Vitavita schreef op 16 februari 2015 20:06:
REALITY, the First High-tech Genetic Test for Autism, Now for Everyone.The Latest Release from ESPERITE's Neurology, Oncology, Metabolic Disorders and Prenatal Genetic Testing Pipeline
Geneva, Switzerland - 5 February 2015
ESPERITE announced today the launch of REALITY, the new-generation genetic predisposition test for autism. REALITY is pivotal for tackling autism because the child can be tested at an early age, even at birth. This allows for early intervention which is the most effective approach to alter how autism develops. REALITY is a risk-free, convenient, affordable and reliable test, with results available in less than 3 weeks.
ESPERITE has acquired exclusive worldwide distribution rights (excluding the United States) for IntegraGen's autism test, the first of its kind marketed in the United States.Autism is one of the most frequent and difficult to diagnose childhood disorders, with a growing prevalence rate (1:150 children across Europe) affecting all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. The chance of autism in younger brothers of affected children is 25.9%.
The economic impact of autism with estimated annual costs of $283 billion in the US and UK alone, is more than any other medical condition and greater than the cost of cancer, heart disease and stroke combined. "We are paying for the costs of inaction and the costs of 'inappropriate action,'" says Dr. David Mandell, Director of the Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research, University of Pennsylvania. "What these figures show is a clear need for more effective interventions to treat autism, ideally in early life" declares Professor Martin Knapp, Director of the Personal Social Services Research Unit, LSE.
Frederic Amar, CEO of ESPERITE group: "REALITY provides parents and physicians the key genetic information to best tackle autism through early intervention, fostering a proactive and responsible approach towards doing what is best for the child."