News tagged with hereditary condition


Researchers develop clinical screening program for no.1 genetic cause of colon cancer

(Medical Xpress)—Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that colorectal cancer outcomes could be improved with regular genetic screening for Lynch syndrome, the most common hereditary, adult-onset cause of colorectal cancer, ...

Cancer created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Developing stem cell model for Gaucher disease, neurodegenerative conditions

A new method of using adult stem cells as a model for the hereditary condition Gaucher disease could help accelerate the discovery of new, more effective therapies for this and other conditions such as Parkinson's, according ...

Neuroscience created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

HIF gene mutation found in tumor cells offers new clues about cancer metabolism

For the first time, a mutation in HIF2α, a specific group of genes known as transcription factors that is involved in red blood cell production and cell metabolism, has been identified in cancer tumor cells.

Cancer created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Genetic heart diseases may be responsible for unexplained stillbirths

Genetic researchers have made an important step towards resolving the mystery of the causes of intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), or stillbirth, where a baby dies in the womb after the 14th week of gestation. IUFD is responsible ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jun 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Doctors find cochlear implants restore hearing in rare disorder

Clinical-researchers from University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center report that cochlear implantation provides an effective and safe way of restoring hearing in patients with far advanced otosclerosis (FAO), a hereditary ...

Medical research created Apr 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New throat cancer gene uncovered

Researchers at King's College London and Hiroshima University, Japan, have identified a specific gene linked to throat cancer following a genetic study of a family with 10 members who have developed the condition.

Cancer created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

High risk oesophageal cancer gene discovered

New research from Queen Mary, University of London has uncovered a gene which plays a key role in the development of oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet).

Genetics created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Spanish Fabry disease patients appear to react differently to the rest of Europe

Spanish patients with Fabry disease, a rare hereditary condition where abnormal fatty deposits collect in blood vessels and organs throughout the body, appear to react differently to those in other European countries, according ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0