Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Healthcare providers ...

Cells that acquire somatic mutations conferring a survival advantage can expand clonally, which in some cases leads to cancer. In the haematopoietic system — which is readily accessible through blood ...

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of birth defect with an incidence of approximately 10 per 1,000, ranging from 2.3 to 13.1 in 1,000 live births based on the geographic region, ...

Genetic tests for Alzheimer’s can detect specific genes linked to the disease. In most cases, they can’t definitively confirm or predict a diagnosis, but they can provide insight into your relative ...

If at least two of your close family members have had a brain aneurysm, genetic testing may help identify if you’re at risk. A brain aneurysm is a bulge in one of your brain’s blood vessels. The flow ...

SEATTLE — Molecular testing has been widely integrated into mainstream healthcare, and its use is increasing in dermatology. It can help differentiate between skin conditions, for example, as some ...

For Josh Henderson, 66, of Olympia, getting genetic testing was a no-brainer. “The first time I came to Fred Hutch, my oncologist suggested it,” said the retired IT manager who received a metastatic ...

As genetic testing becomes increasingly important in modern healthcare, cytogenetics is emerging as a promising career for ...

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a new genetic test that can diagnose brain tumours in as little as 2 hours. The test, called ROBIN, uses PromethION nanopore sequencing to ...

The best home DNA kits can provide a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, uncover inherited traits and even help you connect with distant ...