considerable efforts in recording, organizing, summarizing and interpreting health information that would help advance recommendations to the policy makers for devising health policies towards better control of diseases.
We have conducted one of the largest comprehensive epidemiological survey of six common non-communicable diseases (diabetes, hypertension, heart attacks, arthritis, asthma) and common monogenic disorders in rural population of North India. The study has generated meaningful data on prevalence of the above disorders through a door-to-door survey of 3000 households covering close to 30,000 individuals of all ages. The survey has provided evidence of high prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and abnormal lipid profile in the rural population too, much in contrast to the popular belief.
The study is presently stretched out to several villages in Telangana (erstwhile Andhra Pradesh) which will allow comparison of disease burden between Northern and Southern parts of India.
We have conducted one of the largest comprehensive epidemiological survey of six common non-communicable diseases (diabetes, hypertension, heart attacks, arthritis, asthma) and common monogenic disorders in rural population of North India. The study has generated meaningful data on prevalence of the above disorders through a door-to-door survey of 3000 households covering close to 30,000 individuals of all ages. The survey has provided evidence of high prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and abnormal lipid profile in the rural population too, much in contrast to the popular belief.
The study is presently stretched out to several villages in Telangana (erstwhile Andhra Pradesh) which will allow comparison of disease burden between Northern and Southern parts of India.
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