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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in genetics.

LDL particles binding to LDL receptors on the cell membrane

<乌鸦传媒>The Alzheimer's-Cholesterol Connection

Parallel lines of evidence link the two in early-onset Alzheimer's disease

<乌鸦传媒>Fertility Fraud; Pharma's 'Patient' Advocacy; Mass. Nursing Homes Fined

This past week in healthcare investigations

<乌鸦传媒>Bespoke Babies to Prevent CF: Best Use Case or Ethical Bog?

Bioethicist and pediatrician debate cystic fibrosis gene-editing

<乌鸦传媒>Genetic Profiling Disappoints for CUP Survival

But testing in cancer of unknown primary site did help with prognosis

<乌鸦传媒>Parkinson's Gene Therapy Shows Signs of Motor Improvement

Early open-label trial in advancing Parkinson's disease showed treatment was safe, well-tolerated

<乌鸦传媒>Cannabis Use Again Tied to Risk for Psychotic-Like Experiences

Genetics underlies the association, but heavy use may also play a role

<乌鸦传媒>Mysteries Solved at NIH Program for Undiagnosed Illnesses

Dx has come to light in 35% of accepted cases so far

<乌鸦传媒>Inherited JAK3 Mutation May Up Head/Neck Ca Risk in African Americans

About 8% carry the single nucleotide polymorphism

<乌鸦传媒>Frequent Basal Cell Cancers Sign of Broader Inherited Risk

Tripled rates of internal malignancies such as breast and prostate tumors

<乌鸦传媒>Afib Patch Test; Heart Failure and Genetics: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include a patch to diagnose atrial fibrillation, USPSTF recommendations on nontraditional risk factors for heart disease, the role of genetics in congestive heart failure, and multivitamins and heart disease.

<乌鸦传媒>Genetic Role in Heart Failure Seen in Adoption Study

Researchers suggest searching for specific variants

<乌鸦传媒>ADHD Higher in Preterm Babies, Especially Girls

Sibling study shows association may not be tied to genes or family environment

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiovascular Risk in RA: Beyond Inflammation?

With adverse lifestyle plus bad genes plus inflammation, 'you unleash hell'

<乌鸦传媒>Rapid Genetic Test May Prevent Abx-Linked Hearing Loss in Babies

For newborns with sepsis,identifies those at risk from aminoglycosides

<乌鸦传媒>AMA Tangles With 'Gene Doping' Guidelines

Also: emergency room evidence; impact of corporate investors in healthcare

<乌鸦传媒>IMPACT Trial: Support for Targeted Cancer Tx Approaches

Survival doubled with therapy matched to tumor genetics

<乌鸦传媒>Sorting Out Genomic Tests for Prostate Cancer

Discordance between tests, with NCCN risk criteria

<乌鸦传媒>Genetics Identified for Alcohol-Related Heart Damage

Variant in titin-coding gene may contribute to cardiomyopathy susceptibility

<乌鸦传媒>Genetic Test Criteria Often Miss Breast Cancer Risk

Similar cancer-linked mutations in patients who did or did not met test criteria

<乌鸦传媒>Antisense Therapy Shows Promise in Huntington's

First human trial of huntingtin-lowering drug appears safe, well tolerated

<乌鸦传媒>Drug Could Make Progeria Manageable, Not Fatal

A potential breakthrough for this genetic rapid-aging disease in children

<乌鸦传媒>It's Official! Curing Patients Is Bad for Business

Milton Packer describes the end result of profit-dominated drug development

<乌鸦传媒>Capitalism vs Communism: Is It Really in the Genes?

Perry Wilson, MD, examines ambitious claim for genomics research

<乌鸦传媒>Gene Therapy Flops for Critical Limb Ischemia

Non-viral biologic agent didn't improve wound healing

<乌鸦传媒>Low-Fat versus Low-Carb: Both Work for Weight Loss

No interaction found with genotype, weight lost

<乌鸦传媒>Dietary Sodium Tied to New-Onset Diabetes Risk

Higher rates of type 2 and late autoimmune diabetes in adults with increasing sodium

<乌鸦传媒>Telemedicine OK for Genetic Testing and Counseling

Trial finds no major difference in psychosocial outcomes

<乌鸦传媒>Genomic Testing Helps Cancer Patients -- When Results are Used

Also, liquid biopsy can ID drug-responsive tumors

<乌鸦传媒>Presymptomatic Infants Do Best with Nusinersen

Best results may be with dosing before 6 weeks of age

<乌鸦传媒>Eteplirsen Boosts Dystrophin, Function in DMD

Details from 12 patients in Study 201/202 reported at AAN

<乌鸦传媒>Older Kids With SMA Still Benefit From Nusinersen

But motor benefits more impressive in infants

<乌鸦传媒>SMA Gene Therapy Promising in Early Results

12 children with spinal muscular atrophy hit motor milestones in phase I trial of AVXS-101

<乌鸦传媒>Growing Data Linking Autism with Genetic Roots (NBC News)

New study identified genes predisposing some to condition

<乌鸦传媒>CardioBrief: Prenatal Genetic Test Billing Practices Questioned

Insurance billed $2,760, but is the "real" bill $200?

<乌鸦传媒>Former NCI Chief Niederhuber Shifts Gears

At age 78, still active in research and administration

<乌鸦传媒>Coffee, Genetics May Block Hepatitis in Heavy Drinkers

Gene variant also shows possible liver-protective effect

<乌鸦传媒>HIV Drug Fails in Small MS Trial

Casts doubt on novel theory of MS etiology

<乌鸦传媒>New IVF Screening Method May ID Most Viable Embryos

Mitochondrial DNA plays role in implantation success

<乌鸦传媒>301 People Charged With $900 Million in False Medicare Billings

Largest sweep since government fraud team began in 2007

<乌鸦传媒>How to Avoid Misdiagnosis

How a patient makes you feel may affect your diagnostic acumen

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