Tag: Genetics
Genetic Variants ID Treatment Response in Psoriasis
Ten SNPs presented that correlate with treatment responses to anti-TNF-α agents
AUA: BRCA Mutations May Play Role in Prostate Cancer
Multiple studies suggest they might
Adiposity Genetic Risk Score Tied to Cardiometabolic Health
Genetic risk score from 11 variants linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease
MAGED2 Mutation Causes Antenatal Bartter’s Syndrome
Symptoms disappeared spontaneously during follow-up in infants who survived
FDA Panel Votes Against Approval of Eteplirsen for DMD
Clinical data did not meet the agency's requirements for well controlled studies necessary for approval
Do Antihistamines Blunt Exercise Recovery?
Histamine blockade changes expression of genes that respond to exercise
BRCA1 Mutation May Reduce Women’s Fertility
The BRCA1 mutation may speed the aging of a woman's ovaries
AACR: Many Breast Cancer Patients May Not Need Chemo
Genetic test can help doctors determine who can safely avoid treatment after surgery
Telomere Length Tied to Higher Myocardial Infarction Risk
Large multiethnic study shows linear relationship when telomere length is divided into tertiles
MC1R Variants May Up Melanoma Risk, Even Without Sun Exposure
Variant of gene linked to skin pigmentation tied to higher risk