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New NCCN Patient Resource Shares Latest Understanding of Genetic Testing to Guide Patient Decision Making

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

New resource from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network outlines how and why to access genetic counseling and testing for multiple hereditary cancers

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Azenta Obtains Regulatory Approval for Clinical Long-Read Whole Genome Sequencing Test

Azenta

The test enables precise detection of a range of complex genomic alterations that are features of many rare diseases and undetectable by traditional approaches

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Navigating Celiac Disease Testing

Tyler Radke, MLS(ASCP)CM

A working knowledge of celiac disease testing options increases effectiveness of detection and diagnosis

(L to R) Co-corresponding author Jeff Klco, MD, PhD, St. Jude Department of Pathology, co-corresponding author Xiaotu Ma, PhD, St. Jude Department of Computational Biology, Vidya Balagopal, St. Jude Department of Pathology and Pandurang Kolekar, PhD, St. Jude Department of Computational Biology.

New Gene Panel for Pediatric Cancers Increases Access to High-Quality Testing

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have created a cost-effective, easy-to-use test to categorize a child’s cancer and guide better treatment

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Many Breast Cancer Survivors Do Not Receive Genetic Testing, despite Being Eligible

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Genetic testing results can inform cancer treatment, survivorship care and family members’ cancer risk

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Rapid Test of Cerebrospinal Fluid Decreases Time to Diagnosis for Brain Tumors

Mass General Brigham

The new rapid genotyping test for brain cancers eliminates the need for invasive biopsies, reducing time to diagnosis from 10 days to 2 days

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Genetic Counseling: An Integral Part of the Modern Lab

Michael Schubert, PhD

Megan Maxwell shares insights into her career in genetic counseling, a rapidly expanding laboratory discipline

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A New Model for Genetic Counseling Service Delivery

Michael Schubert, PhD

University Health’s novel genetic counseling program has improved test utilization management and enhanced clinical decision-making

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Genetic Factors Linked to Atrial Fibrillation Could Drive CVDs

Elsevier

The paper analyzes current understanding of genetics in atrial fibrillation and recommends screening for genetic heart disease in early-onset cases

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Translating New Noninvasive Screening Methodologies to Clinical Practice

Honey Reddi, PhD, FACMG

With biomarker research rapidly evolving, liquid biopsies are set to become the cornerstone of clinical cancer screening