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How Phosphorus’ GeneCompass Preventative Genetic Test Can Help People Manage Their Health

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Phosphorus, a leading preventative genomics company, has developed the first comprehensive preventative genetic test for consumers. The test is called GeneCompass and features medical-grade technology to provide a holistic assessment of genetic health and wellness. The Phosphorus GeneCompass test has a list price of $249.

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Many children with cardiomyopathy have a genetic mutation but few are screened

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Routine genetic screening for all children with cardiomyopathy could make a powerful difference in outcomes and even survival Credit: Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y.

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People with genetic predisposition to obesity may have lower risk of cardiovascular disease

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The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is lower in people with obesity who have a genetic predisposition for high BMI than people with obesity influenced mainly by environmental factors such as lifestyle, researchers from Karolinska Institutet report in eClinicalMedicine.

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20-year review suggests athletes with genetic heart disease may return safely to competitive sports

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Athletes with a genetic heart disease are often disqualified from participating in competitive sports because of the perceived risk of sudden cardiac arrest. While the clinicians' intent may be understandable, is it necessarily the best approach?

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Drug offers cost-effective protection for newborns with genetic bleeding disorder

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Severe hemophilia A is a genetic disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly, posing a constant risk of dangerous bleeding episodes. Infants with severe hemophilia A (HA) are at risk of brain bleeds, which can lead to serious long-term brain damage.

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Researchers release analysis of largest, most diverse genetic data set

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Data demonstrates new increased diversity in genetic studies and provides new insights into population-specific diseases Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and their colleagues published a new analysis today in the journal Nature from genetic sequencing data of more than 53,000 individuals, primarily from minority (..)

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New genetic clues point to new treatments for ‘silent’ stroke

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Decade-long search uncovers genes responsible for lacunar strokes, a major cause of vascular dementia Scientists have identified new genetic clues in people who’ve had small and often apparently ‘silent’ strokes that are difficult to treat and a major cause of vascular dementia, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (..)