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Limiting first trimester screening (FTS) by cell-free fetal (cff) DNA to only patients in certain risk categories may be a feasible cost-containing strategy

Two-Stage Screening Could Be Cost-Effective for Trisomy

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Cost-benefit analysis of hypothetical model based on implementation of cell-free fetal DNA
Patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia have a significantly increased risk for coronary heart disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

CVD Risks Way Up in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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Clinician-patient discussions on guideline-supported therapies can be informed by data
Women with BRCA mutations undergoing risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy do not have increased risk for uterine cancer

BRCA1 Mutations May Raise Risk of Serous/Serous-Like Uterine CA

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Although overall risk for uterine cancer after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy not increased
For patients with minor ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack

Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Good for Noncarriers of CYP2C19 Variants

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Reduction in risk of new stroke for clopidogrel plus aspirin in those not carrying loss-of-function alleles
Patients with multiple system atrophy have reduced levels of coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 Levels Linked to Multiple System Atrophy

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Decreased levels of plasma CoQ10 in patients with MSA, regardless of genotype
Genetic testing may help diagnose or rule out central nervous system infections

DNA Tests May Aid Diagnosis of CNS Infections

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Genetic sequencing of inflamed brain tissue helped scientists determine cause of damage in many cases
The 12-gene Recurrence Score assay is valid for stage II and III colon cancer without chemotherapy

12-Gene Recurrence Score Valid in Colon Cancer Without Chemo

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After adjustment for disease stage, continuous Recurrence Score linked to recurrence-free interval
Scientists have identified new gene mutations that may be tied to colorectal cancer. The study was published online June 22 in Nature Communications.

Genetic Picture of Colorectal Cancer Clarified

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Researchers say it's likely that all the major genetic mutations have been discovered
Genetic testing can increase the identification of a possible cause of sudden cardiac death in children and young adults

Genetic Testing Helps Identify Causes of Sudden Cardiac Death

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Clinically relevant gene mutations identified in 27 percent of cases of unexplained sudden cardiac death
A potential way to prevent Zika and similar viruses from spreading in the body has been identified

Scientists Pinpoint Potential Drug Target for Zika Virus

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Gene pathway that allows virus to move from one cell to the next could be future drug target