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NEW CASE from @precmedonline.bsky.social & @mygenecounsel.bsky.social A maternal-fetal medicine doc offered a pregnant woman a 2nd non-invasive prenatal test after the 1st one showed an abnormal finding in chromosome 18. Find out why this is a bad idea www.precisionmedicineonline.com/inherited-di...
Genetic Testing Challenges in Precision Medicine: After Abnormal NIPT, Retest Causes Confusion
After an abnormal NIPT finding in a pregnant woman, a maternal-fetal medicine doctor orders a second NIPT, against recommendations.
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July 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
NEW CASE from @precmedonline.bsky.social & @mygenecounsel.bsky.social A maternal-fetal medicine doc offered a pregnant woman a 2nd non-invasive prenatal test after the 1st one showed an abnormal finding in chromosome 18. Find out why this is a bad idea www.precisionmedicineonline.com/inherited-di...
In this @genomeweb.bsky.social article, I wrote about a small group at the CDC that had an outsized impact on the integration of genomics into public health and how access to evidence-based testing may be impacted in its absence. www.genomeweb.com/cancer/conce... @muinjkhoury.bsky.social
Concerns Rise Over Potential End of Public Health Genomics in US
This small branch played a big role in advancing evidence-based genetic testing, and its loss diminishes US leadership in public health, say supporters.
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April 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In this @genomeweb.bsky.social article, I wrote about a small group at the CDC that had an outsized impact on the integration of genomics into public health and how access to evidence-based testing may be impacted in its absence. www.genomeweb.com/cancer/conce... @muinjkhoury.bsky.social
@precmedonline.bsky.social is hosting a molecular tumor board at the #ASCO meeting in Chicago on May 30! Our MTB panelists will discuss cases where they've used MRD for monitoring; made treatment decisions based on HER2-low or -ultralow results; and more.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/pioneering...
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Pioneering Oncology through Molecular Tumor Boards
Join our in-person breakfast session during ASCO to explore real-world applications of genomic profiling in cancer care!
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April 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
@precmedonline.bsky.social is hosting a molecular tumor board at the #ASCO meeting in Chicago on May 30! Our MTB panelists will discuss cases where they've used MRD for monitoring; made treatment decisions based on HER2-low or -ultralow results; and more.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/pioneering...
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/pioneering...
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The Trump admin says ICE has custody of migrants sent to Guantanamo, but it's DOD guards in Camp 6, a war-on-terror prison. It won't say who is being held incommunicado there, but we are publishing a list of 53 men in Camp 6.
w/ @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
w/ @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
Some Migrants Sent by Trump to Guantánamo Are Being Held by Military Guards
The Times has obtained a list of 53 Venezuelan men the Trump administration has put in a wartime prison built to hold Al Qaeda suspects.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Trump admin says ICE has custody of migrants sent to Guantanamo, but it's DOD guards in Camp 6, a war-on-terror prison. It won't say who is being held incommunicado there, but we are publishing a list of 53 men in Camp 6.
w/ @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
w/ @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
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New, longer and stronger statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on the lawsuit filed against her and other NY leaders over the Green Light Law. "There's no way I'm letting federal agents, or Elon Musk's shadowy DOGE operation, get unfettered access to the personal data of any New Yorker in the DMV system"
February 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
New, longer and stronger statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on the lawsuit filed against her and other NY leaders over the Green Light Law. "There's no way I'm letting federal agents, or Elon Musk's shadowy DOGE operation, get unfettered access to the personal data of any New Yorker in the DMV system"
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For those reading about the Trump administration clawing back $80M given to NYC to house migrants, here's the Trump DOJ telling a federal judge last night that FEMA planned to withhold funding to its shelters program
NEW: The Trump administration asks a federal judge for emergency permission to suspend funding to the FEMA shelter program that Elon Musk posted lies about storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
For those reading about the Trump administration clawing back $80M given to NYC to house migrants, here's the Trump DOJ telling a federal judge last night that FEMA planned to withhold funding to its shelters program
What do the NIH indirect rate cuts portend for precision medicine? The whole @precmedonline.bsky.social reported on this. www.precisionmedicineonline.com/precision-on...
Jessica Kim Cohen, @cathshaffer.bsky.social, Alison Kanski, @ciarzc.bsky.social
Jessica Kim Cohen, @cathshaffer.bsky.social, Alison Kanski, @ciarzc.bsky.social
Precision Medicine Supporters Worry About NIH Indirect Rate Cut's Impact on Advances, Workforce
Researchers have been "making great inroads" in precision medicine, and a 15 percent cap on indirect costs could quash the momentum, experts worry.
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February 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
What do the NIH indirect rate cuts portend for precision medicine? The whole @precmedonline.bsky.social reported on this. www.precisionmedicineonline.com/precision-on...
Jessica Kim Cohen, @cathshaffer.bsky.social, Alison Kanski, @ciarzc.bsky.social
Jessica Kim Cohen, @cathshaffer.bsky.social, Alison Kanski, @ciarzc.bsky.social
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@turnaray.bsky.social’s team took a deep dive into potential effects of NIH funding changes on the development of new precision medicine approaches.
Precision Medicine Supporters Worry About NIH Indirect Rate Cut's Impact on Advances, Workforce
Researchers have been "making great inroads" in precision medicine, and a 15 percent cap on indirect costs could quash the momentum, experts worry.
www.precisionmedicineonline.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
@turnaray.bsky.social’s team took a deep dive into potential effects of NIH funding changes on the development of new precision medicine approaches.
A Republican legislator in Idaho wants to repeal the state's licensure law for genetic counselors. The aim seems to be gov't deregulation, but genetic counselors say deregulating their profession could harm patients. Here's the story on @genomeweb.bsky.social www.genomeweb.com/cancer/genet...
Genetic Counselors in Idaho Push Back Against Delicensing Bill
Conservative supporters of government deregulation want to do away with state-imposed licensing requirements, a move genetic counselors say will harm patients.
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February 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
A Republican legislator in Idaho wants to repeal the state's licensure law for genetic counselors. The aim seems to be gov't deregulation, but genetic counselors say deregulating their profession could harm patients. Here's the story on @genomeweb.bsky.social www.genomeweb.com/cancer/genet...
One idea in a long list of cost-cutting proposals that Republican lawmakers are circulating as they mull budget reconciliation legislation is to "eliminate" tax deductions for giving to healthcare nonprofits, including patient advocacy groups. Article: www.precisionmedicineonline.com/precision-on...
Patient Advocates Raise Alarm Over Republican Proposal to Nix Healthcare Charity Tax Deductions
The proposal, purported to save $83 billion over a decade, is a "dagger in the heart of all patient advocacy nonprofits," said the head of a cancer patient support group.
www.precisionmedicineonline.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
One idea in a long list of cost-cutting proposals that Republican lawmakers are circulating as they mull budget reconciliation legislation is to "eliminate" tax deductions for giving to healthcare nonprofits, including patient advocacy groups. Article: www.precisionmedicineonline.com/precision-on...
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The latest from @ellenmatloff.bsky.social, @turnaray.bsky.social, and GenomeWeb focuses on a missed opportunity for cascade testing and the diagnosis that followed: hubs.li/Q034VD6F0 #genechat #precisionmedicine
Genetic Testing Challenges in Precision Medicine: Delayed Cascade Testing Due to Unclear Counseling
A patient found to carry a BRCA1 pathogenic variant is not referred to a certified genetic counselor in her health system.
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February 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The latest from @ellenmatloff.bsky.social, @turnaray.bsky.social, and GenomeWeb focuses on a missed opportunity for cascade testing and the diagnosis that followed: hubs.li/Q034VD6F0 #genechat #precisionmedicine
Last week, the FDA and American Association for Cancer Research held a workshop to discuss DPYD testing. Oncologists put forth a lot of reasons against routine testing; patient advocates countered them on every point. Here's my article for @genomeweb.bsky.social www.genomeweb.com/cancer/aacr-...
At AACR-FDA Workshop, Oncologists Grapple With Balancing Risks, Benefits of DPYD Testing
Doctors and patient advocates supporting pretreatment testing at times challenged FDA and other experts who aren't swayed by available evidence.
www.genomeweb.com
January 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Last week, the FDA and American Association for Cancer Research held a workshop to discuss DPYD testing. Oncologists put forth a lot of reasons against routine testing; patient advocates countered them on every point. Here's my article for @genomeweb.bsky.social www.genomeweb.com/cancer/aacr-...
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Worth reading. The Real Reasons Drug Prices Are So High | Health Affairs www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
The Real Reasons Drug Prices Are So High | Health Affairs Forefront
Key policies introduced over the past 45 years have brought new research organizations and investors into the pharmaceutical R&D process, increasing industry’s market power relative to that of private...
www.healthaffairs.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Worth reading. The Real Reasons Drug Prices Are So High | Health Affairs www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
Scoop --> Larry Milesky died horrifically from a chemotherapy overdose in May 2023 at Mass General Hospital. His wife was determined to change policies at Mass General Brigham to reduce the risk of this happening to others. www.genomeweb.com/cancer/mass-...
Mass General Brigham Becomes Latest US Health System to Adopt Pretreatment DPYD Testing
The change in policy at the health system follows the death of a DPD deficient patient and comes during a period of intense competition among Boston hospitals.
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January 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Scoop --> Larry Milesky died horrifically from a chemotherapy overdose in May 2023 at Mass General Hospital. His wife was determined to change policies at Mass General Brigham to reduce the risk of this happening to others. www.genomeweb.com/cancer/mass-...
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January 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Here are the top 10 hits reported by the Precision Medicine Online (@precmedonline.bsky.social) team in 2024. Thanks for your excellent work @chopkinslegaspi.bsky.social, @cathshaffer.bsky.social, Alison Kanski, and Jessica Kim Cohen.
December 30, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Here are the top 10 hits reported by the Precision Medicine Online (@precmedonline.bsky.social) team in 2024. Thanks for your excellent work @chopkinslegaspi.bsky.social, @cathshaffer.bsky.social, Alison Kanski, and Jessica Kim Cohen.
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Many non-genetics providers are unsure of what test is best to order. That's where genetic counselors come in. Read a case example from @genomeweb.bsky.social @turnaray.bsky.social in collaboration with mGC CEO @ellenmatloff.bsky.social: hubs.li/Q030rrpl0 #genechat #precisionmedicine
December 23, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Many non-genetics providers are unsure of what test is best to order. That's where genetic counselors come in. Read a case example from @genomeweb.bsky.social @turnaray.bsky.social in collaboration with mGC CEO @ellenmatloff.bsky.social: hubs.li/Q030rrpl0 #genechat #precisionmedicine
#Chile #sismo M6.1 | Curicó, Maule, Chile | hace 4m | 13 dic 2024 20:38 (Argentina Standard Time)
¿Lo sentiste? ¡Envía un informe!
#very_strong #M2+ #M3+ #M4+ #M5+ #M6+ #Chile #Maule
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#very_strong #M2+ #M3+ #M4+ #M5+ #M6+ #Chile #Maule
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¡Vea información detallada sobre el terremoto, lea informes de usuarios y envíe el suyo si lo sintió!
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December 13, 2024 at 11:48 PM
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ICYMI, here's all of @cathshaffer.bsky.social, @turnaray.bsky.social, Jessica Kim Cohen and my #hematology coverage from @ash-hematology.bsky.social #ASH24: www.precisionmedicineonline.com/organization...
ASH Precision Oncology News | Precision Medicine Online
News and reporting on ASH from Precision Medicine Online Precision Oncology
www.precisionmedicineonline.com
December 13, 2024 at 6:47 PM
ICYMI, here's all of @cathshaffer.bsky.social, @turnaray.bsky.social, Jessica Kim Cohen and my #hematology coverage from @ash-hematology.bsky.social #ASH24: www.precisionmedicineonline.com/organization...
The latest case in Precision Medicine Online and My Gene Counsel's #GeneticTestingChallenges series: www.precisionmedicineonline.com/neurological...
Genetic Testing Challenges in Precision Medicine: Ataxia Patient Tested for Cardiomyopathy Genes
A neurologist orders the wrong genetic test for a patient experiencing peripheral neuropathy and doesn't realize it even upon seeing the report.
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December 12, 2024 at 3:46 PM
The latest case in Precision Medicine Online and My Gene Counsel's #GeneticTestingChallenges series: www.precisionmedicineonline.com/neurological...
A case is making its way through the Colorado courts, in which the parents of twins -- a boy with Duchenne and a girl who is a DMD mutation carrier -- are suing Children's Hospital Colorado and GeneDx for alleged negligent genetic counseling and testing. My article: www.genomeweb.com/molecular-di...
Appeals Court Finds Negligence Claims Against Hospital, GeneDx Valid Under Colorado Statute
Parents are suing the defendants for negligent genetic counseling and testing that they allege precluded their ability to avoid having children with Duchenne.
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December 12, 2024 at 3:25 PM
A case is making its way through the Colorado courts, in which the parents of twins -- a boy with Duchenne and a girl who is a DMD mutation carrier -- are suing Children's Hospital Colorado and GeneDx for alleged negligent genetic counseling and testing. My article: www.genomeweb.com/molecular-di...
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"This case is concerning because the neurologist not only ordered the wrong test but didn't recognize the error even after seeing a report...entirely unrelated to ataxia." The latest in GenomeWeb's Genetic Testing Challenges series with @ellenmatloff.bsky.social @turnaray.bsky.social: bit.ly/3OzvtIf
December 3, 2024 at 1:09 AM
"This case is concerning because the neurologist not only ordered the wrong test but didn't recognize the error even after seeing a report...entirely unrelated to ataxia." The latest in GenomeWeb's Genetic Testing Challenges series with @ellenmatloff.bsky.social @turnaray.bsky.social: bit.ly/3OzvtIf
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On Monday I will be in Barcelona for the Eugin-UPF Symposium. I will be talking about direct to consumer DNA testing and how it has ended donor anonymity. eventum.upf.edu/122238/progr...
November 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM
On Monday I will be in Barcelona for the Eugin-UPF Symposium. I will be talking about direct to consumer DNA testing and how it has ended donor anonymity. eventum.upf.edu/122238/progr...
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I recently wrote about cancer screening and surveillance for transgender patients, particularly those with hereditary cancer risk gene variants. www.precisionmedicineonline.com/precision-on...
Transgender Patients With Hereditary Cancer Risk Variants Benefit From Individualized Approach
Doctors are using limited guidance on screening and treatment approaches for transgender patients predisposed to cancer while considering patient preferences and treatment goals.
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November 8, 2024 at 5:22 PM
I recently wrote about cancer screening and surveillance for transgender patients, particularly those with hereditary cancer risk gene variants. www.precisionmedicineonline.com/precision-on...
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing drug development and diagnostics, but it will be a while before we see AI significantly guiding patient care and treatment choices. In May, I rounded up the current state of the field for Precision Oncology News. #medsky #scicomm
AI Could Reshape Precision Medicine, but First, Doctors Have to Trust It
AI tools have impressive potential in personalizing treatments, but doctors are concerned about bias, generalizability, and the lack of prospective validation.
www.precisionmedicineonline.com
November 11, 2024 at 9:58 PM