Blog articles
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Polygenic scores show promise for improved prostate cancer detection
Three in ten men would have been spared an invasive prostate cancer-confirming biopsy if their own genomic data were considered, say Stanford University researchers
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Genetics tool for check-ups described as a 'game changer'
Including polygenic risk scores for heart disease has been found to be a useful addition to NHS health checks that doesn’t affect GP workload
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The potential of polygenic risk scores for prostate cancer
We look at new research that introduces a genetic risk scoring system for the triage of prostate cancer patients in primary care
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Polygenic scores and PGT: a problematic pairing
We explore a new type of test hitting the headlines and ask whether it could ever be approved for UK clinics
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Polygenic score pilot for heart disease begins
NHS launches innovative genomic testing project that could help revolutionise heart disease identification and prevention
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Genomics overturns understanding of PCOS
It is now understood that men can be affected by the condition, so what does this mean for treatment?
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NHS launches new polygenic scores trial for heart disease
A new approach in personalised medicine aims to use genomics to improve risk prediction for cardiovascular disease
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Polygenic risk scores: how useful are they?
Being able to predict an individual’s risk of common conditions is regarded by many as the holy grail. So, where are we now?