Tag: Genetics
Genetic Testing Recommended for All Patients With Breast Cancer
All with personal history of breast cancer should be offered testing; updated testing recommended
Endogenous Testosterone Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Genetically predicted endogenous testosterone may have role in thromboembolism, heart failure, MI
Blood Test Offers Early Warning for Kidney Transplant Rejection
Monitoring for certain genes in peripheral blood samples might predict rejection before it occurs
Liquid Biopsy-Based Test IDs Biomarkers in Metastatic NSCLC
Test led to increase in number of patients with identified G7 biomarker, reduction in turnaround time
Genetic Variant Tied to Leukemia Risk in Hispanic Children
Novel susceptibility locus identified in the ERG gene for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Oncotype DX Not Cost-Effective for Low-Risk Breast Cancer
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio varies across clinical risk groups, sensitive to patient age
USPSTF Says Screen Women With Higher Risk for BRCA Mutations
Those with positive results should be provided with genetic counseling, testing if indicated
Improved Genetic Risk Score Aids Type 1 Diabetes Classification
Revised risk score also improves newborn screening versus HLA genotyping alone
Objectively Assessed Exercise Protective Against Depression
Objectively assessed, but not self-reported, physical activity protects against major depressive disorder
Breast Cancer Patients Do Not Overreact to Genetic Testing
No increased cancer worry for multigene panel testing versus BRCA1/2-only test after cancer diagnosis
