Pharmacogenetic Testing for Warfarin Advances
Pharmacogenetics has the potential to avoid some of the three quarter million adverse drug events seen each year.
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NEJM Study Highlights Need for Rapid Strep B Test
A new article, Evaluation of Universal Antenatal Screening for Group B Streptococcus concludes that rapid, PCR-based testing at the time of admission for delivery may improve the accuracy of Group B streptococcal (GBS) screening over the normal antepartum testing done at 35-37 weeks of gestation.
Read MoreSebelius Discusses Health Reform with Democratic Leadership Council
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today addressed the New DLC Policy Forum on Health Reform and Education Reform.
Read MoreIllumina Announces Personal Genome Sequencing Service
Illumina Inc has unveiled a service program to provide high-quality personal genome sequencing for consumers. This is the first service to offer complete coverage of the human genome sequence for under $50,000.
Read MoreTest to More Accurately Diagnose and Stage Liver Fibrosis for HCV Patients
A new study finds noninvasive blood test for liver fibrosis Mmy alleviate need for liver biopsies for some patients with chronic hepatitis C
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