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The original classifications of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 categorization by fluorescent in situ hybridization have been supported by recent data

Novel Findings Support Original Categorization of HER2

ASCO-CAP guidelines support categorization of HER2 by FISH status used in BCIRG clinical trials
More than one-quarter of Canadian and Alaskan Inuit have the TBC1D4 mutation resulting in elevated postprandial glucose

TBC1D4 Mutation Common in North American Inuit

TBC1D4 carriers with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes have increased risk of remaining undiagnosed
Fourteen genes have been identified that may help determine whether a cancer treatment could help a patient

Biomarker Score May Help Predict Response to Cancer Treatment

Researchers say finding might help identify patients most likely to be helped by chemotherapy, radiation
A common genetic variation significantly increases the odds of asthma in children who've had a severe respiratory illness at a young age

Bronchiolitis Plus Gene Variant Raises Asthma Risk in Children

Higher risk seen in those with PAI-1 gene variant and serious respiratory infection at a young age
A quick genetic test might one day help doctors determine within hours whether an infant's fever is from a virus or a serious bacterial infection

Genetics May Help Identify Infection in Febrile Infants

Goal is to distinguish between bacterial, viral illness, researchers say
An updated Committee Opinion urges providers of assisted reproductive technology to do everything possible to reduce the likelihood of a multifetal pregnancy. The report is published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Success, Safety Up for ART With Elective Single Embryo Transfer

Risks are much higher in multifetal gestations, but are also seen for singletons achieved with ART
Variants that have previously been considered causal in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are often misclassified as pathogenic in patients with African or unspecified ancestry

Misclassification of Variants As Pathogenic in Black Americans

Misclassification of benign variants as pathogenic in multiple patients with African, unspecified ancestry
Monogenic forms of diabetes can occur in preterm infants

Monogenic Forms of Diabetes Can Occur in Preterm Infants

Sixty-six percent of preterm infants diagnosed with diabetes before age 6 months had genetic etiology
The activity of two genes may help predict certain breast cancer patients' odds of survival and guide their treatment

F12, STC2 Genes May Help Predict Breast Cancer Survival

Tracking DNA activity patterns may someday help women with HER2+ breast cancers
Compared with current recommendations from professional societies

Expanded Carrier Screening May Up Detection of Genetic Disorders

Expanded screening modeled more hypothetical fetuses at risk for severe or profound conditions