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News, opinions and meeting coverage in genetics.

Frequent Basal Cell Cancers Sign of Broader Inherited Risk

Tripled rates of internal malignancies such as breast and prostate tumors

Afib Patch Test; Heart Failure and Genetics: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include a patch to diagnose atrial fibrillation, USPSTF recommendations on nontraditional risk factors for heart disease, the role of genetics in congestive heart failure, and multivitamins and heart disease.

Genetic Role in Heart Failure Seen in Adoption Study

Researchers suggest searching for specific variants

ADHD Higher in Preterm Babies, Especially Girls

Sibling study shows association may not be tied to genes or family environment

Cardiovascular Risk in RA: Beyond Inflammation?

With adverse lifestyle plus bad genes plus inflammation, 'you unleash hell'

Rapid Genetic Test May Prevent Abx-Linked Hearing Loss in Babies

For newborns with sepsis,identifies those at risk from aminoglycosides

AMA Tangles With 'Gene Doping' Guidelines

Also: emergency room evidence; impact of corporate investors in healthcare

IMPACT Trial: Support for Targeted Cancer Tx Approaches

Survival doubled with therapy matched to tumor genetics

Sorting Out Genomic Tests for Prostate Cancer

Discordance between tests, with NCCN risk criteria

Genetics Identified for Alcohol-Related Heart Damage

Variant in titin-coding gene may contribute to cardiomyopathy susceptibility

Genetic Test Criteria Often Miss Breast Cancer Risk

Similar cancer-linked mutations in patients who did or did not met test criteria

Antisense Therapy Shows Promise in Huntington's

First human trial of huntingtin-lowering drug appears safe, well tolerated

Drug Could Make Progeria Manageable, Not Fatal

A potential breakthrough for this genetic rapid-aging disease in children

It's Official! Curing Patients Is Bad for Business

Milton Packer describes the end result of profit-dominated drug development

Capitalism vs Communism: Is It Really in the Genes?

Perry Wilson, MD, examines ambitious claim for genomics research

Gene Therapy Flops for Critical Limb Ischemia

Non-viral biologic agent didn't improve wound healing

Low-Fat versus Low-Carb: Both Work for Weight Loss

No interaction found with genotype, weight lost

Dietary Sodium Tied to New-Onset Diabetes Risk

Higher rates of type 2 and late autoimmune diabetes in adults with increasing sodium

Telemedicine OK for Genetic Testing and Counseling

Trial finds no major difference in psychosocial outcomes

Genomic Testing Helps Cancer Patients -- When Results are Used

Also, liquid biopsy can ID drug-responsive tumors

Presymptomatic Infants Do Best with Nusinersen

Best results may be with dosing before 6 weeks of age

Eteplirsen Boosts Dystrophin, Function in DMD

Details from 12 patients in Study 201/202 reported at AAN

Older Kids With SMA Still Benefit From Nusinersen

But motor benefits more impressive in infants

SMA Gene Therapy Promising in Early Results

12 children with spinal muscular atrophy hit motor milestones in phase I trial of AVXS-101

Growing Data Linking Autism with Genetic Roots (NBC News)

New study identified genes predisposing some to condition

CardioBrief: Prenatal Genetic Test Billing Practices Questioned

Insurance billed $2,760, but is the "real" bill $200?

Former NCI Chief Niederhuber Shifts Gears

At age 78, still active in research and administration

Coffee, Genetics May Block Hepatitis in Heavy Drinkers

Gene variant also shows possible liver-protective effect

HIV Drug Fails in Small MS Trial

Casts doubt on novel theory of MS etiology

New IVF Screening Method May ID Most Viable Embryos

Mitochondrial DNA plays role in implantation success

301 People Charged With $900 Million in False Medicare Billings

Largest sweep since government fraud team began in 2007

How to Avoid Misdiagnosis

How a patient makes you feel may affect your diagnostic acumen

10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MD

'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier'

Here's Why You Can't Compare Healthcare to the Airline Industry

There are big differences between the two, says Suneel Dhand, MD

Opinion Makers: Jury Still Out on Gene-Guided DLBCL Therapy

Rationale for subtyping, but treatment data inconclusive

Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Education

In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing

Dedicating a Career to Diversity and Disparities

NMA president Edith Mitchell, MD, laments racial gaps in medicine

'Failure to Communicate' Drives Misdiagnosis

Electronic medical records also need to be improved, says Mark Graber, MD

Teach Patients How to Communicate Symptoms Better

Patients should learn the eight characteristics of a symptom

Doctors Urged to Practice 'Conservative Diagnosis'

And sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea

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