Genetic testing, often via a blood sample, can confirm a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. It can also identify specific gene mutations to help guide treatment and determine whether or not someone is a ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and genetic testing proved to be lifesaving for the women featured in this story. Jodi Lavery discovered she had a BRCA-2 gene mutation, ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

We performed a quality improvement study to evaluate our GT processes within gynecologic surgery/medical oncology clinics. All eligible patients with newly diagnosed OC/EC were identified for GT and ...

Dr Adam Jameson, a pharmacist with a PhD in pharmacogenomics, the science of how our genes influence our responses to ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Genetic tests for Alzheimer’s can detect specific genes linked to the disease. In most cases, they can’t definitively confirm or predict a diagnosis, but they can provide insight into your relative ...

LDCT lung cancer screening implementation in a Veterans Affairs hospital: A quality initiative. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract does not include a ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart condition that people typically inherit from their biological parents through their genes. Genetic testing can help identify people at risk of developing ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Understanding the intricate process of aging has been a subject of fascination for scientists and researchers. While aging is a natural part of life, recent studies have shed light on ...