What Can At-home Genetic Tests Tell Me About My Health?
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.0529
Abstract: How Do At-home Genetic Tests Work? At-home genetic tests use a sample of saliva, blood, or a cheek swab that is collected at home and sent to a private laboratory. Your DNA is extracted from… read more here.
Keywords: tests tell; home genetic; tell health; genetic tests ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the indication of BRCA1/2 genetic tests in Iranian women and acceptance rate of risk‐reducing surgeries in BRCA mutation carriers
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DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.1867
Abstract: A higher risk for breast and ovarian cancer has been reported in BRCA carriers and prophylactic surgeries are proposed to reduce this risk. This retrospective cohort study has evaluated the indication of BRCA1/2 genetic tests… read more here.
Keywords: indication brca1; iranian women; tests iranian; risk ... See more keywords
Economic evaluation of genomic/genetic tests: a review and future directions
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DOI: 10.1017/s0266462322000484
Abstract: Abstract It has been suggested that health economists need to improve their methods in order to meet the challenges of evaluating genomic/genetic tests. In this article, we set out twelve challenges identified from a rapid… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation genomic; tests review; economic evaluation; genetic tests ... See more keywords
Absence of myofibrillar myopathy in Quarter Horses with a histopathological diagnosis of type 2 polysaccharide storage myopathy and lack of association with commercial genetic tests.
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DOI: 10.1111/evj.13574
Abstract: BACKGROUND Genetic tests for variants in MYOT (P2; rs1138656462), FLNC (P3a; rs1139799323 or P3b; rs1142918816) and MYOZ3 (P4; rs1142544043), genes are offered commercially to diagnose myofibrillar myopathy (MFM) and type 2 polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM2) in… read more here.
Keywords: histopathology; genetic tests; p3a p3b; myofibrillar myopathy ... See more keywords
Veterinarians' Competence in Applying Basic Genetic Principles and Daily Implementation of Clinical Genetics: A Study in a University Environment.
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DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2020-0029
Abstract: Veterinarian competency in genetics is vital for a meaningful application of the rapidly growing number of genetic tests available for animals. We evaluated the use of genetic tests in the daily veterinary practice and the… read more here.
Keywords: genetics; genetic tests; veterinarians competence; university ... See more keywords
A catalog of the genetic causes of hereditary angioedema in the Canary Islands (Spain)
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.997148
Abstract: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare disease where known causes involve C1 inhibitor dysfunction or dysregulation of the kinin cascade. The updated HAE management guidelines recommend performing genetic tests to reach a precise diagnosis. Unfortunately,… read more here.
Keywords: hae; hereditary angioedema; canary islands; islands spain ... See more keywords
Low Efficacy of Genetic Tests for the Diagnosis of Primary Lymphedema Prompts Novel Insights into the Underlying Molecular Pathways
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23137414
Abstract: Lymphedema is a chronic inflammatory disorder caused by ineffective fluid uptake by the lymphatic system, with effects mainly on the lower limbs. Lymphedema is either primary, when caused by genetic mutations, or secondary, when it… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis primary; lymphedema; primary lymphedema; genetic tests ... See more keywords
Polygenic Scores in the Direct-to-Consumer Setting: Challenges and Opportunities for a New Era in Consumer Genetic Testing
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm13040573
Abstract: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests have generated considerable scholarly attention and public intrigue. Although the current consumer genetic testing regime relies on the reporting of individual variants of interest to consumers, there has recently been interest… read more here.
Keywords: polygenic scores; direct consumer; genetic testing; consumer ... See more keywords
Trends in Availability of Genetic Tests in the United States, 2012–2022
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm13040638
Abstract: Globally, genetic testing has become increasingly used over the last two decades. As a result of the rapid development of genetic tests, the Genetic Testing Registry was created in the United States to provide transparent… read more here.
Keywords: tests united; availability genetic; genetic testing; genetic tests ... See more keywords