Although genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mutations continue to face a high risk of cancer incidence after age 50, even if they ...
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Genetic counseling and genetic testing for mutations in certain genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes—can help people understand their risk of certain types of cancer that can run in families, and improve outcomes through ...
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A recent study published in Nature Communications has identified novel genetic causes of non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), the most severe form of male infertility, findings that improve the characterization of the disorder ...
Feb 13, 2023
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Imagine a patient has been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder, and their health care provider is reviewing medication options to help them curb their drinking. The provider asks the patient some basic questions, like alcohol ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies.
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Identifying recurrent genetic alterations in myeloid neoplasms has improved diagnosis and expanded targeted treatments available to patients. However, treatment initiation can be delayed by the variable and lengthy turnaround ...
Feb 6, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Toronto and University of Padova have found that the association between heavy coffee consumption and kidney dysfunction hinges on a common genetic variation.
Feb 2, 2023
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More women, even those at low risk for ovarian cancer, who have finished having children should have their fallopian tubes removed as a precaution to prevent the deadly disease, a leading research group has advised.
Feb 1, 2023
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Advances in understanding the many different genetic causes of childhood-onset hearing loss indicate that genomic testing could assist in treatment planning, including optimal timing of treatment.
Jan 19, 2023
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In a world first international study led by Monash University researchers in Australia, the genetic markers for people with diabetes at risk of developing kidney disease have been identified.
Jan 18, 2023
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