Aim: Health plan coverage policies can influence utilization of genetic tests. Our goal was to characterize the current state of test-related policies from US private payers. Methods: We searched ...

A cutting-edge genetic test can rapidly detect and identify almost any kind of disease-causing microorganism in the human body, whether it's a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite, researchers say.

Discussions about ethics are important in many aspects of health care but are especially critical when the health care includes genetic testing. There are several aspects of genetic testing that ...

Families requiring access to genetic testing and clinical genetic expertise are facing significant challenges due to long waiting times and lack of access, a new report has found. A research team ...

SneakPeek®, the first at-home early fetal sex test for use at six weeks, is now available at over 8,800 retail locations nationwide SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, ...

13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc., (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, continues to empower parents with increased access to prenatal testing.

Myriad Genetics (MYGN) continues to empower parents with increased access to prenatal testing. SneakPeek is now available over the counter in more than 8,800 retail locations nationwide.

Using mice that express the celiac disease risk gene, the researchers then discovered that daily exposure to E551 worsened levels of the inflammation markers associated with the disease. Taken ...

A supplement with a heavy social media presence is raising some eyebrows in the medical community for suggesting that it helps kids grow taller. It’s called TruHeight, and the supplement claims to ...

This is when diseases such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease ... It measures lactic acid in the stool sample. The genetic test assists in the diagnosis of primary lactose intolerance. The ...

Oct. 28, 2024 — Using state-of-the-art technology, researchers have identified several specific steps needed for CRISPR to become active and perform its gene editing function. These preclinical ...