Publications by authors named "Karen Arnovitz Grinzaid"
Introduction: Ashkenazi Jewish (AJ) individuals face a 1 in 40 (2.5%) risk of having a BRCA mutation, which is 10 times the general population risk. JScreen launched the PEACH BRCA Study, a telehealth-based platform for BRCA education and testing, with the goal of creating an effective model for BRCA testing in low-risk AJ individuals who do not meet national testing criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aims: Access to preconception carrier screening, which provides at-risk couples with more reproductive options, is critically important. To address this need in the Jewish community, genetic counselors at Emory University launched JScreen (www.jscreen.
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- * Despite these recommendations, a significant gap remains in the implementation of carrier screening, with many individuals unaware of the benefits and risks involved, particularly in Jewish communities.
- * To improve awareness and access, Emory University's genetic counselors launched the JScreen program, which offers a comprehensive approach including marketing, online education, at-home testing, and genetic counseling services.