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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

How Coordinated Care Plans Affect Medicaid Spending

"Imagine you're one of the over 4 million folks who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. You might be on a dual-eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) that only coordinates care. What does this mean? Well, it's a bit like having a personal healthcare manager. This manager makes sure you get all the serv

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking Family Ties With DNA Data

Ever heard about a cool method called investigative genetic genealogy (IGG)? It's a big deal for finding DNA matches from crime scenes or disaster victims. With new tech, we can now check millions of SNPs (tiny DNA differences) at once. But, there are some issues like bad quality samples, high costs

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

Unraveling MYC's Mysteries: Decoding Genetic Variants

Imagine a tiny part of our DNA that's like a supervisor in a busy factory, telling cells what to do. This is the MYC gene, and it's crucial for cells to grow, change, and even keep our immune system on guard. But sometimes, this supervisor can go rogue, causing trouble in over 70% of human cancers.

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

SNPs in CDH1 Gene: Do They Make You More Prone to Stomach Cancer?

Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the fascinating world of genetics and cancer! You know how a slight change in DNA can have big effects? Well, meet SNPs, or single nucleotide polymorphisms. These tiny tweaks in our genes can sometimes make us more prone to certain diseases. Take gastric c

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