Center for Molecular Biosciences and Genomics

Center for Molecular Biosciences and Genomics Molecular biology center that increases access to genomics in Africa for Africans

NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL SCREENING.Non invasive prenatal screening is a test done during pregnancy to determine the likelih...
01/11/2022

NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL SCREENING.

Non invasive prenatal screening is a test done during pregnancy to determine the likelihood of a fetus having a chromosomal disorder. It is a safe procedure as the mothers’s blood is taken intravenously and taken to the lab for a**lysis. The mother’s DNA contains free floating cell free DNA from the fetus and as such makes it easy for detection. It is however important to note that NIPT doesn’t screen for all chromosomal disorders and it does not diagnose a condition. NIPT mainly determines the likelihood of disorders such as Down’s syndrome, Edward’s syndrome, Patav‘s syndrome and s*x affecting chromosomal disorders such as sickle cell disease. It is recommended to do an NIPT test if you already have a child with chromosomal abnormalities, if an ultrasound showed that the fetus may have an abnormality and have had earlier screening tests that suggest a potential problem. NIPT should be done as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy all through delivery and it is 99% accurate for testing Down’s syndrome. NIPT testing is optional and incase of any concerns, your medical healthcare provider should be able to advice you on prenatal genetic test and help you make an informed decision.

We are here to guide you through the self examination test to detect changes in your breast for early diagnosis and trea...
13/10/2022

We are here to guide you through the self examination test to detect changes in your breast for early diagnosis and treatment

Breast cancer is one of the most leading cancers affecting women globally. Breast cancer affects the breast tissues and ...
06/10/2022

Breast cancer is one of the most leading cancers affecting women globally. Breast cancer affects the breast tissues and the breast cells change and grow out of control. The breast is made up of three main parts; the ducts, the lobules and connective tissue. Cancer can develop from the lobules or ducts and spread to other parts of the body and cause tumors. different people have different forms of breast cancer. Some warning signs and symptoms of breast cancer include lump in the breast or armpit, swelling of part of the breast, pain in the ni**le area, flakiness around the ni**le area and pain in any part of the breast. Although breast cancer can affect anyone, there are some factors that pose a high risk in getting breast cancer. Factors such as age, family history, genetic mutations, previous treatment using radiation therapy and having dense breasts. Although metastasized cancer has no cure, early detection through regular screening makes it easy to treat and manage. One can also reduce the risk of developing breast cancer through physical activity, avoiding alcohol, taking hormonal therapy medicine only after consulting your doctor, breastfeeding your children and if you have inherited the breast cancer gene, you can talk to your doctor about other ways to lower your risk

HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS(HPV)HPV is a caused by DNA virus of the Papillomirividae family. There are two types of HPV: low-r...
13/09/2022

HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS(HPV)
HPV is a caused by DNA virus of the Papillomirividae family. There are two types of HPV: low-risk and high-risk HPV. The low-risk type usually causes little to no symptoms and 90% of it usually clears up on its own. Sometimes, this infection can persist and cause symptoms such as warts and lesions which can lead to cancers such as cervical, v***a, a**l and oropharyngeal at the site they occur. The high-risk type HPV 16 and 18 causes cervical cancer in women and people assigned female at birth. Nearly all people become infected with HPV during their first months and years of being s*xually active, half of these infections are usually the high-risk HPV.
The virus usually spreads from one person to another through skin-to skin contact, vaginal, oral and a**l s*xual in*******se and use of s*x-objects. The use of condoms can lower the spread of HPV but doesn’t prevent it. Infection with HPV doesn’t usually cause symptoms that’s why it is important to get cervical cancer screens regularly. If the HPV develops into cancer, it will cause cancer like symptoms such as bleeding, pain and swollen lymph nodes.
Screening is important as it makes detection of cancer at an early stage and prevent it from metastasizing. Cervical cancer routine screening is important for all women and people who have cervix. The cervical cancer screening includes HPV test that checks for both low risk and high-risk and a pap smear test that checks for changes in the cervical cell.

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