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Severity sample 2
Severity sample 2 Gravité de l’événement, selon le Guide de l’utilisateur – Définitions et exemples, pour ce qui est de l’utilisation du rapport de déclaration d’incident ou d’accident (AH-223A), selon la version utilisée en 2009-2010. Ce document donne …
The Ashkenazi Jewish screening program
The Ashkenazi Jewish screening program What is the MUHC’s Jewish Genetic Condition screening program? Who are the Members of the Ashkenazi Jewish Population? The adjective Ashkenazi is from the Hebrew word "Ashkenaz," which refers to Germany. The present …
Post-test
Post-test Individuals of the Ashkenazi Jewish community who received the result of their genetic test and wish to learn more about its meaning. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ! If you are pregnant or have any questions concerning your result and wish to speak to a …
We are both carriers of Tay-Sachs disease
We are both carriers of Tay-Sachs disease Please call the Department of Medical Genetics to schedule an appointment for a genetic counselling session at 514-412-4427 if not already booked. Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) TSD is caused by the absence of a molecule …
We are Both Carriers of Familial Dysautonomia
We are Both Carriers of Familial Dysautonomia Please call the Department of Medical Genetics to schedule an appointment for a genetic counselling session at 514-412-4427 if not already booked. Canavan disease (CD) CD is caused by the absence of a molecule …
We are carriers of different conditions
We are carriers of different conditions Since you are carriers of different conditions , your chance of having an affected child for each genetic condition is very low. Being a carrier for one condition is independent from being a carrier for another …
One of us is a Carrier and the Other one has a Negative Result
One of us is a Carrier and the Other one has a Negative Result Since one of you is a carrier and the other one has a negative result for the same condition , your chance of having a child with this genetic condition is very low. However, this chance is …
One of us is a Carrier and the Other one has not been Tested
One of us is a Carrier and the Other one has not been Tested Since one of you has a positive result and the other one has not been tested for the same condition, your chance of having a child with the genetic condition is low. The remaining risk will vary …
We Both have a Negative Result for the Same Condition
We Both have a Negative Result for the Same Condition Since you both have a negative result for the same condition , your chance of having a child with this genetic condition is extremely low. If you wish to get more information about your test results, …
Healthcare professionals
Healthcare professionals What type of carrier screening is offered at the MUHC to the Ashkenazi Jewish population? Following the joint recommendations of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) and the Society of Obstetricians and …