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Genetic Testing

News, opinions and meeting coverage in genetics.

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<乌鸦传媒>Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year

Treatment can be deadly for enzyme-deficient patients; NCCN doesn't call for preemptive testing

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<乌鸦传媒>Genome Sequencing Identified Variants in Fetal Structural Anomalies

Researcher touts identification of "high percentage of genetic disorders"

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<乌鸦传媒>More Patients Rely on Early Prenatal Testing as States Toughen Abortion Laws

But testing early in pregnancy may be inaccurate

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<乌鸦传媒>Cost of Genomic Testing on the Minds of Many Oncologists

Insurance coverage, patient out-of-pocket costs key considerations for 80% of survey respondents

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<乌鸦传媒>Retinal Tumor Risk Incidentally Detected at 29 Weeks' Gestation

Finding poses clinical and ethical dilemma for parents and clinicians

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<乌鸦传媒>Moving Beyond the 'Angelina Jolie Effect' to Address Cancer Disparities

A "local heroes effect" can better reach communities of color

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<乌鸦传媒>Quick Genetic Test Offers Hope for Sick, Undiagnosed Kids, but Few Insurers Cover It

Test can "change the trajectory of these children's diseases"

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<乌鸦传媒>In BRCA Breast Cancer, Prophylactic Salpingo-Oophorectomy Tied to Better Survival

PSO should be performed early, particularly for those with the BRCA1 variant, researchers say

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Greenlights Test for Cancer-Predisposing Genetic Mutations

First-of-its-kind DNA test achieved 99% accuracy for variants in dozens of genes

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Reluctantly Backs Patisiran for ATTR Cardiomyopathy

Clinical meaningfulness is a different question, however

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<乌鸦传媒>Some Sinus Relief for Cystic Fibrosis Patients on Trikafta

Lung function, BMI, bacterial swabs, sweat chloride levels also improved

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<乌鸦传媒>Cautious Return-to-Play Appears Safe for Athletes With Heart Conditions

Shift away from blanket restrictions is not placing top-tier athletes at undue risk, data suggest

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<乌鸦传媒>New Recommendations Address Global Inequality in Sickle Cell Disease Care

Commission lays out strategies for progress by 2025 and beyond

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<乌鸦传媒>Whole Genome Sequencing Boosts Diagnosis of Rare Disease in Infants

Whole genome scans took longer than a commercially available test, but not for most urgent cases

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<乌鸦传媒>Bicuspid Aortic Valves and Aortopathy Cluster Among Close Relatives

Large study supports wider screening of family members of probands

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<乌鸦传媒>How to Overcome the Catch-22 in Precision Medicine Research

Improving the patient experience will go a long way

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<乌鸦传媒>ASCO Backs Routine ESR1 Testing for Certain Breast Cancers

Activity of elacestrant in EMERALD trial "provides strong signal" for guideline update

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Extends Trikafta Approval to Even Younger Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Patients ages 2 to 5 years now eligible for the triple therapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Genomics Add Insight Into Worse Colorectal Cancer Outcomes in Black Patients

Fewer actionable mutations, less likely to meet genomic criteria for immunotherapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Many With Cancer Predisposition Diseases Unaware of Genetic Status

Moreover, a significant proportion do not qualify for genetic screening under current guidelines

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<乌鸦传媒>Genomics Can Help Diagnose Rare Pediatric Diseases

Large study found genomic analysis delivered answers for 41% of kids with undiagnosed disease

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<乌鸦传媒>NIH's Genome Chief Says Genomics Is Evolving and Docs Need More Education on It

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<乌鸦传媒>Common Enzyme Deficiency Linked With COVID Severity

Certain groups of men with G6PD deficiency had higher odds of severe illness

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<乌鸦传媒>KRAS Mutations in Metastatic CRC Predict Survival Benefit of Chemo Combo

Trifluridine/tipiracil fails to improve survival in patients with KRAS G12-mutant tumors

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<乌鸦传媒>Inflammatory VEXAS Syndrome May Not Be So Uncommon

Is new disease being missed by physicians?

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<乌鸦传媒>We're Underutilizing Genetic Testing for Colorectal Cancer

Universal germline testing should be part of the standard of cancer care

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<乌鸦传媒>Genomic Assay May Pinpoint Who Can Skip RT After Breast-Conserving Surgery

Patients categorized as low risk with 16-gene signature showed no significant benefit with RT

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<乌鸦传媒>Assay Predicts Breast Cancer Patients Who Will Benefit From Ovarian Suppression

Low score suggests improved outcomes with ovarian suppression plus adjuvant endocrine therapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Decoding Cancer

A conversation with Harold Varmus, MD, who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1989

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<乌鸦传媒>Chris Hemsworth's APOE4 Alzheimer's Gene

The Thor actor recently learned about his genetic predisposition

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<乌鸦传媒>Early Cardiac Amyloidosis Still Bad News Without Treatment

Observational study supports treating even asymptomatic patients

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<乌鸦传媒>My Risk Revealed: A Confirmed BRCA2 Mutation

My dad's cancer diagnosis offered me invaluable information

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<乌鸦传媒>Starch for Cancer Prevention? It's Not as Bananas as You Think

Resistant starch may be protective against certain Lynch syndrome-related cancers

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<乌鸦传媒>Do Pediatric Electrophysiologists Have It Harder?

Clinicians discuss the dilemmas and shortcomings in the field

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Issues Warning on Prenatal Genetic Tests

Relying on results could lead to inappropriate medical decisions, agency warns

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<乌鸦传媒>The Evolving Role of the Medical Geneticist

ACMG leadership on new opportunities for clinicians and the future of genetic medicine

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<乌鸦传媒>Experts Question Whether It's Okay to Test Embryos for Common Diseases

Researchers developed an algorithm to test for diseases such as diabetes, but is it ethical?

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<乌鸦传媒>Prenatal Blood Test Info Often Misleads, Endangering Normal Pregnancies

Report blasts misleading language around non-invasive prenatal blood tests

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<乌鸦传媒>Highly Mutated Breast Cancer Responds to Immunotherapy

Nivolumab-ipilimumab combination associated with durable response in small study

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<乌鸦传媒>Genetic Testing Benefits Children With Unexplained Epilepsy

Findings can alter treatment, prognosis, overall care

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