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| Thursday, April 23, 2009 |
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| This weekly update provides information about the impact of human genomic research on disease prevention & population health. |
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New evidence report, Clinical Utility of Cancer Family History Collection in Primary Care, released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality this month. View the report. (1.6 MB) |
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NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute solicits applications from academic institutions, community-based organizations, and other organizations for the 2009 Community Genetics Forum, a community engagement project that encourages and supports genetics education and public participation. Deadline for letter of intent: April 27, 2009. Deadline for proposals: May 25, 2009. |
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) seeks public comment on proposed regulations implementing Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA). Deadline: May 1, 2009. Read the press release. |
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The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (SACGHS) requests public comment on draft report on gene patents and licensing practices and their impact on patient access to genetic tests. Deadline: May 15, 2009. Read more. |
- The following are headlines from on-line news articles published during the past week.
- The headlines and lead sentence are exactly as they appear in the popular press & do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of CDC.
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Cancer |
Genetic testing in families battling breast cancer,  ArklLaTex, April 22 |
National Cancer Institute’s Plan to accelerate cancer research announced, NIH News, April 20 |
Bowel cancer screening to be considered from age 25 for high risk group, News-Medical.Net, April 21 |
Researchers discover potential functional role of genetic variation in prostate cancer risk, NIH News, April 20 |
Mini Medical School session teaches about cancer, wthitv.com, April 21
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Experts highlight inroads to preventing cancer, Forbes, April 19 |
Dark hair? Don't burn? Your genes may still put you at risk for melanoma, EurekAlert, April 21 |
Genetic variations in MiRNA processing pathway and binding sites help predict ovarian cancer risk, Science Daily, April 19 |
Genetic analysis may predict risk of invasive bladder cancer, Medical News Today, April 21 |
Genetic source of rare childhood cancer found; gene is implicated in other cancers, PR Newswire, April 19 |
Researchers confirm gene variants associated with the most common adult leukemia, Medical News Today, April 21 |
Genetic testing helps survivor stay step ahead of disease, Elpasotimes.com, April 19 |
Lander talks cancer genomics at AACR meeting, GenomeWeb, April 21 [by free subscription only] |
Personalized medicine helps cancer patients survive, EurekAlert, April 19 |
DPH launches new colorectal cancer & genetic testing resource, Connecticut Department of Public Health, April 20 |
TGen researchers discover possible way to block the spread of deadly brain tumors, EurekAlert, April 17 |
Expression Analysis announces cancer gene resequencing collaboration, Business Wire, April 20 |
Autopsy study links prostate cancer to single rogue cell, News-Medical.Net, April 16 |
Large study documents how P53 mutations link to high-grade breast cancer, poor outcomes, Medical News Today, April 20 |
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Genetic Testing |
Genetic testing reveals potential therapeutic target for CARASIL patients, Insidermedicine, April 22 |
'Commercial genetic psychiatric tests are irresponsible and harmful, say scientists', Medical News Today, April 17 |
Gene testing for melanoma risk reduces anxiety and depression, Medical News Today, April 21 |
Getting personal, The Economist, April 16 |
Study dismisses commercial DNA testing for disease, Turnto23.com, April 20 |
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Mental Health |
Another gene found for Rett syndrome, News-Medical.Net, April 22 |
The Genetic X-Factor, Medical News Today, April 20 |
New light on bipolar treatment drugs, EurekAlert, April 21 |
Scientists find genes that could raise stroke risk by one-third, Daily Herald, April 20 |
Learning disabilities in males: Nine new X chromosome genes linked to learning disabilities, Science Daily, April 20 |
The pathways of Alzheimer's that strikes at the young: use of computational model, Medical News Today, April 17 |
Other News |
Mapping a human genome, via an eBay auction, The New York Times, April 22 |
Fish oil protects against neurodegenerative diseases, News-Medical.Net, April 20 |
USC researchers uncover clues about cause of Huntington's disease, Medical News Today, April 21 |
Free online toolkit provides standard measures for genome and population studies, NIH News, April 20 |
Genes that protect against aging identified by study, Medical News Today, April 21 |
Genetic findings offer hope for cures, The Edinburg Paper, April 20 |
Genetic study offers insight into immune system, Medical News Today, April 21 |
At risk for kidney disease? Check your genes, Science Daily, April 19 |
Genetics programs help people understand the risk for diseases, San Jose Mercury News, April 21 |
Fashion photographer finds beauty in genetic differences, Pennsylvania Local News, April 19 |
Genomic Medicine goes into ORBIT, Health Data Management, April 21 |
Genetic risk factors play role in autoantibody-negative rheumatoid arthritis, Science Daily, April 17 |
Learning how the pieces responsible for interpreting the human genome work, EurekAlert, April 21 |
Genetic switch potential key to new class of antibiotics, EurekAlert, April 17 |
Mini Medical School session teaches about cancer, wthitv.com, April 21 |
'Motorized' DNA opens door to autonomous molecular experiments, Medical News Today, April 17 |
New insights published in nature genetics on how cells change gears, Medical News Today, April 21 |
'Untangling the double helix,' new book explores enzymes responsible for maintaining genome integrity, Medical News Today, April 17 |
Signaling networks that set up genetic code, Science Daily, April 21 |
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Michigan genetics plan: a report on the needs assessment process
Beene-Harris R & Bach JV
Health Promot Pract 2009 Apr;10(2):201-9
Genetic Risk Prediction -- Are We There Yet?
Kraft P & Hunter DJ
N Engl J Med 2009 Apr 360(16):1701-1703
Common Genetic Variation and Human Traits
Goldstein DB
N Engl J Med 2009 Apr;360(16):1696-98
Genomewide Association Studies -- Illuminating Biologic Pathways
Hirschhorn JN
N Engl J Med 2009 Apr;360(16):1699-1701
Genomewide Association Studies and Human Disease
Hardy J & Singleton A
N Engl J Med 2009 Apr;360(16):1759-68
Genetics of type 1A diabetes
Concannon P, et al.
N Engl J Med 2009 Apr;360(16):1646-54
Development of a fingerprinting panel using medically relevant polymorphisms
Cross DS, et al.
BMC Med Genomics 2009 Apr;2(1):17
HPV variants and HLA polymorphisms: the role of variability on the risk of cervical cancer
de Araujo Souza PS, et al.
Future Oncol 2009 Apr;5(3):359-70
CYP2D6 genotyping for psychiatric patients treated with risperidone: considerations for cost-effectiveness studies
Rodriguez-Antona C, et al.
Pharmacogenomics 2009 Apr;10(4):685-99
Variation in the COMT gene: implications for pain perception and pain treatment
Andersen S & Skorpen F
Pharmacogenomics 2009 Apr;10(4):669-84
Pharmacogenetics of nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor-associated peripheral neuropathy
Kallianpur AR & Hulgan T
Pharmacogenomics 2009 Apr;10(4):623-37
Pharmacogenetics and biomarkers in colorectal cancer
Strimpakos AS, et al.
Pharmacogenomics J 2009 Apr
Genotypic Approaches to Therapy in Children (GATC): Using Information Technology to Improve Drug Safety
Wong E, et al.
Stud Health Technol Inform 2009;143:209-14
Family history and risk for ischemic stroke: Sibling history is more strongly correlated with the disease than parental history
Choi JC, et al.
J Neurol Sci 2009 Apr
ApoE Genotype and Family History in Patients With Dementia and Cognitively Intact Spousal Controls
Zintl M, et al.
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 2009 Apr
Age at onset of bilateral breast cancer, the presence of hereditary BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2 gene mutations and positive family history of cancer
Skasko E, et al.
Onkologie 2009 Apr;32(4):182-8
Parental perspective of the benefits of genetic testing in children with congenital deafness
Geelhoed EA, et al.
Public Health Genomics 2009;12(4):245-50
Advances in genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease
Howard KL & Filley CM
Rev Neurol Dis 2009 Winter;6(1):26-32
Genomewide Association Studies of Stroke
Ikram MA, et al.
N Engl J Med 2009 Apr
A genome screen of successful aging without cognitive decline identifies LRP1B by haplotype analysis
Poduslo SE, et al.
Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet 2009 Apr
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