Inside Pediatrics
Inside Pediatrics
Children's Hospital of Alabama
How Genetics Is Helping Patients with Rare Diseases
1 seconds Posted Feb 28, 2020 at 7:00 am.
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What is a geneticist? How can they help families on a "diagnostic odyssey" finally put a name to their rare disease or condition? Dr. Anna Hurst explains how whole genome sequencing  can ultimately lead to customized treatment plans for patients. She also breaks down the difference between genetic testing advertised to consumers, versus testing provided by board-certified physicians at a renowned healthcare institution.