Genetics in Medicine

Diagnosing the undiagnosed: Genetic testing identifies the underlying causes of kidney disease

08.02.2021 - By VariousPlay

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Identifying the underlying genetic cause of kidney failure in patients awaiting transplant can impact donor choice and lead to changes in management and treatment. On this month’s GenePod, Eva Schrezenmeier at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Carsten Bergmann at Medizinische Genetik Mainz and University Hospital Freiburg, discuss how genetic testing can identify a diagnosis for patients with kidney failure who are waitlisted for a kidney transplant.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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