17 results

• Warfarin May Be Safer With Genotype-Guided Dosing: Study

  September 29, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that genetics may play a role in which patients are susceptible to warfarin bleeding risks.

• Genetic Testing Confusion Can Lead To Unnecessary Mastectomies: Study

  April 17, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Genetics May Play Role In Antidepressant Birth Defect Risks: Study

  March 16, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The risk of birth defects when taking SSRIs during pregnancy may be increased in mothers and infants with certain genetic variations, according to the findings of a new study.

• Genetic Testing May Lead to Misdiagnoses, Case Study Warns

  November 2, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A case study highlights the risk of medical misdiagnosis that could be caused by genetic testing.

• 23andMe Relaunches After FDA Shut Down Over Questionable Science

  October 23, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  23andMe has resumed sales of genetic tests that inform consumers about potential genetic diseases after the FDA shut down the operation in 2013. The new tests have been approved by the agency but are far more limited in the data they provide.

• Cerebral Palsy Caused By Genetics in 10% of Cases: Study

  September 1, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  One-in-10 cases of cerebral palsy may be due to genetics, according to the findings of a new study.

• Nearly Half of Cerebral Palsy Cases May Be Linked to Genetics: Study

  June 8, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that 45% of cerebal palsy cases could be linked to genetic factors.