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Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults
A nationwide Australian pilot screened more than 10,000 adults aged 18–40 years for high-risk genetic variants linked to ...
Three genomic assessment centres have progressively started offering genetic testing services in Singapore. Read more at ...
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Black and low-income patients face disparities in access to genetic testing, Penn study finds
At Penn Medicine’s clinic where adults receive genetic counseling and testing, about 9% of patients are Black. By contrast, one in four patients at the cardiology and endocrinology clinics located in ...
Cancer is a disease that profoundly impacts lives, often leaving individuals and families with uncertainty and fear. However, advancements in medical science now enable us to take proactive steps in ...
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Ask the Expert: Genetics counseling
More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...
I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t ...
For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health suggests genetic testing for those who may be at a higher risk of cancer. Genetic testing may be suggested to those who have a family history of cancer.
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha nurse practitioner learned she carries a gene mutation that significantly increases her cancer risk through a free research study at Nebraska Medicine. Erin Thoman, a ...
Genetic testing offered through Texas Oncology is helping patients better understand their risk for certain types of cancer ...
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