With the rise of complex genetic technologies and more tests being ordered by non-genetic healthcare providers, there's been an increase in inappropriately ordered genetic tests. This is where genetic counselors (GCs) come in. They're experts in evaluating whether a genetic test is truly necessary.
Noonan syndrome, a genetic condition that affects multiple parts of the body, impacts around 1 in 1, 000 people. Past studies about this syndrome were done before a lot of genetic testing was available. This new study gives us updated information on how people with Noonan syndrome change over time,
Ever wondered how Alzheimer's disease affects the brains of people with Down syndrome? Scientists are exploring if changes in brain thickness and size can help figure out the disease's stages. It's like trying to solve a brain puzzle: do these changes look the same as in other inherited forms of Alz
Get ready for another round of unwelcome news from Gov. Hochul as she reveals her plans for 2025 in her State of the State address. With a history of ignoring public concerns, Hochul is likely to propose more spending on popular initiatives like youth mental health and free school meals, even for fa
Gout, a type of arthritis caused by uric acid buildup, has been increasingly common in Korea. Scientists have been digging into how genes and daily routines together influence this condition in the Korean population. Early identification of those at risk could make a big difference in preventing gou
When you think of diabetes, you probably picture how it affects your blood sugar. But did you know it also messes with how your muscles use fat? That's what we're diving into here. You see, diabetes ties into a whole bunch of health issues, including how your muscles handle fat. When fat builds up
Imagine tiny plastic bits exposed to sun's UV light. These bits, called nanoplastics, can change over time, affecting how they interact with metals like mercury. But what happens when these aged nanoplastics meet mercury, and how does it impact marine life? A study looked into this with a tiny crust
Gammaherpesviruses are known for causing cancer and lifelong infections in humans. Unfortunately, there are no approved vaccines for major types like Epstein-Barr virus or Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus. Scientists often use a virus called murine gammaherpesvirus-68 (MHV68) to study these infections in
Abusive head trauma, a severe child abuse injury, is a major killer of young kids. Doctors often rely on basic patient info from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to spot these cases. But what if there's more to the story? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) can dig deeper in
You might think that big language models, like the ones powering AI doctors, can predict diseases as well as traditional classifiers. But hold on, let's dig into this! These AI doctors use something called next-word probability to make guesses. However, this isn't the same as the pre-test probabilit
