Search results for "Practical Genomics"
Even rare inherited cancer syndromes lurk in your practice
Pop quiz: How many health care rating schemes are out there?.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/05/nine.htm
1 May 2008
Target unique genetic diseases through common pathways
Marfan syndrome may benefit from angiotension receptor blockers, just one example of how genetic diseases can be cured by available drugs instead of genetic cures, by W. Gregory Feero, MD, PhD.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/09/genomics.htm
1 Sep 2008
Genomics impacts everyday practices in unexpected ways
The hospitalization of a relative sets a leader in genomic research musing about how far medical practice has advanced in treating a common condition, and how far cutting-edge advances could go.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2009/07/genomics.htm
1 Jul 2009
Expectations exceed understanding in unraveling the genome
Genomic advances have come at a tremendous pace, yet frustration exists that the benefits are not available today. Members of the medical community debate where to focus resources to balance long-term goals against pressing needs.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2010/09/genomics.htm
1 Sep 2010
Genomics victory marks end of government service for its main proponent
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act—the first civil rights bill of the new century of the life sciences—affords nationwide protection from discrimination based on genetic heritage.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/07/genomics.htm
1 Jul 2008
Blueprint reveals clinical slant to upcoming genomics research
The 10th anniversary of the publication of the entire sequenced human genome is celebrated with another publication, this time of clinical applications for the research. Not only can diseases be treated, but better drugs and streamlined clinical trials may result.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2011/04/genomics.htm
1 Apr 2011
Companies may bring genetic scans direct to consumers
The American consumer seems to be growing weary of TV ads for erectile dysfunction drugs.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/02/genomics.htm
1 Feb 2008
Personalized medicine with a genomic twist
Personalized medicine with a genomic twist.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/01/genomic.htm
1 Jan 2008
Fleshing out the debate over meat from cloned animals
Warnings, recalls, label changes, and approvals.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/03/eight.htm
1 Mar 2008
Simple family history acts as a genetic test for skin cancer
Melanoma rate shave been rising, and while genetic tests are available for high-risk patients, a family history is a better way to identify patients who need potentially life-saving surveillance.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/11/genomics.htm
1 Nov 2008