WHO Launches Global Monitoring Network for Dangerous Infectious Disease Outbreaks
WHO is launching a global monitoring network which hopes to identify and develop treatments for pathogens before they become global threats.
Tag Archives: Genetics
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Quarter of Children with Cerebral Palsy May Have Genetic Conditions Underlying, According to New Study
A new study identifies a genetic component which could account for more than a quarter of cerebral palsy cases.
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Childhood Air Pollution Exposure Linked To Heart Disease, Other Health Problems in Adulthood: Study
A new study links childhood exposure to air pollution to changes in their DNA which can lead to heart disease and high blood pressure later in life.
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Plavix Manufacturers Ordered to Pay $834M For Failing To Warn About Risks For Users of East Asian or Pacific Island ancestry
A Hawaii judge has ordered the makers of Plavix to pay $834 million for not providing adequate warning that the blood thinner may be ineffective for much of the state's…
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FDA Issues New Draft Guidance On Individualized Drug Products
The FDA has issued new draft guidance on how to seek approval for individualized drugs; a growing market which develops specific drugs for individuals with rare genetic diseases.
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About 14% of Cerebral Palsy Cases May Involve Genetics, Federal Researchers
A new study links 14% of cerebral palsy cases to the genetics of neural wiring.
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Genetics and Psychiatric Factors May Make Indoor Tanning Addictive: Study
A new study suggests there may be a genetic component to indoor tanning addiction.
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Home Genetic Testing Kit Questions Raised by U.S. Senator
A senator warns that genetic testing companies may be selling consumer information to third parties without customers realizing it.
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Warfarin May Be Safer With Genotype-Guided Dosing: Study
A new study finds that genetics may play a role in which patients are susceptible to warfarin bleeding risks.
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Genetic Testing Confusion Can Lead To Unnecessary Mastectomies: Study
A new study warns that many women may be getting unnecessary double mastectomies to stave off breast cancer due to a poor understanding of genetic testing results.
