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Personalised / precision / stratified medicine
An approach to medicine based on grouping patients according to the characteristics of their disease or how they respond to particular treatments (or to prophylaxis). This enables the identification and development of measures that are most effective for particular groups of patients.
What happens when the watchdog blinks?
The meticulous scrutiny of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of medical treatments and procedure by NICE is put into question by Professor Dusko Ilic when comparing the use of cryopreserved ovarian tissue and testicular tissue for restoration of fertility...
Podcast Review: The G Word – Can artificial intelligence accelerate the impact of genomics?
The scope for artificial intelligance to improve our understanding of, and application of, genomics is discussed in this latest G Word Podcast, from Genomics England...
Blood test speeds up precision medicine for NHS lung cancer patients
A simple blood DNA test could help doctors identify the best treatment options faster in patients with lung cancer...
Tumour organoids predict bowel cancer treatment response
Patient-derived tumour organoids can predict how effectively patients with bowel cancer will respond to drug treatment, according to a new study...
Cancer Dependency Map reveals promising targets for drug development
A comprehensive map of genetic vulnerabilities in cancer has revealed targets for the development of novel anti-cancer drugs...
UK study shows genome sequencing can improve multiple aspects of cancer treatment
Using whole genome sequencing and clinical data aids the delivery of personalised cancer care, landmark study shows...
Half of US prostate cancer patients with inherited risk genes missed
US men with prostate cancer could be missing out on targeted treatments because they do not meet the current guidelines for genetic testing...
UK-wide study of children's DNA launched
DNA, Children and Young People's Health Resource is the world's first national research programme aimed at furthering understanding of how children's genes determine their physical and mental health...