Genetic testing can confirm a muscular dystrophy (MD) diagnosis when symptoms and other tests already suggest MD. It also identifies specific gene mutations that can guide targeted treatment. Genetic ...

Learn why genetic testing is vital for ATTR-CM diagnosis, how it identifies hereditary risks for family members, and the benefits of early treatment and counseling.

Feb. 20, 2025 -- Genetic testing can be both illuminating and intimidating. What exactly is genetic testing, and who might benefit most? We spoke with Huma Q. Rana MD, MPH, Clinical Director of the ...

Merck, a leading global technology company with a U.S. laboratory in Rockville, launched the Aptegra CHO Genetic Stability Assay, which leverages whole-genome sequencing and bioinformatics to ...

Dr Deebanshu Gupta, Cardiologist at Sarvodaya Hospital, Jalandhar, says, “Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It affects millions of people every year. While diet, exercise, ...

A new study published in JCO Precision Oncology has identified a relatively simple method to predict the cancer patients most likely to develop severe toxicities from chemotherapy. If doctors can ...

PHILADELPHIA -- The first time the seemingly healthy woman gave birth, she went into heart failure. She recovered and went on to deliver her second child a few years later. Doctors cleared the woman ...

In India, endogamy is a common practice, leading to a high prevalence of autosomal recessive diseases among community members ...