genetic testing
Newly Formed Advocacy Group Urges FDA Action on Alzheimer's Disease Risk Gene
The ApoE4 Alzheimer's Alliance is calling for an increased focus on patients with ApoE4, a gene variant associated with increased Alzheimer's risk.
Genome Medical, Nest Genomics Team up to Expand Access to Genetic Services
The partnership combines Nest's digital platform with Genome Medical’s expertise in genetic testing, medical consultations, and genetic counseling.
BRCA1/2 Mutations Aren't Equal: Researchers Push for Reduced Penetrance Pathogenic Variant Category
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Researchers worked with two labs to identify 16 consensus lower-risk pathogenic variants and are pushing for greater recognition of such variants.
Ambry Updates Hereditary Cancer Risk Panels With Eye Toward Gene-Disease Validity, Guidelines
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The panels assess genes with strong disease links and clinical management guidelines, but the firm offers limited-evidence genes as an add-on option.
NCCN Adds Prostate Cancer to Genetic Risk Assessment Guidelines
The NCCN also recently updated genetic risk guidelines for colorectal, endometrial, and gastric cancers.
Oct 15, 2024