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Purposes of Genetic Testing
Dr. Ed McCabe, Chief of the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, explains that genetic testing is done to facilitate the diagnosis of genetic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Such testing can be invaluable in encouraging individuals ...
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Treating Metabolic Diseases
Dr. Ed McCabe, Chief of the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, talks about progress that's been made in treating those afflicted with Sickle Cell disease, PKU (phenylketonuria) and other metabolic disorders.
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In Utero Treatment
Dr. Ed McCabe, Chief of the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, talks about progress that's been made in treating disorders in utero, including heart failure and neural tube defects.