Tag: Genetics
Causal Link Seen for High Ferritin, Serum Iron With Lower Risk for RA
Genetic predisposition to high ferritin and serum iron status associated with lower risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis
AI May Aid Diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome
High accuracy seen using ordinary online photographs
Risk for Developing Type 1 Diabetes Doubled With Paternal Link
In utero exposure to affected mother appears to offer protection to offspring
Low-Cost, Group-Based Lifestyle Intervention Aids Diabetes Outcomes
Findings show benefit even among those at high genetic risk for diabetes
Fish Oil Supplements Counteract Genetic Predisposition to High Cholesterol
Findings seen for total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides
Common Genetic Risk Seen for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Cancer
Women with POI have increase in breast cancer, while relatives of these women have an increased risk for breast, colon, prostate cancers
Many Breast Cancer Survivors With Indications for Genetic Testing Do Not Receive It
Findings not just following diagnosis, but six years after diagnosis
Link Between T2DM, Spinal Degenerative Disorder May Be Method-Dependent
T2DM was an independent risk factor for SDD in logistic regression analysis; no causal relationship seen in MR analyses
Neighborhood Disadvantage Metrics Tied to Stress Genes in Prostate Cancer
Expression of several stress-related genes increased in prostate tumors for men living in disadvantaged neighborhoods
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to New Psoriasis
Increase in psoriasis risk also seen among those with higher genetic vulnerability and increased exposure to air pollutants
