A broad genetic test saved one newborn's life. Research suggests it could help millions of others
Brynn Schulte nearly died twice when she was a baby, at one point needing emergency surgery for massive bleeding in her brain.
Aug 27, 2023
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Brynn Schulte nearly died twice when she was a baby, at one point needing emergency surgery for massive bleeding in her brain.
Aug 27, 2023
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The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on cardiomyopathies are published online today in European Heart Journal. This is the first international guideline document to include all cardiomyopathy subtypes, and ...
Aug 25, 2023
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. However, there are an additional 11 genes associated with elevated risk for these ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with questions about their child's health. While genetic testing to help determine the cause of epilepsy is possible, comprehensive testing does not always happen ...
Aug 16, 2023
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A study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting indicated that it may be possible to use a less invasive technique to identify the gene mutations responsible for some arteriovenous ...
Aug 2, 2023
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Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a highly lethal cancer, with a five-year survival rate of less than 20%. Although a precursor lesion to EAC, called Barrett's esophagus (BE), is present in roughly 7% of middle-aged adults, ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Findings from a new international study look set to improve rates of diagnosis for patients undergoing genetic testing in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.
Jul 20, 2023
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A new study of UCLA Health's large genetic biobank is giving researchers new insights into the disease risks faced by the region's diverse communities and their access to health care. The effort, published in Nature Medicine, ...
Jul 18, 2023
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With yet a third new Alzheimer's drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the field is beginning to show progress in the fight to slow the disease.
Jul 17, 2023
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Many people think that a breast health specialist only treats cancer, but the truth is that these doctors handle a wide range of breast-related conditions.
Jul 14, 2023
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