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EP 142: From genome to bedside: How genetics is transforming modern medical practice with Dr. Andrea Gropman

2024/7/11
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The Genetics Podcast

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0:00 Introduction1:40 Andrea’s background and how she got into the field of genetics, neuroimaging, and metabolic disorders4:00 Insights into Andrea’s clinical practice, including the diverse families and patients she serves and her approach to clinical decision-making6:30 How genetics and genomics have changed the diagnostic journey in the last 25 years10:00 Insurance coverage for genetic testing as a key component of preventive and diagnostic medicine13:00 The role of genetics and genetic research in shaping medical education and enhancing various medical specialties and subspecialties 16:00 The transformative impact on clinical care by various neuroimaging technologies, such as spectroscopy, MRIs, wearable neuroimaging devices, and more23:50 The potential of newborn screening programs, particularly for families with a history of disease and for critically ill neonates29:00 The onset and prevalence of diseases such as Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency (OTC)34:00 Improvements in the treatment options for genetic-based diseases38:10 Exciting advancements in Andrea’s field and her insights on the most anticipated and groundbreaking technological innovations41:20 Closing remarksPlease consider rating and reviewing) us on your chosen podcast listening platform!