title: Recently available techniques applicable to genetic problems in the Middle East.
abstract: In this paper, we address the preventive health aspects of genetic problems in the Middle East and provide guidelines to prioritize preventive strategies. Applications of various novel genetic techniques such as comprehensive neonatal screening, high throughput heterozygote detection, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, Affymetrix systems, the NanoChip system and a new way of sensitive karyotyping for single-cell chromosome abnormalities are discussed. In conclusion, from the various genetic techniques available, each country should adopt strategies most suitable to its genetic needs and should prioritize the programs to be used in prevention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Genetics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, PO Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia. Ozand@kfshrc.edu.sa
authors.forename: Pinar T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Ozand
authors.forename: Ali Al
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Odaib
authors.forename: Nadia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sakati
authors.forename: Ali M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Al-Hellani
mesh_terms: D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics*; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007621:Karyotyping; D046208:Microchip Analytical Procedures; D008877:Middle East; D015997:Neonatal Screening; D011315:Preventive Medicine