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	Genetic test shows who will benefit from statins Date: 2010-04-21 18:53:54 For many, statin drugs are the most effective way to lower cholesterol and help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, but the drugs are not always effective for everyone. ... Full Story
	Inexpensive DNA test may help identify inherited disease risk Date: 2010-02-22 18:18:34 A new, low-cost, accurate DNA test capable of revealing a patient's risk of developing certain diseases may soon become available to doctors. ... Full Story
	DNA testing should replace Pap smear as main way to screen for cervical can Date: 2010-01-20 18:21:04 According to researchers from the Center for Cancer Prevention in Turin, Italy, DNA testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) should replace the Pap smear as the preeminent way to screen women for cervical cancer. ... Full Story
	Genetic testing may reveal cause of brain tumor Date: 2009-12-28 22:25:23 Clinical testing by a team of American researchers suggests that the onset of glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain tumor, is driven by the expression of two genes working in tandem.... Full Story
	Gene therapy roots out emphysema in clinical tests Date: 2009-12-22 22:17:09 Genetic testing for mutations which are responsible for causing emphysema may lead to a single-treatment therapy which provides lifetime protection against the progression of the lung disease, according to recent research.... Full Story
	Identification of obstructive pulmonary gene may lead to new treatments Date: 2009-12-17 22:08:07 A gene variant which is associated with inflammation may protect the lungs of children with asthma as well as adult smokers and could lead to new methods of treatment for certain pulmonary diseases.... Full Story
	Increased testing may mean decreased cases of cystic fibrosis Date: 2009-12-16 22:16:53 Testing for cystic fibrosis (CF) in adults who are planning for parenthood and who may be genetically predisposed to the condition may reduce the number of children born with the inherited disease, researchers find.... Full Story
	Study: Test could deliver time- and cost-effective sepsis diagnosis Date: 2009-12-14 22:54:47 A new genetic test geared towards identifying DNA affected by serious infection may help doctors diagnose sepsis more quickly than traditional methods, according to new research.... Full Story
	New law may encourage genetic testing Date: 2009-12-10 22:05:46 Last month the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which bans unfair employment policies based on genetic background, took effect. Health officials and commentators believe the law, which was signed by President Bush in 2008, may improve access to genetic testing, which can help prevent and treat a variety of diseases.... Full Story
	Diagnostic tests may assess risk of heart failure Date: 2009-12-09 22:15:07 In a recent study, genetic testing of heart disease patients helped doctors establish a link between exposure to vitamin D and the risk of developing the condition.... Full Story
	Genetic tests could save lives, money Date: 2009-12-09 22:13:14 DNA testing of individuals who died from sudden cardiac arrest could spot genetic mutations and identify surviving family members at risk for potentially fatal heart arrhythmia, new research indicates. ... Full Story
	DNA test could prevent blood disorder in infants Date: 2009-12-09 22:11:17 Genetic testing in newborns can help identify T-cell lymphopenia, a blood disorder that disrupts the function of the immune system, according to new research.... Full Story
	Genetic testing, therapy curbs blindness in some children Date: 2009-11-12 22:14:10 Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a genetically inherited eye disease, can be effectively treated through gene therapy, a recent study indicates.... Full Story
	Testing, prevention recommended during Alzheimer's Awareness Month Date: 2009-11-03 21:45:43 The Arbor Company, a service that provides housing and care to seniors in six states, is recognizing November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, to offer advice on preventing the disease and to show understanding and support for individuals who live with the condition and their families.... Full Story
	Consumers looking to understand online lab tests could consider doctors Date: 2009-07-31 21:04:29 With genetic testing increasingly available to consumers without the need for a doctor's authorization, Americans can use online medical testing to learn about the likelihood of being diagnosed with congenital conditions later in life.... Full Story
	Study: Children seem to handle revelation of genetic test results well Date: 2009-05-18 21:50:18 Children seem to not respond negatively to their parents' revelation of hereditary risk for breast cancer, according to a new study from Fox Chase Cancer Center.... Full Story
	Georgia law says that non-biological fathers may still owe child support Date: 2009-05-18 21:16:32 Although almost a third of men who take a paternity test discover a child they believe to be their own is not, Georgia state law has only recently allowed ex-husbands and out-of-wedlock fathers to petition to end child support through DNA evidence.... Full Story
	Scientists uncover possible genetic link to stroke risk Date: 2009-04-22 13:48:06 Scientists have found a genetic variant common to millions of people which may raise the risk of stroke. The variant was found during an analysis of the DNA of almost 20,000 people from the U.S. and Europe.... Full Story
	Morgan: Why I got DNA tested for Alzheimer's Date: 2009-03-27 14:00:00 A co-anchor for ABC's news program Nightline has shared his story about getting a DNA test to see if he had an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Full Story
	Woman writes about DNA testing experience Date: 2009-03-26 18:56:15 In an effort to learn about any inherited conditions and inform the public of lab testing services, one woman decided to administer a DNA test and wrote about her experience for a news provider.... Full Story
	Filmmaker to talk about genetic testing Date: 2009-03-26 18:53:56 To know or not to know?... Full Story

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