Tag: Genetics
Extended RAS Testing Urged Before EGFR MoAB Therapy
Extended testing recommended for mutations in KRAS, NRAS in patients with metastatic CRC
‘GOLD’ Criteria May Misdiagnosis Normal Phenotypes
Among adults with GLI-defined normal spirometry
MRI Effectively Measures Hemochromatosis Iron Burden
MRI tested in detection of iron stores in heart, liver and spleen, and pancreas
Differences Found in Smokers, Nonsmokers Who Develop NSCLC
Nonsmokers more likely than smokers to be women and to have adenocarcinoma
Too Few Women Getting Counseling Before BRCA Test
But outside expert questions whether counseling may be more important after a positive test result
Gene Variant May Boost Effect of Higher-Protein Diet in T2DM
Researchers find benefit for those with gene variant related to vitamin D metabolism
Prospective Validation of 21-Gene Risk of Recurrence Score
Score identifies breast cancer patients with low risk of recurrence who may be spared adjuvant chemo
Age, Obesity Affect Gene Expression in Symptomatic BPH
Age, obesity promote methylation, suppression of 5α-reductase 2
Tips Offered for Management of Genetic Conditions in Pregnancy
Committee opinion recommends multidisciplinary approach from preconception through postpartum
Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Almost Absent in FUT2 Nonsecretors
U.S. children with genetic polymorphism affecting secretor status seem to be protected from rotavirus
