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When Allen Rush learned he carried the genetic mutation known as Lynch syndrome, he understood what was at stake.Years earlier, his daughter ...

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RENO, NV - The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (Board), the agency charged with regulating various medical professionals, has added genetic counselors to its list of licensed professions. The ...

Nevada will license genetic counselors in 2026; counselors practicing before Jan. 1 have until July 1 to apply.

Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder, often goes undiagnosed due to symptoms mimicking common ailments. Affecting the spleen, liver, and bones, it's also linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's ...

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