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A computer rendering of amyloid plaques amongst neurons and neurofibrillary tangles inside neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Lifestyle-Dementia Links Persist Regardless of Risk Genes, French Study Shows

Dementia prevention efforts may be beneficial despite genetic susceptibility

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<乌鸦传媒>Fertility Treatment Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors With BRCA Mutations

No significant increased risk of recurrence or pregnancy complications

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<乌鸦传媒>Gene Editing Improves Vision in Rare and Devastating Retinal Disorder

Therapy improved best corrected visual acuity in four of 14 patients, and others benefited too

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Variant May Cause Distinct Form of the Disease

Almost all APOE4 homozygotes develop Alzheimer's disease

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<乌鸦传媒>Impact of Recombinant Replacement Therapy Detailed in Genetic Clotting Disorder

Trial that led to FDA approval shows a big difference in replacement levels versus usual care

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<乌鸦传媒>Age-Related Somatic Mutations Implicated in Cardiovascular Death

Clonal hematopoiesis a red flag for people with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis

FDA APPROVED mavorixafor (Xolremdi) over a photo of warts on a woman鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Drug for WHIM Syndrome

CXCR4 antagonist mavorixafor effectively boosts neutrophils and lymphocytes to reduce infections

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<乌鸦传媒>Genetics Studies Have a Diversity Problem That Researchers Struggle to Fix

Most data based on DNA from white people, but small differences can have big health outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Newborn Screening for SMA Appears to Offer Functional Benefits

German cohort study suggests earlier initiation of treatment benefits sitting, walking

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<乌鸦传媒>Need 10,000 Daily Steps to Prevent Obesity? It May Depend on Genetics

Current recommendations may underestimate activity needs for people with high genetic risk

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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

FDA APPROVED ponatinib (Iclusig) over a computer rendering of the destruction of lymphoblast cells

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves New Frontline Regimen for Aggressive ALL

Ponatinib lands indication in combination with chemo for Philadelphia chromosome-positive cases

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<乌鸦传媒>Spinal Delivery of Gene Therapy Promising for Neurodegenerative Disease

Early-phase clinical trial was suggestive of slower progression of giant axonal neuropathy

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<乌鸦传媒>Mutation Linked to Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer Mortality

Cancer-specific mortality twice as high in patients with specific genotype for HSD3B1 allele

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<乌鸦传媒>Higher Polygenic Risk Score Tied to Increased Risk for Glaucoma

Risk scores may allow action before irreversible damage occurs in those with ocular hypertension

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<乌鸦传媒>Cancer Prevention Strategies Linked to Mortality Reduction in BRCA Carriers

Cohort studies indicate oophorectomy, breast MRI surveillance save lives, researchers say

AAAAI over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Drug Gains Steam as On-Demand Option for Hereditary Angioedema Attacks

Investigational sebetralstat offered symptom relief in under 2 hours

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<乌鸦传媒>Faster Cures, More Genetic Treatments: A Q&A With NIH's Joni Rutter

The NCATS Biomedical Data Translator is giving researchers ideas for new disease therapies

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<乌鸦传媒>Potential Biomarker for Perforated Appendicitis Shows Link to Severe Sepsis

Test that can differentiate between simple and perforated appendicitis is "highly desirable"

SMFM over a photo of Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD

<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>A Clue on Why Lupus, Other Autoimmune Diseases Strike Far More Women Than Men

New research shows that the extra X chromosome is involved, but in an unexpected way

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Gene Therapy Allows Kids With Inherited Deafness to Hear

"This is real proof showing gene therapy is working," says researcher

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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>MS Risk Linked to Ancient Migrations

Findings may help demystify multiple sclerosis

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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

FDA APPROVED eplontersen (Wainua) over a computer rendering of amyloidosis

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves New Agent for Nerve Pain From Rare Inherited Disease

Eplontersen gets a nod for polyneuropathy from hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis

ASH over a photo of San Diego Convention Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Pomalidomide Cuts Severe Epistaxis in Genetic Bleeding Disorder

24 weeks of daily treatment significantly reduced recurrent nosebleeds in HHT trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Why Is VEXAS Syndrome Often Fatal? Here's an Answer

New study suggests immunodeficiency is a previously unrecognized feature

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<乌鸦传媒>A Closer Look at the Approval of CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

This landmark event brings up broader considerations and implications for other diseases

A computer rendering of the dorsal striatum and lateral ventricles in the brain of a person with Huntington鈥檚 disease

<乌鸦传媒>Antisense Drug Trial Provides Key Insights About Huntington's Disease

Lessons learned from investigational tominersen

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Jamie Foxx's Health Scare; 23andMe Hacked; Decongestant Probe Announced

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

ACAAI over a photo of Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Here's Why People Think They Developed Food Allergies

Survey finds that 13% thought genetics were responsible, 27% blamed eating behaviors

AHA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>Promising Debut for CRISPR Gene Editing Therapy for LDL Lowering

Preliminary data support concept of "molecular surgery" on PCSK9 gene

<乌鸦传媒>Zoonotic Spillovers; DNA and RNA Testing for Cancer Risk

Also in TTHealthWatch: genes and health conditions among Icelanders

FDA APPROVED ADAMTS13, recombinant-krhn (Adzynma) over a computer rendering of a blood clot.

<乌鸦传媒>First Treatment Approved for Genetic Clotting Disorder

Adzynma indicated as prophylactic or on-demand enzyme replacement therapy in cTTP

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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

FDA ADCOMM exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) over a computer rendering of sickle cells in the bloodstream.

<乌鸦传媒>Potential Cure for Sickle Cell Clears Hurdle for Approval

FDA advisors suggest the benefits of gene therapy outweigh risks of off-target editing

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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"

HFSA over a photo of Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Turns Down ATTR Cardiomyopathy Drug

Decision cites insufficient evidence of clinical meaningfulness

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