In the world of medicine, time is often of the essence, especially when it comes to the tiniest patients. Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often need swift and accurate diagnoses to guide their treatment. Traditionally, DNA testing has been a slow process, taking days to complete and only used for babies showing specific symptoms. But what if this ...
Doctors who aren't genetics experts might soon play a bigger role in genetic testing. Why? Because there's a huge need for these tests, but not enough geneticists to go around. This is making healthcare systems struggle to keep up. The idea is to train other doctors to handle some of these tests. This could make things faster and easier for patients. But it's not ju...
Parents of children with rare neurological disorders have a lot to think about when it comes to clinical genetic testing (CGT). A recent study asked 101 parents about their thoughts on this topic. The children involved had conditions like cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and developmental delays. Most parents, around 82% to 91%, saw the positive sides of CGT. They believed...
A big change is happening for 23andMe. A court just gave the green light for the company to be sold to a nonprofit group. This group is led by Anne Wojcicki, who used to be the CEO. The sale is worth $305 million. This is not the first time 23andMe has been up for sale. Earlier, there was a $256 million offer from a pharmaceutical company, but that didn't go through....
Genetic research has become a hot topic in recent years. It is a field that holds immense potential for medical advancements. However, public opinion on this subject is not uniform. It is influenced by a variety of factors. One of the most significant factors is religion. This is according to a survey conducted in the United States. The survey involved nearly 5...
Genetic testing for cancer is a powerful tool that can spot cancer risks early. But, surprisingly, not many people are taking advantage of it. A recent investigation dug into why this is happening. It looked at how a person's role as a caregiver, their involvement in online support groups, and their gender might affect their decision to get tested. The study used a ...
Genetic testing has been a hot topic in health circles for years. However, not much thought has gone into how different communities view it. This is especially true for Latino groups. Researchers have looked at attitudes and clinical processes. Yet, they often miss out on using helpful theories. One key idea is behavioral intention. It's a strong sign of whether some...
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a condition that often leads to developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. Since 2016, genetic testing for FXS has been part of Japan's national health insurance. Despite this, the number of FXS diagnoses remains surprisingly low. This raises an important question: how well do pediatricians in Japan unde...
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic condition that affects the body's connective tissues, making bones unusually fragile. This condition is usually identified through clinical observations, but genetic testing can provide additional insights. In Romania, a group of nine patients with type I OI were studied between 2021 and 2024. These patients were seen a...
The world of genetic testing is not always as fair as it should be. A recent study looked into how often people at risk for ovarian cancer get the genetic tests they need. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network suggests that people with a family history of ovarian cancer should get tested for genetic mutations. This is because some people inherit a higher risk ...