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What are kidney diseases? Some kidney diseases can be due to genetic causes. Depending on the type of kidney disease and specific risks factors, the likelihood of genetic causes …
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Genetic testing for kidney diseases
- November 3, 2022
Genetic testing is currently piloted in Singapore for individuals with kidney diseases suspected to…
How can you get genetic testing for glomerular diseases done in Singapore?
- November 3, 2022
Who is eligible for RAPIDS project? This project invites volunteers who are adults, adolescents…
Genetic testing for family members
- November 3, 2022
Why do family members need genetic testing? If you have a family member who…
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About Kidney Diseases
- November 3, 2022
What are kidney diseases? Some kidney diseases can be due to genetic causes. Depending on the…
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
- November 3, 2022
FSGS is a term used to describe the appearance seen on a kidney biopsy. It suggests areas…
Alport syndrome
- November 3, 2022
Alport syndrome is caused by changes in genes that make different types of collagen (COL4A3, COL4A4, COL4A5)….
Coenzyme Q10 deficiency
- November 3, 2022
Coenzyme Q10 deficiency is one of the few rare genetic kidney disease that has a specific treatment….
Basics of Genetic Testing
- November 3, 2022
What is genetic testing? Genes are made up of DNA. They contain instructions for our body functions….
Genetic testing for family members
- November 3, 2022
Why do family members need genetic testing? If you have a family member who has undergone genetic…