Post-stroke and mini-stroke prescribing: comments sought by NICE
NICE is inviting comments around genomic testing for post-stroke prescriptions of clopidogrel ahead of its treatment-influencing July publication
Mind the gap: Five initiatives to boost genomic data diversity
White-ancestry genomes dominate genomic projects; here are five notable biobanks recruiting from under-represented populations to bridge the genomic gap
Metagenomic testing for diagnosis and surveillance – two birds, one stone
A new approach for faster diagnosis of respiratory infections could also help monitor potential outbreaks of bacterial or viral diseases
BRCA testing for people with Jewish ancestry
NHS England has launched a testing service for people with Jewish ancestry to see if they carry a potentially harmful BRCA variant
Whole genome sequencing – personalising cancer care
We explore how data from the 100,000 Genomes Project is still being used to great effect in cancer prevention and treatment
NICE recommendations broaden patient access to cancer drug olaparib
The use of the targeted therapy has been expanded to include certain types of breast, prostate, ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancers
How the NHS will embed genomics into pharmacy practice
We take a closer look at the new three-year strategic framework for integrating genomic medicine into pharmacy education and training
How hearing patient experiences levels up genomics training
Incorporating patient voices in genomics education can help healthcare professionals see the human impact of genomics. Here are some examples from our own work
World-first gene therapy trial for Hunter syndrome opens
We explore a new treatment that aims to cross the blood-brain barrier for the first time in Hunter syndrome
Looking back: Genomics in 2023
We take a look through our blog at some of the notable articles of 2023, including a quick look at what happened since then
A newcomer's takeaways from the Genomics Healthcare Summit
E-learning designer Jakob Whitfield offers two personal takeaways from NHS England’s 2023 summit on genomics in healthcare
Casgevy – how it works
In this week’s article, we revisit Casgevy and explore its utility and application in healthcare