January 2, 2019
Study supports genetic testing for pancreatic cancer
Six genes contain mutations that may be passed down in families, substantially increasing the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to Mayo Clinic research....
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December 18, 2018
Precision Medicine: The next revolution in healthcare
In recent years, we have witnessed a remarkable healthcare revolution. Thanks to advances in genetic analysis, molecular biology and cell science, we now know more about the human condition than ever before. This wealth of information opens the door for the next revolution in medicine – treatments that are truly tailored for each patient....
December 17, 2018
This is why doctors consider precision of medicine to be the future of health care
Tucked among the acres of farmland in Amish country is a clinic that treats its patients in ways that may be a harbinger of medicine's high tech future....
December 12, 2018
We need more minorities in clinical trials
Concern over the lack of significant minority participation by patients in clinical trials has waxed and waned over the past 30 years. Now, there is growing momentum in favor if boosting the numbers—and it's about time, because minority patients can no longer wait. ...