Precision medicine
Precision medicine tailors medical treatments to individual patient characteristics, considering genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Also known as personalized medicine, the approach aims to optimize efficacy and minimize side effects while improving patient outcomes through targeted therapies and personalized care plans rather than the one-size-fits-all models.
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16 Oct 2024
AI reveals sex-specific brain cancer risk factors
A deep learning-enabled precision medicine approach could help predict sex-specific patterns of glioblastoma growth, which might improve risk stratification and treatment planning. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2024
AI foundation model predicts cancer diagnosis, prognosis
A ChatGPT-like AI model could inform precision medicine efforts across 19 cancer subtypes by analyzing histopathology images and predicting the molecular profile of tumors. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2020
NIH Funds Study to Advance Precision Medicine for Diabetes
The nationwide study will aim to discover new forms of diabetes, potentially leading to effective precision medicine therapies. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2020
Precision Medicine Approach Resolves Severe Lung Disorder
Using genetic sequencing and precision medicine techniques, providers were able to completely resolve symptoms of a severe lung disease in a young woman. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2020
Precision Medicine Treatments Improve Cancer Patient Outcomes
Using individual patients’ molecular tumor makeups, researchers designed precision medicine strategies that improved cancer patient outcomes. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2020
New Device Could Facilitate Precision Medicine for Eye Diseases
A handheld device could help eye doctors obtain adequate fluid samples from patients, advancing precision medicine for eye diseases. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2020
Big Data Initiative Will Advance Pediatric Cancer Precision Medicine
A global initiative will use big data to bring precision medicine to pediatric patients with high-risk, hard-to-treat leukemia. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2020
Precision Medicine Partnership Aims to Advance Cancer Care
The partnering organizations are seeking to improve a provider’s ability to predict tumor response, leading to precision medicine in head and neck cancer care. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2020
Genetic Mutations May Explain Infertility, Early Menopause
Genetic mutations found in humans, fruit flies, roundworms, zebrafish, and mice may be linked to fertility issues and early menopause. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2020
Genetic Disease Risk Impacted by Entire Genome, Study Reveals
The findings could help explain why some individuals with high genetic disease risk don’t go on to develop genetic conditions. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2020
Precision Medicine Approach Could Improve Heart Disease Treatment
Researchers leveraged genetic testing and precision medicine to reduce the number of adverse events following heart disease treatment. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2020
UCSF Offers Free Genome Sequencing to Enhance Precision Medicine
The institution is providing voluntary genome sequencing for all patients, making it the most comprehensive precision medicine program of its kind in the nation. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2020
Precision Medicine Research Project Focuses on Rare Cancers
The study aims to bring advances in precision medicine to people living with rare cancers and their physicians. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2020
Genome Analytics Could Boost Precision Medicine for Kidney Cancer
Researchers are using a comprehensive genome analytics tool to develop precision medicine treatments for patients with kidney cancer. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2020
New Genomics Lab Will Leverage AI to Advance Precision Medicine
The state-of-the-art laboratory will use artificial intelligence algorithms to conduct molecular testing and accelerate precision medicine. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2020
UVA Uses Machine Learning, Quantum Computing to Study Genetic Disease
Researchers used quantum computing to develop a machine learning algorithm and advance the field of genetic research. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2020
How Precision Medicine, Genomics Research is Decoding COVID-19
The industry is conducting precision medicine and genomics research to better understand COVID-19 susceptibility, measure its impact, and discover potential therapies. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2020
Team Uncovers Genetic Variants that Impact COVID-19 Susceptibility
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found genetic variants that may influence an individual’s susceptibility to COVID-19. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2020
Gene Variants May Advance Cancer Precision Medicine for Black Men
In the largest study of its kind, researchers discovered genes that are more frequently altered in prostate tumors of black men, which may advance cancer precision medicine. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2020
Precision Medicine Projects to Accelerate COVID-19 Treatment
Three collaborative COVID-19 research efforts will use precision medicine principles to optimize therapy effectiveness. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2020
Genome Mapping Method Could Accelerate Precision Medicine for Lupus
A new method of genome mapping identified potential therapeutic targets for lupus, which could advance precision medicine for the condition. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2020
Researchers Discover Genetic Variants Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
The study also detected genetic variants that vary by ethnicity, as well as variants linked to conditions that are related to type 2 diabetes. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2020
Genome Analytics Tool Could Advance Cancer Precision Medicine
Researchers have developed a genome analytics tool that could identify cancer-causing mutations and accelerate cancer precision medicine. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2020
Social Determinants Data Linked to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers linked social determinants data to brain bank samples and found that there is an association between neighborhood disadvantage and Alzheimer’s disease. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2020
Genetic Risk Scores Could Identify Patients at Risk of Heart Attack
Genetic risk scores can quantify patients’ risk of having a heart attack based on the number of variants they have. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2020
Patient Access, Privacy Vital for Integrating Genomic Data in the EHR
Incorporating genomic data into the EHR will require providers to address issues of patient access and privacy. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2020
“All of Us” Opens Precision Medicine Data Platform for Beta Testing
The All of Us Researcher Workbench, a data platform that aims to advance precision medicine, is now open for user feedback. Continue Reading
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18 May 2020
Precision Medicine Informs Cost-Effective Heart Disease Treatments
Precision medicine strategies can help providers choose the most cost-effective treatments for heart disease patients. Continue Reading
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04 May 2020
Consortium to Launch Big Data Biobank for Coronavirus Research
The big data biobank will help scientists advance their knowledge of coronavirus and develop potential vaccines. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2020
Genomic Data Integration Requires Education, Security Standards
Training, education, and privacy and security standards are critical for genomic data integration at the point of care. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2020
Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Genetic Risks of Schizophrenia
The findings from the whole genome sequencing study could inform precision medicine treatments for schizophrenia. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2020
Genetic Variant Could Protect People from Alzheimer’s Disease
People carrying a genetic variant that puts them at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease are protected if they also carry a variant of a different gene. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2020
Genetic Variant Drives Development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The genetic variant is associated with a genetic pathway that is involved in other immune disorders, researchers found. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2020
New Biomarker Could Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier
Researchers have discovered a new biomarker found in blood that could serve as an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2020
Study to Advance Precision Medicine for Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine will explore the role of genetics in cardiovascular disease, leading to enhanced precision medicine. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2020
More Than 50% of People Expect Compensation for Genomic Data Sharing
After learning more about genomic data sharing policies, just 11 percent of people said they would be willing to altruistically donate their genetic information. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
Genome Sequencing Method Identifies Genes Resistant to Chemotherapy
Using whole genome sequencing, researchers have discovered a gene associated with chemotherapy resistance as well as a drug that may counter resistance. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2020
New Genetic Signatures Could Advance Leukemia Precision Medicine
Using next-generation sequencing, researchers have discovered new genetic signatures that could facilitate precision medicine for children with leukemia. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2020
Precision Medicine Increases Lifespan of Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Patients with pancreatic cancer who received precision medicine therapies lived an average of one year longer than patients who did not. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2020
ONC: Data Standards, Security Key to Precision Medicine Success
ONC is establishing data standards and security initiatives to accelerate precision medicine research. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2020
FDA Approvals Advance Precision Medicine, Genomics Treatments
Personalized medicines account for more than one out of every four FDA drug approvals in the last six years, further expanding precision medicine in healthcare. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
Targeted Gene Cuts Could Accelerate Cancer Tumor Sequencing
Researchers have used the gene cutting tool CRISPR to make cuts around lengthy tumor genes, which could enable fast cancer tumor sequencing. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
Genetics, Social Determinants Have Joint Impact on Cognitive Health
An individual’s ability to maintain cognitive function with age may depend on both genetic makeup and social determinants. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2020
New Gene Therapies Institute Aims to Address Regulatory Barriers
The Institute for Gene Therapies will bring together experts across healthcare and help support treatments for rare and common chronic diseases. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2020
Data Mining Techniques Could Improve Cancer Gene Therapies
Researchers used data mining techniques to identify technological trends for gene therapy treatments. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2020
Treatment Could Boost Acute Kidney Injury Risk Prediction, Prevention
Targeting individuals with elevated levels of a specific protein could help improve risk prediction and prevention of acute kidney injury. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2020
Genetic Sequencing Study Identifies 102 Genes Associated with Autism
The analysis is the largest genetic sequencing study of autism to date, and the results could help providers design targeted treatments for the condition. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2020
Advanced Medical Imaging, Genetic Analysis Could Improve Cancer Care
Combining genetic analysis and advanced medical imaging could help providers understand how to best treat patients with cancer. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2020
Partnership to Advance Orthopedic Genomics for Pediatric Patients
Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Jackson Laboratory are partnering to advance orthopedic treatment options using genomics. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2020
77% of Americans Are Optimistic About Genetics Research, Potential
Most Americans are excited about the promise of genetics research, but many still aren’t familiar with key genetics concepts and areas of study. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2020
Study of Genes in Asian Populations to Reduce Care Disparities
The GenomeAsia100K Consortium aims to sequence the genes of 100,000 people across Asia, which could reduce disparities and help providers better understand rare diseases. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2020
Addressing Disparities Will Advance Genomics, Precision Medicine
Precision medicine and genomics will play a critical role in healthcare, but the industry will need to address several barriers to effectively leverage this data. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
Improved Brain Chip Could Advance Cancer Precision Medicine
A brain chip assesses the response of brain tumor cells to various combinations of drugs and could facilitate cancer precision medicine. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2020
Genomic Analyses Predict Therapy Response in Lung Cancer Patients
Multimodal genomic analyses could help physicians predict which patients with lung cancer will respond to immunotherapy. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2020
Biomarker Predicts Heart Failure Patients at High Risk of Death
The new method could help predict which patients with heart failure have a higher risk of dying within one to three years. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2020
Alzheimer’s Tau Protein Could Advance Cognitive Precision Medicine
Tau-based PET brain imaging has the potential to usher in a new era of precision medicine for patients with Alzheimer’s. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2019
Evaluating the Benefits and Challenges of Genomics in Healthcare
Genomics could usher in a new era of personalized, targeted therapies, but there are still barriers to integrating this data with routine clinical care. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2018
What Are Precision Medicine and Personalized Medicine?
Precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine, is a new frontier for healthcare combining genomics, big data analytics, and population health. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2015
Interoperability, Internet of Things First Tasks for Precision Medicine
Providers must solve the problems of EHR interoperability and the Internet of Things if they are to engage in meaningful precision medicine research activities. Continue Reading