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The federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act prevents health insurers and employers from discriminating against a person based on their genetic information, Rep. Dave Rogers told the ...

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Mike Francisco was an athletic 35-year-old Phoenix medical professional when he was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer. His story is not unusual.

Preconception carrier screening helps couples identify hidden genetic risks and consider safer pregnancy planning options.

A study highlights a gap in cancer prevention, showing men undergo genetic testing less often yet are more likely to carry high-risk cancer variants.

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition that happens when the blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs is higher than normal. This problem puts extra stress on the heart over time, especially ...

In order to discuss this topic further, pharmaphorum spoke with Sheila Diamond, director of scientific engagement at Medidata ...

Incidental detection has increased with ubiquitous CT/MRI, inflating early-stage ‘small renal mass’ diagnoses and complicating interpretation of a ~5% rise in <50-year incidence. Obesity, hypertension ...

This longtime UVA employee underwent three preventative surgeries at once to reduce her risk of breast and ovarian cancer linked to a BRCA1 mutation.