Genetic counseling

LetsGetChecked Launches myGeneticScreen, a Genetic Testing Service Designed to Deliver Personalized, Actionable Insights into Predisposition for Inherited Cancers and Cardiovascular Diseases

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the launch of myGeneticScreen, a genetic testing service designed to provide patients with valuable and actionable insights into their predisposition for certain hereditary conditions with end-to-end support, including personalized health reports and access to genetic counseling.

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  • LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, announced today the launch of myGeneticScreen, a genetic testing service designed to provide patients with valuable and actionable insights into their predisposition for certain hereditary conditions with end-to-end support, including personalized health reports and access to genetic counseling.
  • This addition to LetGetChecked’s genetics portfolio strengthens the company’s commitment to empowering people with accessible health information and care to live longer, happier lives.
  • Using a saliva specimen, myGeneticScreen analyzes 11 genes associated with three conditions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as actionable Tier 1 conditions.
  • Offering a best-in-class experience, the genetic testing service includes pre- and post- genetic counseling.

Parkinson's Foundation to Accelerate Research Through Expanded Genetic Testing and Counseling Study

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

NEW YORK and MIAMI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Through its Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2), Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP) has awarded the Parkinson's Foundation a grant that will significantly expand its landmark international genetics study, PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson's Disease. The study provides genetic testing and genetic counseling to people with Parkinson's disease (PD). ASAP's funding will allow the Foundation to accelerate the study's impact by focusing on those who have been historically underrepresented in research.

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  • The study provides genetic testing and genetic counseling to people with Parkinson's disease (PD).
  • ASAP's funding will allow the Foundation to accelerate the study's impact by focusing on those who have been historically underrepresented in research.
  • It is a patient-facing research study," said Parkinson's Foundation Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer James Beck, PhD.
  • Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is ASAP's implementation partner and issued the grants on behalf of ASAP and GP2.

Gattaca Genomics Leads the Way in Revolutionizing Fertility with Artificial Intelligence for Full Genome Analysis, Including Preimplantation Genetic Testing and Genetic Counseling

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

By integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies the company aspires to enhance the success rates of fertility procedures.

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  • By integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies the company aspires to enhance the success rates of fertility procedures.
  • Utilizing sophisticated hyperparameter turning and deep learning, Gattaca Genomics develops precise genetic analysis, identifying anomalies and patterns with unparalleled accuracy.
  • Harnessing the power of large language models (LLM), Gattaca Genomics transforms the landscape of genetic counseling in assisted reproductive processes.
  • Gattaca Genomics integrates expert, independent, board-certified genetic counseling services seamlessly into its AI-driven genetic testing process.

The Bear Institute Pediatric Accelerator Challenge for Kids Winners Announced

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Health and Children's National Hospital announced the winners of the third annual Bear Institute Pediatric Accelerator Challenge for Kids (Bear PACK), a start-up competition aimed at fostering digital health innovation for children. The winners – Bend Health Inc., Kismet Health, RareCareNow, and Thynk Inc. – were recognized across four innovation tracks for their efforts to improve child health outcomes, enhance the care experience for patients, families, and clinicians, and reduce the cost of care for patients and health systems.

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  • Oracle Health and Children's National Hospital's annual Bear PACK competition helps advance pediatric digital health innovation, adoption, and access
    AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Health and Children's National Hospital announced the winners of the third annual Bear Institute Pediatric Accelerator Challenge for Kids (Bear PACK), a start-up competition aimed at fostering digital health innovation for children.
  • "Bear PACK includes the entire pediatric healthcare community to help close the gap in innovative solutions dedicated to helping children," said Jessica Herstek, M.D., chief medical information officer, Children's National Hospital.
  • "With less than one percent of global digital health funding being allocated for children's health1, the Bear PACK challenge has never felt more important or needed."
  • Bend Health is a national mental health provider for kids and their families designed to increase access, reduce wait times, and decrease costs of pediatric mental healthcare.

Removing Barriers: Susan G. Komen® Launches Stand for H.E.R - A Health Equity Revolution Impact Report

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, has launched the Stand for H.E.R. – A Health Equity Revolution Breast Cancer Impact Report. This transformative report not only exposes the stark breast cancer health disparities faced by Black women in the United States, but also details Komen's concerted efforts to help dismantle these barriers and foster community relationships to create systemic change.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, has launched the Stand for H.E.R.
  • – A Health Equity Revolution Breast Cancer Impact Report .
  • – A Health Equity Revolution Breast Cancer Impact Report.
  • For more information on Komen's efforts to close the breast cancer health equity gap for the Black community and make quality care available to all, visit www.komen.org/standforher .

Gattaca Genomics Unveils State-of-the-Art Genetic Testing Services to Transform Family Planning

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gattaca Genomics, a pioneering next generation company innovating solutions for reproductive health, is set to revolutionize family planning with its advanced genetic testing services.

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  • Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gattaca Genomics, a pioneering next generation company innovating solutions for reproductive health, is set to revolutionize family planning with its advanced genetic testing services.
  • Specializing in Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), Gattaca Genomics employs state-of-the-art techniques to enhance pregnancy success rates, identify chromosomal abnormalities, and reduce the risk of genetic disorders.
  • Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS): Gattaca Genomics introduces a breakthrough in genetic testing with Whole Genome Sequencing, offering a comprehensive analysis of an individual's entire genome.
  • Gattaca Genomics invites prospective parents, healthcare providers, and clinicians to explore the possibilities that genetic testing can offer.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Added to Minnesota's Newborn Screening Panel

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Friday, January 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a monumental stride towards improving the lives of children affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) proudly announces that Minnesota has approved the addition of Duchenne to the state's newborn screening panel.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a monumental stride towards improving the lives of children affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) proudly announces that Minnesota has approved the addition of Duchenne to the state's newborn screening panel.
  • Once implemented, every one of the approximately 63,000 babies born in Minnesota annually will undergo newborn screening for Duchenne, ensuring not only early diagnosis but also equitable access to care.
  • Minnesota is now the third state, after Ohio and New York, to approve newborn screening for Duchenne.
  • This milestone represents a significant advancement in the broader effort to expand newborn screening for Duchenne to other states.

Myriad Genetics Applauds New Germline Testing Guideline for Patients with Breast Cancer from ASCO-SSO

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. , (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced its support for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)—Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) guideline for germline testing in patients with breast cancer.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. , (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced its support for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)—Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) guideline for germline testing in patients with breast cancer.
  • Among the guidance includes:
    All patients with a current or previous diagnosis of invasive breast cancer ≤ 65 years should be offered BRCA1/2 testing.
  • Patients undergoing genetic testing should be given sufficient information before testing to provide informed consent.
  • “ASCO-SSO’s guideline update is an important step forward in advancing the use of genomics in clinical care for patients with breast cancer,” said Shelly Cummings, Vice President of Oncology Medical Affairs, Myriad Genetics.

Identifai-Genetics Launches Its First U.S. Clinical Trial, Led by Professor Ronald Wapner

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Identifai's platform and diagnostic tools enable early detection of the whole spectrum of fetal genetic disorders in an accessible, cost-effective and risk-free manner.

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  • Identifai's platform and diagnostic tools enable early detection of the whole spectrum of fetal genetic disorders in an accessible, cost-effective and risk-free manner.
  • Identifai's US clinical study is aimed at demonstrating the performance and effectiveness of the company's novel technology in real-world scenarios within the United States.
  • The principal investigator in the study is world-renowned Professor Ronald J. Wapner, Director of Reproductive Genetics and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
  • This study marks a critical milestone in transforming Identifai's technology into a clinical offering accessible to millions of women in the US and across the globe".

MotherToBaby Launches Spanish-Language Digital Health Website to Reach Underserved Latinx Communities in the U.S. & Canada

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ¿Hablas español? ¡Sí! In time for January's Birth Defects Awareness Month, MotherToBaby is proud to announce the launch of its fully bilingual (English/Spanish) website. It's the first of its kind for housing an extensive bilingual library of fact sheets on everything from alcohol to zolpidem during pregnancy and breastfeeding as well as connecting bilingual experts with parents and healthcare providers.

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  • In time for January's Birth Defects Awareness Month, MotherToBaby is proud to announce the launch of its fully bilingual ( English / Spanish ) website.
  • "No matter what the language they speak is, we want everyone to have access to the best, expert health information possible."
  • The now fully bilingual website is designed to fill the gap in the disparities of health education information for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals who are Spanish-speakers.
  • MotherToBaby wants to improve birth outcomes in the Latinx community by giving improved access to language-appropriate resources to families and health professionals.