MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dna testing'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:32 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436906&cid=t_111004_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fmayo-marathon.html On the "day after" Mayo Clinic, I always take a stroll through some visual reminders of how far Amelia has come since October, 2009. The girl who couldn't sit, stand, walk, or see on day 1 in the hospital is flipping somersaults at a family gathering and giving us her big toothy grins, talking a mile a minute with the cutest lisp ever, and shocking the entire medical world with her nearly constant progress in regaining skills.To God be the glory.Yesterday was long and hard. It was supposed to be two quite simple appointments in the ear/nose/throat (ENT) department to examine a scarred area of Amy's throat, to see if there was any active infection. Instead, it turned into what we in this area of the country refer to as the "Mayo Marathon". Once you are there, they assume you have no plans f... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436906 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:42:00 +0100 4436906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275326&cid=t_111004_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-scam-high-heels-short-skirts-and-dna-samples%2F2010.12.20 Without having one myself, I am pretty familiar with bone marrow transplant as a potential curative and lifesaving approach. After all, it was invented in my hometown of Seattle and I’ve met Dr. Donall Thomas who won a Nobel prize for developing the approach. I have met people who have been given a new lease on life because of transplant, I’ve known people who have died when transplant did not work for them or complications overwhelmed them, and I know many doctors who are transplant experts. I know how finding a perfect match can be hard — especially when the patient in need is part of an ethnic minority. And I have heard the horror stories of matched donors saying no to patients who would die if they didn’t receive a transplant from them. Now comes a story from Massachusetts ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275326 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:00:22 +0100 4275326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786159&cid=t_111004_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F24%2Fgenetic-testing-for-mental-disorders-avoid-23andme-navigenics-others-for-now%2F Genetic testing allows individuals to submit a genetic sample to a company, which then analyzes the genes for known anomalies or other problems. The idea is that by having that information, you may be able to be more aware of potential health problems down the road. Or even stave them off before they become a problem by changing your behaviors, diet, and exercise regimen. Companies like 23andme and Navigenics provide genetic DNA testing reports that purportedly tell you your risk factors for getting not only certain medical conditions, but also mental disorders, like bipolar or attention deficit disorder. This may work fine for some very well-defined health issues, like heart disease (although a recent government investigation into these companies’ abilities to provide even this info... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786159 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:35:23 +0100 3786159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437869&cid=t_111004_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fteam-type-1-working-with-23andme-to-probe-genes-behind-diabetes.html The high-powered diabetic cycling group Team Type 1 has once again pulled off a jaw-dropping feat: they’ve somehow caught the attention of 23andMe, one of just three celeb-status companies in the world offering “personal genomics services” — they scan people’s DNA for details on their ancestry and individual health risks — and convinced them to [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437869 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:00:10 +0100 3437869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012522&cid=t_111004_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpr-salivary-dna-tests-for-diagnosing-periodontal-disease%2F Molecular DNA Tests Positioning Dental Professionals at the Forefront of Oral Medicine – Company Planning the Launch of HPV/Oral Cancer DNA Test in 2010 Nashville, TN – November 16, 2009 – OralDNA Labs™ Inc. (www.OralDNA.com), a specialty diagnostics subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics® Incorporated (NYSE: DGX) focused on bringing advanced laboratory testing to the dental community, today announced the availability of two revolutionary molecular tests to help periodontists and general dentists identify patients with and at risk for periodontal disease. MyPerioPathsm detects the presence and quantity of specific bacteria associated with periodontal disease, while MyPerioIDsm PST®, which the company licenses from Interleukin Genetics, provides a means of quickly and accurately1 ass... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012522 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:53:17 +0100 3012522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667619&cid=t_111004_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F7khS1a0Yh10%2F Here’s a news that would have made it to the Maury Show. Actor Jude Law (36) wanted to get DNA test to make sure that the baby that girlfriend Samantha Burke (24) is really his. Burke and Law had a summer fling while he was working on the movie “Sherlock Holmes”, and when she became pregnant, Law wanted a DNA test on the unborn child. Hollywood actor Jude Law wants DNA test for unborn child. So I guess Jude Law isn’t sure he’s the father? Oh well, that’s not my business. One usually wants to establish paternity (among other things) because it settles legal and social benefits for the child, as well as give the child an accurate medical history. But prenatal DNA testing does not come without risks. Testing for chromosome abnormalities are the usual reasons for wanting to do DNA... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667619 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:28:30 +0100 2667619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512407&cid=t_111004_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FlYXr-AGISKo%2F Using DNA to identify someone’s identity is no longer a new science. DNA forensics, as the science is called, is extensively being used to establish paternity and family relationships, potential suspects and/or victims, and to exonerate persons accused of crimes. DNA fingerprints were used to identify the victims of September 11 and Hurricane Katrina. Today’s news at The National Post shares another example of the use of DNA testing – identifying soldiers of the past world wars at the place where they were killed. According to the report, new constructions in Western Europe are unearthing the skeletal remains of troops killed during the two world wars, but their identities are still a mystery. So the Canadian National Defense Department set up a team of experts to try to identify the... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512407 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:08:00 +0100 2512407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074258&cid=t_111004_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2008%2F12%2F29%2Freal-time-gene-monitoring-and-family-trees%2F Medical News Today reported: Imagine having GeneVision: the uncanny ability to view the activity of any chosen gene in real time through a specially modified camera. With GeneVision, military commanders could compare gene expression in victorious and defeated troops. Retailers could track genes related to craving as shoppers moved about a store. “The Bachelor” would enjoy yet one more secret advantage over his love-struck dates. A new study in BMC Biotechnology correlates real-time gene expression with movement and behavior for the first time. The proof-of-concept experiment in fruit flies opens a new door for the study of genes’ influence on behavior. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? With real-time gene monitoring, we could analyze the pathogeneses of diseases more ... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074258 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:56:24 +0100 2074258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964102&cid=t_111004_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FBuIMVNPbxjc%2F Did you know that Angelina Jolie is a distant cousin of Camilla the Duchess, Madonna, Shania Twain AND Hilary Clinton?   Man has an innate itch to find out where he came from, be it by evolution or ancestry. In a way it helps us connect with people from our past and gives us roots. So it’s no surprise that DNA testing for ancestry or population of origin has mushroomed in the past few years with the growth of direct-to-consumer companies. Now, the American Society of Human Genetics is concerned about the implications of carrying out such tests without guidelines and oversight. The society presented a recommendation paper to the academe, and to the 30 companies involved in ancestral genetics testing. Image credit: Newscom Some of those concerns include accuracy of markers use... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964102 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:33:53 +0100 1964102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340541&cid=t_111004_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F31%2Fnew-on-the-market-diy-baby-daddy-tests%2F If you’re searching for an answer to the age old question of “Who’s Your Daddy?” look no further than your local drugstore’s family planning aisle. That’s where you’ll find the new Do It Yourself DNA testing kits. Wow, what a world we live in now, hm? The new tests, marketed as Identigene, have recently hit the shelves and sold far faster in test markets than anticipated. Now, the kits can be found across the country, providing you with definitive answers to your most private of questions. Retailing for around $20, the kit contains all that the subjects need to produce DNA samples. Obviously, swabs from the father and the child are imperative for accurate results, but a sample from the mother is also recommended. Once the samples are taken, they ar... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340541 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:03:31 +0100 1340541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1250199&cid=t_111004_131_f&fid=34976&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftalk.dnadirect.com%2F2008%2F02%2F22%2Fwhat-were-talking-about-this-week-10%2F Ethical Issues Surrounding Personal Health Records: Google Health and the Cleveland Clinic’s announced a partnership this week and everyone’s buzzing about privacy, portability, and all things Google. “HIPAA” has officially entered the public vernacular. David Hamilton outlines privacy and other ethical issues at Venture Beat. Steve Lohr adds more at his NYTimes blog, Bits. [...] (Source: DNA Direct Talk) DNA Direct Talk blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1250199 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:11:13 +0100 1250199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=557259&cid=t_111004_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F110627238%2F A Florida bill to require DNA testing of pregnant girls under the age of 14 has been voted down. The bill would have asked doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers (including abortion providers) to collect DNA from the girl and her fetus for the purpose of identifying the father for prosecution. Sex with minors under the age of 16 in Florida is a crime. Opponents are concerned that: Young pregnant girls would be discouraged from seeking healthcare for fear their boyfriends would be prosecuted. (Although I wonder how many teenagers keep up with legislation surrounding pregnancy.) Confidentiality between a doctor and a patient would be violated. (Healthcare providers already have to report instances of child abuse although presumably they’d use their best judgment as to whether t... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=557259 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:13:08 +0100 557259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=534283&cid=t_111004_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F107999638%2F Isaac Owusu had no idea what was in store when he decided to take a DNA test to bring his four sons to the US from Ghana. As I wrote last summer, immigrants are increasingly being asked by the US government to prove their family relationships using DNA. But Isaac, a new US citizen, had no idea that he’d unearth a nightmare. Only one of his four sons are biologically related to him. The oldest son was allowed to go to the US but the other three had to stay in Ghana. They’re representative of the statistics. According to Mary K Mount of the AABB, 15 to 20% of immigration cases end up with the same conclusion - testing proves that parent and child do not share the same DNA. Children under 16 can still be adopted but in Isaac’s case, his three younger children were already 19... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=534283 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:09:47 +0100 534283