Personalized Medicine News Headlines - 2005 Articles

December 2005
December 27 Common gene increases prostate cancer risk
December 19 Scientists close in on genes responsible for Parkinson's Disease
December 18 Gene variation affects tamoxifen's benefit for breast cancer
December 16 Small genetic change increases risk of tuberculosis
December 15 Seeking 'molecular signature' for prostate cancer, Burnham Institute For Medical Research collaborates
December 15 Second-hand smoke hits genetically susceptible kids harder
December 13 Heart supplement targets blacks, echoing race-based drug
December 13 NIH launches cancer genome project
December 12 Good for the heart - and for the wallet: drug for African-American heart failure patients reduces health care costs
December 12 Cephalon Oncology reports clinical response to CEP-701 correlates with targeted inhibition of FLT3 mutation in acute myelogenous leukemia
December 7 Genetic testing for Parkinson disease, is there a point?
December 6 Genzyme launches colorectal cancer test to determine appropriate Camptosar® dosage
December 5 New Stanford tool for genetic data analysis may improve cancer treatment
December 5 Personalized drugs could mean cost savings
December 2 Personalized medicine could be antidote to soaring care costs
December 1 Lilly's DNA bank to help personalize medicine
December The Personalized Medicine Coalition: Goals and Strategies
November 2005
November 28 LabCorp offers device to test for key genes
November 23 Deleted genes help predict outcome in a children's cancer
November 22 EGFR inhibitors: what have we learned from the treatment of lung cancer?
November 22 Biomarkers in cancer staging, prognosis and treatment selection
November 17 Genes could point to lupus severity
November 17 Gene at heart of bad outcomes in high blood pressure patients
November 16 Biomarkers may provide important information for patients at risk for recurrent ischemic stroke
November 16 Genes can be 'changed' by foods
November 16 Study sheds new light on genetic variation in statin response
November 15 UCLA scientists report promising new molecular approach to fighting schizophrenia
November 15 Study shows tamoxifen can prevent cancer for years
November 15 Protein marker associated with positive outcome in invasive breast cancer
November 15 Studies throw light on biomarkers which predict the subsets of patients where gefitinib has the greatest benefit

November 15

Researchers discover molecular differences between low-grade and high-grade ovarian cancers
November 14 Gene variants predict heart muscle damage after cardiac surgery
November 14 New gene marker may identify need for intense AML therapy
November 10 Genetic find stirs debate on race-based medicine
November 10 Genes are a factor in malaria risk, but not the only factor
November 10 ADHD in children associated with gene variant and environmental risk factors
November 10 Lancet warns Herceptin breast cancer drug 'over hyped'
November 9 Genetic analysis of glioblastoma brain tumors can aid in treatment decisions
November 9 Privacy groups: HIPAA protections are not enough
November 9 Survey: Americans concerned about health IT privacy
November 8 Personalized medicine opens doors to new challenges
November 7 E-health records systems to be available in June 2006
November 7 Genetics, molecular biomarkers form molecular basis for cancer prevention
November 7 How likely are you to get sick?
November 5 Hope over cheek lung cancer test
November 5 Gene variant may contribute to development of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
November 4 NitroMed losses widen as company prepares for BiDil launch
November 3 Gene expression profile helps predict chemotherapy response in ovarian cancer patients
November 2 Opinion: The right to privacy should extend to genetic testing
October 2005
October 31 This man wants to heal healthcare
October 31 Power to the patient
October 29 Scientists tie two additional genes to dyslexia
October 28 House bill aims to protect patient privacy with national standards
October 28 Combo of tests predicts type 1 diabetes
October 27 Gene profile predicts leukemia's course
October 26 Gene map points to personal drugs
October 25 'Personalized Medicine': Survey Finds Public Generally Wary of Genomics in Medicine
October 25 Blood test might spot colon cancer
October 25 International consortium completes map of human genetic variation
October 24 Protecting patients' privacy
October 23 Gene found linked to aggressive forms of melanoma
October 23 Teens with deletion syndrome confirm gene's role in psychosis
October 20 Mayo clinic cancer center finds possible genetic link to pancreatic cancer
October 19 Personalized drugs draw biotech dollars
October 19 Pharmacogenomics faces some hurdles
October 19 Experts: privacy a major concern for National Health Information Network
October 19 Study: Herceptin halves breast tumor return rate for some
October 19 Herceptin therapy highly superior to standard breast cancer treatment
October 19 Gene mutations linked to breast cancer in black women
October 17 New genetic link to high blood pressure found
October 17 Biomarker test may give early warning of brain woes
October 17 Test spots severe prostate cancer
October 14 Heredity plays big role in heart disease risk factors
October 14 Report: Many human gene sequences patented by private companies
October 12 Researchers a Yale identify a genetic link to Tourette's syndrome
October 10 IBM won't use genetic data in hiring, health benefits
October 10 Affymetrix claims genetic breakthroughs
October 6 Inherited gene change also found in spontaneous tumors
October 6 Genzyme licenses technology from UCLA
October 6 New test proves effective in more cancers
October 5 Study proves genetic variations influence cystic fibrosis' severity
October 5 UK backs breast drug test for all
October 4 Study demonstrates how gene variant may contribute to cancer development
October 4 Child cancer 'three gene screen'
September 2005
September 29 Genes, drugs and breast cancer basis of $12 million pharmacogenetics study
September 29 Newly discovered gene may predict aggressive ovarian cancer
September 29 Researchers look at pharmacogenomics
September 28 U.K. geneticists to search for genetic clues linked to major diseases
September 28 Brain cancers: DNA chips improve diagnosis of gliomas
September 28 Researchers find how one genetic variation may leave some people vulnerable to addiction
September 27 Gene raises young women's stroke risk
September 26 Genzyme test identifies patients for lung-cancer therapies
September 21 Personalised drugs decades away
September 20 Mutation may raise prostate-cancer risk in african americans
September 20 Gene that controls the severity of asthma identified
September 20 Gene linked to aggressive ovarian cancer
September 20 Scientists develop screening method for pancreatic cancer
September 15 Scientists identify two key genes linked to aggressive breast cancers
September 14 Computer health records seen saving US $81 billion
September 14 Genes play key role in elderly fracture risk
September 14 Expert: No commercial incentive to develop genetic tests for personalized medicine
September 12 Congress examines health IT legislative initiatives
September 9 Blood test for colon cancer risk to be goal of Hopkins project
September 8 Genetic variation in warfarin-dosing
September 6 Predicting response to chemotherapy in women with breast cancer
September 6 Genetic hot spots double the risk of early heart disease
September 5 New recommendations for screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations
September 1 Predicting cancer's spread: gene clue found
September 1 Breast cancer risk encreased for African-Americans with mitochondrial
DNA variant
September 1 Breast cancer gene risk for men
September Survey: PGx Is Viewed Favorably in the US, But Barriers Will Remain Without Education
August 2005
August 30 Penn Study Shows Genes May Affect Response To Different Quit-smoking Medications
August 29 Early Detection of Breast Cancer Based on Gene-Expression Patterns in Peripheral Blood Cells
August 25 Duke researchers uncover genetic link to stroke after heart surgery
August 25 Power3 discovers biomarkers for early detection of breast cancer
August 25 Ciphergen and University of Kentucky in ovarian cancer collaboration
August 22 FDA clears genetic test that advances personalized medicine
August 17 Study finds genes may predict response to ADHD medication
August 17 Two designer drugs hit same lung cancer target, but only one is effective
August 16 Scientists find test for aggressive form of prostate cancer
August 16 Study suggests protein may be early warning for ovarian cancer
August 16 UT southwestern researchers find differences in a predictor of heart disease among sexes, races
August 12 Study identifies which patients will not respond to treatment with targeted
cancer drug
August 10 'Smart' prostate cancer predictor
August 10 Patient's genes can predict response to chemotherapy for breast cancer
August 9 UK scientists help narrow the search for BRCA1 carriers
August 8 Genetic Determinants of Osteoporosis
August 8 Nanotechnology to provide portable genetic risk detection
August 8 NHGRI expands effort to revolutionize sequencing technologies
August 8 The cost-effectiveness of biomarkers for predicting the development of oesophageal adenocarcinoma
August 6 Chip to spot worst cancers made
August 5 Patient's genes can predict response to chemotherapy for breast cancer
August 4 'Cheap' genome sequencing now possible, say scientists
August 1 New DNA technology may advance patients' genetic sequencing
August Keeping Up With Genetic Advances
August The Personalized Medicine Coalition – 8 months on
July 2005
July 28 Pharmacogenomics: questions and concerns
July 28 Researchers identify gene set linked to breast cancer's spread to lungs
July 25 Genetic mapping project under way in Mexico
July 25 Cancer treatments move toward personalized medicine
July 25 Decreased breast cancer survival associated with high TRAIL-R2 expression
July 23 Frist: Underinvestment in health IT has "dire consequences"
July 21 Nutritional genomics could dictate diet
July 21 U.S. will offer doctors free electronic records system
July 20 Moores Cancer Center to Study Skin Sampling As Non-invasive Test for Detecting Prostate Cancer
July 20 Request for public comments: CMS seeks input on health records
July 20 Genaissance and Organon join forces to improve R&D
July 17 Technological advances require social advances
July 17 Personalized medicine: A new approach to staying well
July 17 DNA test for diabetes and obesity
July 14 Senators join forces on health IT bills
July 13 Health information privacy issues unfolding in England
July 12 GE, Roche to develop personalized care strategies
July 8 Maker of Heart Drug Intended for Blacks Bases Price on Patients' Wealth
July 8 Bad cholesterol: genes make the difference
July 3 Genomics promises personalized cures
July 3 Blockbuster drugs are so last century
July 3 Harvard project to scan millions of medical files
June 2005
June 29 British doctors wary of e-Health records
June 27 Drugmakers explore benefits of pharmacogenetics to industry
June 24 FDA approves controversial heart medication for blacks
June 23 Genetic testing causes no increase in anxiety or depression among children of people with Alzheimer's
June 21 Genes help women over 45 conceive
June 20 A primer on genetic testing
June 20 Pharmacokinetic variability of anticancer agents
June 20 Genetic testing and the family
June 19 New research studies bring early detection of Alzheimer's disease closer to reality
June 17 Heart drug for blacks endorsed
June 16 Study questions performance of microarray data in prediction of breast cancer treatment outcomes
June 16 New gene chip may be early cancer diagnosis tool
June 16 "Silenced" gene suggests greater risk and a possible diagnostic marker for African-Americans with prostate cancer
June 16 Clinton, Frist Tout medical records bill
June 15 Major groups call for FDA approval of Bidil
June 15 Geneticists oppose singling out Jewish women in European breast cancer patent
June 14 Gene variant linked to chronic kidney disease
June 14 New genetic test may detect risk of rare complication from anesthesia
June 8 Genetics of Alzheimer's disease and research frontiers in dementia
June 7 A step closer to personalized medication
June 6 Gov't moves to spur digital health records
June 6 Test accurately predicts aggressiveness of breast cancer
June 5 Key genes predict cancer outcome
June 5 Statistical method provides unprecedented look at genetic underpinnings of complex diseases
June 2 Genes linked to treatment resistance in children with leukemia
June 2 Scientists develop technology to detect lung cancer
June 1 Genetic vaiation aters reponse to common anti-clotting drug
June 1 Gene signature could revolutionize cancer care
May 2005
May 31 Cancerous or harmless? three genes might tell the tale
May 30 In those genetically predisposed, 'developmental reprogramming' could explain cancer risk
May 26 Study finds research participants concerned about genetic discrimination
May 25 Applied NeuroSolutions biomarker may predict Alzheimer's disease progression
May 25 Bioelectronic 'signatures' hold key to DNA mutations
May 25 Promising results for prediction of prostate cancer recurrence presented at American Urological Association meeting
May 24 Tailored treatments take aim at cancer
May 23 Different microarray systems more alike than previously thought
May 23 Medical privacy vs. health care quality?
May 21 Biomarkers for interstitial cystitis identified, could lead to the first test
May 18 Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease and Research Frontiers in Dementia
May 18 Chromosome Deletion Predicts Aggressive Neuroblastoma
May 18 Ciphergen Announces Issuance of Patent for Multi-marker Diagnostics Using SELDI ProteinChip® Technology
May 16 Meds a la Carte?
May 16 Mayo Clinic Researcher Team Discovers Biomarker That May Improve Quality of Life During Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
May 16 Molecular Testing In Patients With Rare Cancer Predicts Response To Gleevec
May 13 Sen. Clinton, Former House Speaker Gingrich Team Up on Health IT Legislation, USA
May 12 Early Detection Research Network Completes Re-competition for Labs and Centers
May 11 Genetic testing divides families
May 10 Gold nanoparticles may simplify cancer detection
May 10 Test to spot early ovarian cancer
May 10 Race-based medicine arrives
May 9 Genes influence how heart failure patients respond to drugs
May 9 EMR 2015: an evolving concept
May 9 Drug lowers inflammatory markers associated with increased risk for heart attack in patients with certain genetic variations
May 8 New genetic information could improve high blood pressure diagnosis, treatment
May 5 Gene marker may improve lupus care
May 4 Mayo clinic first to use pharmacogenomics to treat inherited kidney disorder of children
May 4 Gene variants predict bleeding after heart surgery
May 4 Newborn screening education materials lacking
May 4 Gene screen could spot those at colon cancer risk
May 3 Heart failure patients do better when treated according to guidelines, but too many doctors still fail to prescribe the best treatments
May 3 Genzyme announces license agreement for exclusive rights to lung cancer markers
May 2 Gene implicated in chronic kidney disease
April 2005
April 27 Genetic Predisposition to Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
April 26 Study Shows Genes Predict How Well Diabetes Drug Will Work for Type 2 Patients
April 26 Breast Cancer Recurrence Is Cut in Half by a Drug
April 25 Prescribing a more perfect fit
April 25 Genentech Drug Helps Post-Surgery Breast Cancer
April 23 'Healing' gene breast cancer clue
April 22 Standardized Microarrays May Bring Us One Step Closer To Personalized Medical Treatment
April 22 New Method Holds Promise In Identifying Markers Of Non-Metastatic Versus Highly Metastatic Breast Cancer
April 21 The Molecular Profiling Institute, Inc. launches MammaPrint for breast cancer patients
April 21 Brain Scans Reveal How Gene May Boost Schizophrenia Risk
April 21 Genes influence how heart failure patients respond to drugs
April 20 Gene associated with breast cancer may play major role in prostate cancer recurrence
April 20 Scientists develop technology to detect cancer
April 20 Gene May Predispose Some Families to Cancer
April 20 Fox Chase Cancer Center Researchers Identify Subset of Ovarian Cancer Patients Responsive to Iressa
April 20 Where Is HIPAA Taking Physician Practices?
April 19 Protein studies may lead to new Alzheimer's test
April 19 Blood Test Predicts Cancer Risk
April 18 Gene expression pattern predicts multiple drug resistance, treatment failure in pediatric leukemia
April 18 Targeted Cancer Drug Fails to Help Patients - Study
April 18 Gene Test Could Predict Treatment Success For Bowel Cancer Patients
April 18 Fox Chase Cancer Center Researchers Look for "Silenced" Genes To Monitor Kidney Cancer Patients
April 18 Researchers locate gene in mice that may play significant role in determining susceptibility to tuberculosis in humans
April 17 Researchers Find Gene Variants That Greatly Increase Breast Cancer Risk
April 15 A Bonus for Health, Payable to the Doctor
April 14 Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers identify subset of ovarian cancer patients responsive to Iressa
April 13 New Treatment Targets Inherited Breast Cancers
April 13 New outcome predictor for pancreatic cancer
April 13 Bugs in the gut could help doctors develop individualised healthcare
April 13 Researchers develop 'genetic blueprint' to predict response to esophageal cancer treatments
April 12 Readers of genome decipher signatures of cancer patient outcomes
April 6 Few women at risk for breast cancer willing to use drug to prevent the disease
April 5 Genomics and Proteomics to Increase the Efficiency of Drug Discovery and Development
April 5 Genetic testing could bolster radiotherapy's effectiveness against cancer
April 4 Abbott Introduces Ovarian And Breast Cancer Tests For Architect® System
April 4 New Marker For Early Diagnosis Of Kidney Failure Identified
March 2005
March 31 UK rejects DNA profiling of babies
March 31 Practicing Without Paper Charts: One Clinic's Experience
March 28 From Gene Discovery to Preventing Eye Disease in Retinitis Pigmentosa
March 28 Gene Variations Explain Drug Dose Required to Control Seizures
March 28 In Battling Cancer, a Genome Project Is Proposed
March 25 Gene-Diet Link May Shield Some Men From Prostate Cancer
March 25 UT Southwestern researchers uncover gene variant that appears to predict type 2 diabetes
March 23 Genetic link to cervical cancer
March 23 F.D.A. Issues a Guide to Gathering Genetic Data That May Personalize Drug Therapy
March 23 Advances in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
March 23 Targeting the Source in CML
March 22 Finding Medical Destiny on the Family Tree
March 21 FDA Works to Speed the Advent of New, More Effective Personalized Medicines
March 21 Cancerous Or Harmless? Three Genes Might Tell The Tale
March 21 Diagnostic Test For Range Of Blood Disorders On The Horizon
March 21 Genaissance Comments on FDA Guidance on Pharmacogenomics
March 18 Genomic analysis to become tool for studying trauma patients
March 17 Single Test May Spot Blood Cancers
March 15 Sen. Frist Recommends Federal Government Focus on National Standards for Health Information Technology Systems
March 15 New Study Shows Limited Use of Electronic Medical Records
March 15 Hopes of simple blood test for MS
March 14 Restrictions on Genetic Testing and Insurance Extended To 2011 (UK)
March 14 Genetic Testing For Alzheimer's Disease And Its Impact on Insurance
Purchasing Behavior
March 13 Genetic Testing -- Is It Right for You?
March 11 Genaissance Allowed Patent for Method of Testing Individuals for Genetic Predisposition to Reduced Metabolism of Drugs
March 11 3 Studies Link Variant Gene to Risk of Severe Vision Loss
March 10 Coalition Applauds House Introduction of Genetic Information
Non-Discrimination Act
March 10 Biologists Discover Why 10% Of Europeans Are Safe From HIV Infection
March 8 Doctors closer to using gene analysis to help trauma patients
March 7 ViroLogic and AstraZeneca to Conduct Iressa(R) Biomarker Study
March 7 African-Americans May Need More Medication to Control Asthma
March 7 Early Discovery of Liver Cancer: SLU One of Six U.S. Centers Studying New Detection Test
March 3 Testicular cancer screening hope
March 3 Saliva test may spot gum and heart disease
March 3 Mayo Clinic Develops First Genomic-Based Test to Predict Stroke from Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
March 2 Genes Predict Kidney Complications After Bypass Surgery
March 2 Both inherited traits and tumor mutations affect response to treatment of leukemia
March 2 MGH Study Identifies Potential Alzheimer's Risk Gene
March 1 Duke Researchers Uncover Genetic Link to Kidney Damage after Heart Surgery
March 1 NCI Creates Gene Expression Database of Normal Human Organ Tissue
February 2005
February 28 TGen And Kronos Initiate Alzheimer's Disease Study
February 24 NCI Begins Validation Study of New Test to Detect Early-Stage Liver Cancer
February 22 Breast Cancer Risk Perceptions Affect Preventive Treatment Choices
February 22 Non-Invasive and Invasive Breast Cancers Share the same Genetic Mutations
February 21 Gene Signature Can Predict Breast Cancer Spread
February 19 Health Industry Under Pressure to Computerize
February 18 'Made to measure' heart drug hope
February 18 Americans support most uses of reproductive genetic testing, report on US attitudes reveals
February 18 Spit test predicts tooth cavities
February 18 Experimental Prognostic Test Identifies Breast Cancer Patients at Greatest Risk for Metastasis
February 17 Pioneering Personalized Medicine
February 17 American Society of Human Genetics praises Senate passage of genetic non-discrimination bill
February 17 California researchers help map human genetic variation across populations
February 16 Inherited gene may increase risk for prostate cancer by 50%
February 15 Hope of saliva tests for cancers
February 15 Genaissance Pharmaceuticals' New DNA Test - FAMILION(tm) - Becoming Key Tool for Detecting Long QT Syndrome, a Potentially Fatal Cardiac Disorder
February 15 Another Look Finds Promising Proteomics Test is Not Biologically Plausible
February 15 Genes can influence where plaque happens in heart arteries
February 15 Sandia Researchers Develop Portable Device That Can Detect Heart And Gum Disease Instantly
February 15 Cleveland Clinic-Led Research Shows Advanced Test More Accurately Pinpoints Genetic Abnormalities In Some Colon Cancer Patients
February 14 Certain Genetic Test Helps Detect Mutations That May Be Missed By Conventional DNA Test
February 10 Electronic medical records reduce hours, cut cost
February 8 Genetic Signature May Predict Breast Cancer Survival
February 8 Ethnic differences in breast cancer risk factor to be examined
February 7 Asthma gene clusters identified
February 7 Races Respond Differently to Asthma Drugs
February 7 International HapMap Consortium Expands Mapping Effort
February 6 Lilly's Boss Says American Health System is Unhealthy to the Core - Offers Principles for Reform
February 3 FDA Accepts Nitromed's New Drug Application Resubmission For BiDil
February 3 Gene Signatures Predict Interferon Response For Multiple Sclerosis Patients
February 1 New breast cancer test could save lives
February 1 Increased risk of osteoporosis linked to gene that one in five people have
January 2005
January 31 Privacy rule cuts research recruitment by more than half
January 28 Bush backs computerized medical records
January 27 Researchers discover genetic variant that may explain why women develop M.S. more than men
January 26 Biochip for detection of inflammatory bowel disease
January 25 Novel technology detects human DNA mutations
January 25 FDA Approves First Gene-based Test, UroVysion(tm), for Diagnosis of Patients Suspected of Having Bladder Cancer
January 24 Individualized Medicine Emerging From Gene-Environment Studies
January 24 Genaissance Study Sheds Light on Mechanism of Heart Disease Risk by Linking Genetic Variation to the Effect of Hormone Replacement Therapy on C-Reactive Protein
January 21 Genetic Polymorphisms, Antidepressant Use May Be Associated With Altered Tamoxifen Activity
January 20 Molecule predicts colon cancer patient survival
January 19 Treating Individuals: How Generalizable Are Trial Data?
January 19 Road Map to a Digital System of Health Records
January 18 National Cancer Institute's Early Detection Research Network reports platform and clinical reproducibility of Ciphergen's SELDI ProteinChip® System for detection of prostate cancer
January 18 Physicians Slow to Adopt IT for Patient Care
January 17 Technology to Diagnose the Risk of Post-operative Recurrence of Early-Stage Cancer, Sysmex
January 17 Individualized medicine emerging from gene-environment studies
January 15 Study Demonstrates Gene Expression Microarrays are Comparable and Reproducible
January 14 Mitochondrial DNA mutations play significant role in prostate cancer
January 14 Thinking small: Texas A&M team creates lab-on-a-chip
January 13 Does Cancer Run In Families?
January 12 Scientists Discover Genetic Basis For Individual Variations In Pain Perception And A Common Chronic Pain Condition
January 11 Searle grant funds proteomics initiative
January 10 Profiling improves cancer treatment
January 10 Gene 'raises osteoarthritis risk'
January 7 Gene determines risk of HIV/Aids
January 6 New method simplifies search for genetic changes associated with disease
January 5 Gen-Probe Licenses from Corixa Rights to Develop Molecular Diagnostic Tests for Potential Markers of Genitourinary and Other Cancers

 

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