Oncology & Cancer
FDA gives green light to Roche cancer test
The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to Roche for its FoundationOne CDx personalised diagnostic cancer test, the Swiss group said Monday.
Dec 4, 2017
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News tagged with genetic profiles
Oncology & Cancer
New study shows that genomic profiling can help improve treatment of brain tumors in children
The largest genomic profiling study ever conducted into a type of brain tumor known as glioma in children has identified genetic alterations in 96% of cases. As reported in The Oncologist, this genetic information could help ...
Sep 14, 2017
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Cardiology
Genetic mortality risk can be attenuated by lifestyle
(HealthDay)—Genetic variations correlate with mortality in the elderly, although their effect can be influenced by lifestyle behaviors, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics ...
Nov 8, 2016
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Medications
New drugs using only a computer, the internet and free online data
Pharmaceutical companies typically develop new drugs with thousands of staff and budgets that run into the billions of dollars. One estimate puts the cost of bringing a new drug to market at $2.6 billion with others suggesting ...
May 6, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Relapse, poor survival in leukemia linked to genetic mutations that persist in remission
For patients with an often-deadly form of leukemia, new research suggests that lingering cancer-related mutations - detected after initial treatment with chemotherapy - are associated with an increased risk of relapse and ...
Aug 25, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pre-natal blood test study leads to 'unexpected' cancer diagnosis in three women
Researchers in Belgium trying to improve a blood test used to spot foetal disorders have found unexpected signs of cancer in three of the 4000 pregnant women on their study.
Jun 5, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Most cancer patients want tumor profiling, even if it reveals other genetic risks
Most cancer patients would opt for tumor profiling even if the test revealed that they or their families were at risk for other genetic diseases, according to a Yale Cancer Center study. The findings were presented April ...
Apr 22, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Liquid biopsy provides real-time blood test for solid lung cancer tumors
In the rapidly changing world of molecular profiling for genetic diseases, cancer researchers are increasingly optimistic about the reality of a simple blood test to monitor and treat solid tumor cancers.
Feb 27, 2015
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Cardiology
A world first: Discovery of a personalized therapy for cardiovascular disease
Researchers at the Montreal Heart Institute announced today results showing that patients with cardiovascular disease and the appropriate genetic background benefit greatly from the new medication dalcetrapib, with a reduction ...
Jan 12, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Research brings significant improvement in genetic analysis of tumours
Every tumour is unique and requires specific treatment. A thorough and complete analysis of the genetic activity in the tumour cells is necessary to determine the appropriate treatment. Researchers at TU Delft, in collaboration ...
Apr 17, 2014
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