Study reports cost-effectiveness of population genetic testing
An exhaustive cost-benefit analysis of population genetic testing published in Annals of Internal Medicine concludes with a recommendation to U.S. health policymakers to adopt routine testing of adults...
View ArticleWhat was the prevalence of germline genetic testing among patients diagnosed...
Researchers performed an observational study to determine the prevalence of germline genetic testing among all patients aged 20 years or older diagnosed with cancer between January 1, 2013, and March...
View ArticleAdopting a 30th birthday genetic profile test could save lives and NHS costs
A new study published in the US medical journal ‘The Annals of Internal Medicine’ makes a very strong case for universal genetic testing at the age of 30.
View ArticleMany patients with Lynch syndrome remain undiagnosed, study finds
New research from Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators could warrant reconsideration of current screening guidelines to include a poorly recognized cause of Lynch syndrome, the most common cause of...
View ArticleHigh-intensity exercise may reduce colorectal cancer risk in Lynch Syndrome...
Regular and intense aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome (LS) by improving the immune system's ability to detect and remove potentially harmful...
View ArticleExercise boosts immune defense in Lynch syndrome patients
Aerobic exercise, specifically cycling, shows promise in reducing inflammation and boosting immune responses in the colonic tissue of Lynch syndrome patients, a group at high risk for colorectal...
View ArticleBlood test detects cancer earlier in individuals with Li-Fraumeni syndrome
Researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) and University Health Network (UHN) have demonstrated that by analyzing patients' blood...
View ArticleAustralian study shows combined genomic screening for major hereditary...
In an Australian study published in EClinicalMedicine, researchers evaluated the impact of a combined genomic screening program for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and familial...
View ArticleStudy shows AI tool's high accuracy in answering genetic counseling questions
An artificial intelligence tool correctly answered 83 percent of common genetic counseling questions, including those about genetic testing and genetic syndromes, a new study found.
View ArticleNCCN 2024 Annual Conference focuses on practical applications for improving...
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-;an alliance of leading cancer centers-;hosted more than 1,700 oncology professionals during the NCCN 2024 Annual Conference on April 5-7.
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