Introduction Genetic pedigree charts serve as essential tools that clarify the complex web of family health histories. They reveal patterns of inheritance that can significantly influence medical decisions. By carefully documenting lineage and associated medical conditions, individuals can uncover potential genetic risks and deepen their understanding of familial health dynamics. However, creating an accurate pedigree […]
Introduction Creating a pedigree genetics chart serves as more than just a family tree; it is an essential tool for understanding hereditary health patterns and associated risks. This guide outlines five straightforward steps to construct an accurate and detailed chart, empowering individuals to uncover their genetic history and improve family health management. However, challenges may […]
Introduction The world of genetic counseling relies heavily on the effective communication of complex hereditary information. In this context, pedigree chart builders serve as essential tools. By converting family histories into clear visual representations, these builders not only improve understanding but also encourage deeper patient engagement in health discussions. As the demand for genetic counseling […]
Master the essentials of how to read a pedigree for effective genetic counseling.
Introduction A genetic pedigree chart drawing tool is a powerful tool for identifying inherited diseases. It is a graphical representation of a family tree that shows the relationships between family members and their genetic traits. It can be used to identify inherited diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease, and sickle cell anemia. The pedigree […]
If you’ve been following our recent posts then you will know about our research to find out more about the challenges and requirements of those working in the genetics services for clinical genetics software solutions. We have already covered the level of user satisfaction in genetics software and the IT challenges faced by genetics services. […]
Our recent market research explored the IT challenges and issues being faced by users of clinical genetics software. If you haven’t already read our article on overall satisfaction with genetics IT systems, then we recommend checking that out first. In this article we reveal some of the main causes of dissatisfaction with genetics software and […]
Overall satisfaction with genetics IT systems found to be only 60 percent in results of 2019 survey.
In a survey we carried out earlier in the year, we asked users of clinical genetics information systems how satisfied they were with their IT system. In this article we will share some of the results of this survey with you. We would also like to thank all those that took part in the survey […]
To help support our users, we are expanding the range of video guides available. Video guides can be accessed from our Help and Support section. These short videos demonstrate various features of TrakGene that will help you use the software. The video guides include how to draw pedigrees and managing electronic patient records. As new […]
We have just released TrakGene version 2.7.19, which contains a number of enhancements. We wanted to let you know about the most significant changes in this version. The Add Family feature on the Find Person screen has been updated so that each user can set their own default folder group and folder to be pre-populated […]