by Dr Roshan Daniel | Aug 19, 2026 | Doctor Updates, Updates
Genetidoc Genetic Clinic and DNA Testing Lab is proud to welcome Dr. Kshitija Patil, DM Medical Genetics (AIIMS, New Delhi), MD Pediatrics, MRCPCH — Clinical Geneticist and Pediatrician at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai — to its panel of specialists. Dr. Kshitija Patil...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | Aug 11, 2026 | Rare Diseases
Medically reviewed with insights from Genetidoc’s team of clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors A mother brings in her 24-year-old son. His father died of a heart attack at 45. Two weeks ago, his younger brother — just 21 — didn’t wake up one...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | Aug 11, 2026 | Rare Diseases
Medically reviewed by Genetidoc’s team of clinical geneticists, in consultation with genetic counselors and consultant geneticists practising across South and North India. Quick answer: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition that weakens the nerves...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | Jul 30, 2026 | Rare Diseases
What Is Thalassemia, Really? Thalassemia (pronounced thuh-lass-EE-mee-uh) is an inherited blood disorder. It affects how the body makes hemoglobin — the protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. When hemoglobin production is disrupted,...
by Dr Roshan Daniel | Jul 18, 2026 | Rare Diseases
Marriage between first or second cousins – is common and culturally accepted in many communities around the world and India is not an exception. Cousin marriages are often accepted among communities because it strengthens family bonds, keeps property and...
