The Pros and Cons of Genomics in Healthcare
The Benefits of Genomics The use of genomics in health systems is becoming more of a standard practice. Health systems have been partnering with genomics databases to collect patient data.…
The Benefits of Genomics The use of genomics in health systems is becoming more of a standard practice. Health systems have been partnering with genomics databases to collect patient data.…
According to a story from cancernetwork.com, the experimental drug selumetinib, which is currently licensed to AstraZeneca, has showed positive results in the phase 2 clinical trial. In this study, the…
Terri considers herself “very lucky”. In the 80s her paternal grandmother and her grandmother’s two sisters were diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In the 90s, her family entered into the BRCA1…
Adenocarcinoid Tumor What is Adenocarcinoid Tumor? Adenocarcinoid Tumor is a rare tumor of the appendix occuring in apporximately 1 per 2 million people. The disease affects women and men in…
According to a story from globenewswire.com, the biopharmaceutical company Innovation Pharmaceuticals recently released a report in which recent studies and pre-clinical research has suggested that the company's experimental drug Kevetrin…
Happy Thursday! This week we're highlight a variety of articles. First, we're starting with a strong call-to-action from contributor and advocate, Sharon. Next, we have an article about rare disease…
In 2012 Tessa noticed a gap between her front teeth. She was a little confused. She had had braces when she was younger and her teeth hadn’t had any gaps…
Glioblastoma Glioblastoma is a rare cancer which begins in the brain. Approximately 20% of all tumors that occur in the brain are glioblastomas. These tumors are highly malignant because they…