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Personalized medicine may offer solution for treatment of psychiatric disturbances

An ever widening gap is appearing between clinical practice and the treatment prescribed in DSM-5, the standard work on schizophrenia, psychiatrist Jan Dirk Blom will assert in his inaugural lecture on 11 November.

11 Nov 2016

Agendia partners with Cryogene and Mist to distribute breast cancer recurrence assay in the Middle East

Agendia, Inc., a world leader in personalized medicine and molecular cancer diagnostics, announced today a partnership agreement to distribute the company’s breast cancer recurrence assay, MammaPrint, in the Middle East.

10 Nov 2016

Ludwig study shows how experimental drug can reverse effects of suppressive immune cells

A Ludwig Cancer Research study shows that an experimental drug currently in clinical trials can reverse the effects of troublesome cells that prevent the body's immune system from attacking tumors.

9 Nov 2016

Biochemists create first atlas of DNA-binding molecules for use in precision medicine

Biochemists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have created the first atlas that maps where molecular tools that can switch genes on and off will bind to the human genome.

8 Nov 2016

ASH partners with other organizations to address knowledge gaps in AML care

The American Society of Hematology has partnered with several organizations on independent educational programming designed to help address knowledge gaps in the diagnosis and treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

8 Nov 2016

Scientists use latest sequencing technology to review genetic makeup of ataxias syndrome

According to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology, Northwestern Medicine scientists have examined more than a century of data of the genetic makeup of ataxias, a neurodegenerative disorder, to better understand the different forms of this devastating disease and how it affects patients.

8 Nov 2016

Researchers uncover possible targeted therapy for new, high-risk subtype of ALL

An international research team led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators has uncovered details of a new, high-risk subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) as well as a possible targeted therapy.

8 Nov 2016

Targeted precision medicine can eliminate cancer risk in patients with Type 2 diabetes

The links between Type 2 diabetes and cancer are complex: people suffering from diabetes mellitus essentially have a higher risk of developing cancer but, on top of that, some diabetes drugs are also suspected of increasing the risk in some cases.

8 Nov 2016

Experts to discuss use of holograms and 3D printing at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016

EuroEcho-Imaging 2016 brings advanced techniques to the bedside with international experts set to discuss the use of holograms and 3D printing to guide interventions.

7 Nov 2016

Study explores biological marker to predict individual response to drug treatment for combat PTSD

Treatment with the drug prazosin effectively reduces symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for many people, but about one third of patients don't respond to the treatment at all.

5 Nov 2016

Genetic variation, environmental conditions can have significant impact on human health

Scientists at the Wayne State University School of Medicine's Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics have shown for the first time the extent by which interactions between environmental exposures and genetic variation across individuals have a significant impact on human traits and diseases like diabetes, heart disease and obesity, strengthening the case for precision medicine initiatives.

4 Nov 2016

Brain plasticity after injury: an interview with Dr Swathi Kiran

Brain plasticity is the phenomenon by which the brain can rewire and reorganize itself in response to changing stimulus input. Brain plasticity is at play when one is learning new information (at school) or learning a new language...

3 Nov 2016

New Medgenics data confirms presence of specific genetic mutations in many ADHD children

New data presented at AACAP’s 63rd Annual Meeting (Oct. 24-29, 2016 in New York, NY) confirmed the presence of specific genetic mutations in many children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

2 Nov 2016

PET imaging can accurately identify difficult-to-diagnose cardiac amyloidosis

Reston, Virginia - Researchers at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia, have demonstrated that cardiac amyloidosis (abnormal deposits of proteins in the heart), which is notoriously difficult to diagnose, can be visualized noninvasively with positron emission tomography (PET) using the radiotracer fluorine-18 (F-18)-florbetaben.

1 Nov 2016

Illumina donates more than 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar database

Illumina, Inc. announced that it has contributed over 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar, a public database hosted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

From Illumina, Inc. 1 Nov 2016

Myriad Genetics presents research data that validates accuracy of myPath Melanoma test

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, today announced it will present two new studies at the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) annual meeting being held Oct. 27-30, 2016 in Chicago, Ill.

31 Oct 2016

Well-established screening tool may be over-diagnosing ADHD in children with autism, study finds

A well-established screening tool used to assess children for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be less accurate when a child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

31 Oct 2016

MediSens reveals full agenda to include inspiring speakers

This highly-anticipated agenda focuses on discussing a clear need to assist medical professionals in order to improve clinical outcomes, reduce dosage and control costs through advanced X-ray Imaging Systems.

31 Oct 2016

Scientists pinpoint the brain region responsible for ‘placebo effect’ in pain relief

Scientists have identified for the first time the region in the brain responsible for the "placebo effect" in pain relief, when a fake treatment actually results in substantial reduction of pain, according to new research from Northwestern Medicine and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.

27 Oct 2016

Study provides insight into available treatments for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients

A recent study from University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers published in PLOS ONE compares different available treatments for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

26 Oct 2016

Precision Medicine News and Research

Personalized medicine may offer solution for treatment of psychiatric disturbances

Agendia partners with Cryogene and Mist to distribute breast cancer recurrence assay in the Middle East

Ludwig study shows how experimental drug can reverse effects of suppressive immune cells

Biochemists create first atlas of DNA-binding molecules for use in precision medicine

ASH partners with other organizations to address knowledge gaps in AML care

Scientists use latest sequencing technology to review genetic makeup of ataxias syndrome

Researchers uncover possible targeted therapy for new, high-risk subtype of ALL

Targeted precision medicine can eliminate cancer risk in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Experts to discuss use of holograms and 3D printing at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016

Study explores biological marker to predict individual response to drug treatment for combat PTSD

Genetic variation, environmental conditions can have significant impact on human health

Brain plasticity after injury: an interview with Dr Swathi Kiran

New Medgenics data confirms presence of specific genetic mutations in many ADHD children

PET imaging can accurately identify difficult-to-diagnose cardiac amyloidosis

Illumina donates more than 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar database

Myriad Genetics presents research data that validates accuracy of myPath Melanoma test

Well-established screening tool may be over-diagnosing ADHD in children with autism, study finds

MediSens reveals full agenda to include inspiring speakers

Scientists pinpoint the brain region responsible for ‘placebo effect’ in pain relief

Study provides insight into available treatments for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients

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