Tag: Genetics
Radiation Therapy Can Promote Amphiregulin, Which Increases Growth of Metastases
Patients whose tumors expressed increased amphiregulin had shorter progression-free and overall survival
AAP Offers Guidance for Genetic Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Three-tiered agnostic approach is proposed based on diagnostic yield and practical considerations
BRCA Mutations Linked to Breast Implant Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Age-adjusted rate of developing BIA-ALCL 16 times higher for women with mutations versus without
Mismatch Repair Germline Pathogenic Variants Could Predispose to Uveal Melanoma
Twenty-one pathogenic variants found in clinically relevant genes, with an enrichment in mismatch repair genes
Childhood Cancer Treatment, Genetics Contribute to Subsequent Neoplasm Risk
Contributions quantified for subsequent neoplasms in childhood cancer survivors
Shorter Leukocyte Telomere Length Linked to Higher Incidence of Age-Related Brain Diseases
Shorter leukocyte telomere length linked to higher incidence rates of stroke, dementia, late-life depression as composite and individually
Mitochondrial Genetics Key to Metastatic Melanoma Immunotherapy Resistance
Patients belonging to haplogroup T exhibit unique nivolumab-resistant baseline peripheral CD8+ T-cell repertoire
Parents Delaying Introduction of Nuts and Eggs, Tied to Increase in Food Allergy Risk
Most highly allergenic foods introduced to infants at 6 to 9 months
Early Dog Exposure May Modify Genetic Effect on Atopic Eczema Risk
Findings support observational epidemiology showing protective effect of dog exposure early in life
Central Adiposity Measures Associated With Psoriasis Risk
Significant interaction seen for full psoriasis polygenic risk score with waist-to-hip ratio on psoriasis risk
