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Genetic Testing Benefits Children With Unexplained Epilepsy

Findings can alter treatment, prognosis, overall care

Testing implantation embryos in IVF

Preimplantation Genetic Testing Fails to Improve IVF Birth Rates

Testing not necessary for women with good chance of live birth, experts say

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Gene Expression Test Improves IPF Diagnosis

Quasi-real-world study indicates that physicians will likely find it helpful

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A Familiar Drug Can Keep Early-Stage HCM at Bay

Treatment with valsartan most beneficial when started early?

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Rapid Genetic Testing May Have Spared This Baby From Death

Whole-genome sequencing delivered diagnosis in record 13 hours; treated with thiamine

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An Unhealthy Diet Feeds Into Clonal Hematopoiesis

Can diet mitigate the CVD risk of this age-related genetic phenomenon?

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Familial Hypercholesterolemia Tends to Slip Past Genetic Tests

Array-based screens no match for more comprehensive tests

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N.J. Mother Sues Her Former Doctor for Fertility Fraud

DNA kit identified fertility doctor as daughter's father, suit alleges

Bottles of Rozlytrek (entrectinib) 200 mg and 100 mg capsules.

Entrectinib Impresses in Certain Lung Cancers

Durable responses in most patients with advanced NSCLC, active in brain mets

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Oncotype DX Misses on Breast Cancer Risk in Black Women

Accuracy of 21-gene recurrence score worse compared with white women

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Not Just BRCA: Large Studies ID Other Key Breast Cancer Risk Genes

Implications for screening and other risk-management strategies, researchers say

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Online Tool Refines Individual Risks in Breast Cancer

RSClin incorporates 21-gene recurrence score with tumor grade, size, and more

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SPRINT: African Ancestry Not an Innate CVD Risk in Blacks

Study refutes genetic basis for racial disparities in hypertension, CVD

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SCOTUS Punts on Biomarker Test Patents

Wide-ranging issue effectively referred to Congress

IGHV-Unmutated CLL: Gene Signature May Predict Outcomes After First-Line FCR

Prognostic tool may predict who is likely to achieve a relatively long remission

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Deaf Parents Want Deaf Baby: Bioethicist Weighs In

You voted, now see the results and an expert's discussion

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Mila's N-of-1 Trial Detailed in NEJM

Neurologic scores stabilized, seizures diminished with tailored antisense oligonucleotide therapy

Fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and rituximab over a chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) blood smear under light microscopy

FCR Still an Option in IGHV-Unmutated CLL?

Gene signature identifies lower-risk group with greater chemoimmunotherapy benefit

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Ethics Consult: Deaf Couple Only Wants Deaf Baby

You make the call: should doctor implant embryo selected for deafness?

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'Dirtier' Drugs Step Aside in RET-Positive NSCLC

Over two-thirds of patients respond to selective RET inhibitor

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The Legacy of Henry Lynch, MD

Earlier this summer the legendary researcher passed, his contributions to cancer research are immeasurable

Fertility Fraud; Pharma's 'Patient' Advocacy; Mass. Nursing Homes Fined

This past week in healthcare investigations

Genetic Profiling Disappoints for CUP Survival

But testing in cancer of unknown primary site did help with prognosis

Mysteries Solved at NIH Program for Undiagnosed Illnesses

Dx has come to light in 35% of accepted cases so far

Inherited JAK3 Mutation May Up Head/Neck Ca Risk in African Americans

About 8% carry the single nucleotide polymorphism

Rapid Genetic Test May Prevent Abx-Linked Hearing Loss in Babies

For newborns with sepsis,identifies those at risk from aminoglycosides

IMPACT Trial: Support for Targeted Cancer Tx Approaches

Survival doubled with therapy matched to tumor genetics

Sorting Out Genomic Tests for Prostate Cancer

Discordance between tests, with NCCN risk criteria

Genetics Identified for Alcohol-Related Heart Damage

Variant in titin-coding gene may contribute to cardiomyopathy susceptibility

Genetic Test Criteria Often Miss Breast Cancer Risk

Similar cancer-linked mutations in patients who did or did not met test criteria

Telemedicine OK for Genetic Testing and Counseling

Trial finds no major difference in psychosocial outcomes

Genomic Testing Helps Cancer Patients -- When Results are Used

Also, liquid biopsy can ID drug-responsive tumors

Growing Data Linking Autism with Genetic Roots (NBC News)

New study identified genes predisposing some to condition

CardioBrief: Prenatal Genetic Test Billing Practices Questioned

Insurance billed $2,760, but is the "real" bill $200?

Former NCI Chief Niederhuber Shifts Gears

At age 78, still active in research and administration

New IVF Screening Method May ID Most Viable Embryos

Mitochondrial DNA plays role in implantation success

Doctors Urged to Practice 'Conservative Diagnosis'

And sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea

Gene Therapy Works in SCID With No Risk of Leukemia

NEW ORLEANS -- Genetic therapy appeared to restore the immune system of patients with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), but without leading to leukemia as a side effect, researchers reported here.

Morning Break: Addictive Oreos and Sperm-Slaying Bacon

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the 麻豆传媒 staff.

Docs Contradict NCAA on Sickle Cell Trait Tests

The American Society of Hematology is challenging the major college sports organization over its policy on sickle cell trait testing for athletes.

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