Tag: Genetics
MC1R Variants May Up Melanoma Risk, Even Without Sun Exposure
Variant of gene linked to skin pigmentation tied to higher risk
ACC: Prevalence of Familial Hypercholesterolemia <2 Percent
For any given observed LDL cholesterol level, increased risk for CAD for FH mutation carriers
Genetic Factors Associated With Cannabis Dependence Identified
Genome-wide association ID'd three independent regions with single nucleotide polymorphisms
Gene Transfer Explored As Way to Up LV Function in Heart Failure
AC6 gene transfer increased left ventricular function through a single administration
2011 Criteria Facilitate Diagnosis of Long QT Syndrome
2011 LQTS diagnostic criteria can identify more mutation carriers as being at high probability of LQTS
MODY1 Form of Diabetes May Require Alternate Treatment
Mutations in HNFα cause Mature-Onset Diabetes of the Young 1, with diminished GSIS
Genotype Doesn’t Predict A-Fib in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Genotype was not predictive of onset or severity of atrial fibrillation
Gene Panel Test May Help Predict Ovarian Cancer Prognosis
Women with mutations in some 'DNA repair' genes may survive much longer, research shows
MTHFR Polymorphism, Higher Homocysteine Up Cataract Risk
Increased risk for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism, elevated homocysteine
Familial Hypercholesterolemia More Common Than Thought
Researchers find roughly 834,500 Americans have inherited condition
