genetics
A vision of personalised care
By 2030, all Australians could have genetic screening done early in life to provide individual risk profiles, a new paper on personalised medicine forecasts The new Occasional Paper, from the …
No direct marketing for genetic testing: RCPA
Complex medical tests should always be requested by, and after discussion with, an experienced medical practitioner, says the RCPA This approach applies to all medical tests, says the Royal College …
Strong genetic link to hayfever confirmed
Australian scientists have helped to uncover 41 genetic regions, which are estimated to account for about 40% of the genetic risk of hayfever A large international study, including contributions from …
Pharmacies warned after Chemmart ACCC decision
The ACCC has accepted an administrative undertaking on behalf of Chemmart following concerns about its myDNA genetic test The ACCC says it was concerned that statements in Chemmart’s catalogues, television …
Study confirms mutation and high breast cancer risk link
A massive global study has confirmed that the risk of developing breast cancer from some relatively rare genetic changes is similar to that from the more common BRCA 1 and …
Personalised medicine has obvious benefits but has anyone thought about the issues?
Personalised medicine has obvious benefits but has anyone thought about the issues? Nola Ries, University of Newcastle and Dianne Nicol, University of Tasmania US Vice President Joe Biden recently launched …
Glaucoma: why family matters
Glaucoma stakeholders are urging Australians to have their eyes checked this World Glaucoma Week – and pharmacists can be key in a referral role among others, experts say. Around 50% …
Biochemical changes identified in rare inherited Alzheimer’s
Australian researchers have found biochemical changes occurring in the blood, in the rare inherited form of Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in these fat-like substances may suggest a method to diagnose all …
Chemmart offering myDNA test nationwide
A genetic test that may help identify the right medication and dose for individuals will be offered by Chemmart stores throughout Australia from February. The myDNA test identifies how a …
Dads’ diet impacts offspring’s health: RMIT research
The amount of food consumed by fathers could have a direct impact on their unborn children’s health and wellbeing, according to new RMIT University research. The study suggests that a …
Hunt for dementia genes awarded Government funding
Identifying the right genes involved in dementia could be the breakthrough researchers are looking for to treat the debilitating disease, which is expected to affect 900,000 Australians by 2050. Two …
Pharmacists could offer pharmacogenetics testing: Dutch experts
In as little as five years, community pharmacists in the Netherlands could be offering pharmacogenetics testing, therapeutic support and advice, according to international experts. A new plan to explore and …