Where Do You Stand on the Sitting-Rising Test?
Medscape recently published an article mentioning our latest research on physical fitness and overall health. In this paper,…
Who and When to Test
SEATTLE — Molecular testing has been widely integrated into mainstream healthcare, and its use is increasing in dermatology.…
Sweeteners and Genetics Linked to Early Puberty Risk
TOPLINE: Sweetener intake, including aspartame and sucralose, was associated with an increased risk for early puberty in children,…
The Ethical Minefield of Genetic Testing for All
Dr Arya Anthony Kamyab Imagine being able to screen an embryo’s DNA and predict the likelihood of developing…
Docs Urged to Use Genome Tests to Diagnose Kids Early
Clinicians should prioritize genetic testing for young children who show signs of intellectual disability (ID) or developmental delays,…
Familial and Genetic Risk in Ovarian Cancer
Maurie Markman, MD Malignant ovarian neoplasms are a significant cause of cancer mortality in women.[1] Important risk factors…
Genetics or Microenvironment: What Drives CLL Progression?
MILAN — Is chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) progression primarily driven by genetic mutations or by external cues from…
We Are Seeing More Autism, and It’s Mostly Genetic
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a…
HS Genetics Point Toward the Hair Growth Cycle
A missense variant in WNT10A detected by a recent genome-wide association study (GWAS) in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) suggested…
Dog Exposure Affects Genetic Risk in Eczema, Study Finds
TOPLINE: Children with a genetic variant linked to atopic eczema (rs10214237) appeared less likely to develop the condition…