Current Status in Medical Genetics: Bangladesh Perspective
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2018-11
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Society for Health Care & Research Development
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Background:Tremendous advancement in medical sciences especially in diagnosis, changes the concept of pathophysiology and management of disease. Sophisticated technologies now permit new methodology and high-quality preparations ensuring greater accuracy in molecular and genetic diagnosis. Currently, the genetic laboratories and clinics are prominent worldwide including Bangladesh in conducting more accurate diagnosis as they offer specialized laboratory testing and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation in addition to genetic counseling. The aim of this study is to see the current status of medical genetics in Bangladesh. Methods: This was a descriptive study, conducted by analyzing the online available literature on genetic study in Bangladesh, information obtained by visiting the genetic laboratories of different institution and searching their websites as well as through personal communication with the respective personnel of the institutes of Bangladesh. Results: The spectrum of genetic diseases, genetic services, academic programs in Medical Genetics, genetic counseling and research in genetics conducted in Bangladesh were described in this study. It is an effort to observe the present situation. Though a beginning has been made, the genetic services, counseling and research in the area of medical genetics still not up to the mark. Research in gene therapy and stem cell therapy does almost not exist. Conclusion: Basic knowledge and training in genetics for medical staff should meet the national demands
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Yesmin Zinnat Ara, Nishat Latifa, Md Abdullah-Al-Sayeef, Banik Devjani, Masum Md. Mohiuddin. Lead Associated Nephrotoxicity: A Global Concern. Annals of International medical and Dental Research. 2018 Nov; 4(11): 1-4