What are the immediate consequences of a germline and somatic therapies? Mention at least three.
The immediate consequences of a germline therapy include; the transferring of the DNA into the cells, producing the reproductive cells, eggs or sperm, in the body. This therapy leads to the correction of disease-causing gene variants, certain to be passed down from one generation to the next generation. It may have ethical consequences as well of; informed consent.
In somatic gene therapy, DNA is transferred into the somatic i.e. the body tissues. It specifically targets cells in the body hence it is not passed on to the person’s children. This therapy can offer a cure for several degenerative diseases such as; diabetes and Parkinson's. It may have ethical consequences as well of; informed consent but generally, it is not as severe as in the case of germ line therapy where generations are affected.
What are the immediate consequences of a germline and somatic therapies? Mention at least three.
Mention at least three ethical consequences of false negative and false positive tests in the healthcare system .
What is the difference between somatic and germline mutations. Does it matter if either type of mutation is on autosome or sex chromosome (allosome)?
Mention three differences between group therapies and support groups.
Mention at least two ethical consequences of a double-blind trial.
What is the emphasis of alternative therapies? Mention and describe five (5) models of alternative therapy.
1) What is the germline genotype? How is the germline genotype typically determined (what tissue(s))? 2) Why are the vast majority of somatic mutations not detectable in a blood test? 3) 72 year old woman diagnosed with breast cancer (no family history). IF there is a BRCA1 mutation involved, what samples do you need to collect to genotype? a. blood b. tumor c. urine d. normal mammary tissue from the other breast for 3 I got B since sporatic cancer...
What would be the likely result of activation of telomerase in somatic cells? A) immediate cell death B) Nothing, as somatic cells already have active telomeres C) Cells capable of continuous division D) premature aging of the cell E) Cells displaying extensive DNA rearrangement and mutation
Discussion Topics, Mohr Chapter 18, Somatic Therapies Discussion Topics Learning Objective 1. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been found to be an effective treatment for mental health disorders. What is the indication for ECT? How has your perception of ECT changed after learning more about the procedure? Describe the potential side effects of ECT and the nurse’s role in caring for a client receiving ECT. 2, 3 2. Jackson has been diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder after suffering from depression over...
What are the consequences of having a patient population that is undiagnosed? Mention how this affects what the scientific and medical community know about the mutations that cause HFI
Briefly describe at least three health consequences associated with anorexia nervosa