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UKs’ NHS to use genomic testing to predict heart disease risk

A university spin-off company is to lead a pilot study within the UK’s national health service (NHS) to use genetic

Genome sequencing impact diagnoses of rare diseases

A new clinical study has highlighted how whole genome sequencing is making the diagnosis of rare diseases possible. The study, reported in the journal

Egypt to establish an Egyptian genome map

Egypt is bursting onto the precision medicine scene with a plan to create a genomic map of its citizens. The project is hoped to

Saliva the key to precision medicine?

Research from Sidra Medicine has developed a saliva-based test, which they believe could a “a stepping stone to precision medicine.” Part of

Precision treatment options impacting breast cancer

Tamoxifen has been used to treat breast cancer for a number of years, reducing the recurrence rate to ~30%. The effectiveness of tamoxifen is not

Genetic screening – the final frontier for precision medicine?

Genetic screening has been at the forefront of the move towards precision medicine since it was first conceptualised. As the technology for

Industry giants collaborating to deliver next generation precision diagnostics

Investment in precision medicine and diagnostics continues to grow, with Konica Minolta Precision Medicine (KMPM) and

Organoids needing more attention in the fight against cancer

The possibilities of personalised medicine are constantly developing. The opportunities highlighted by genomic analysis and linking that data to medical

Market for precision market heading towards $100 billion

The precision medicine market is booming. Already valued at over $50 billion, its growth is expected to continue unabated, with estimates

Is Africa ready for precision medicine?

Non-communicable diseases are responsible for more deaths than any other cause, with 71% of all deaths dying from these globally. In Africa, the rate of