Personalized Medicine

How Proteins in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Support Precision Medicine

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute scientists discovered that the protein RNF5 plays an unusual role in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). By targeting the specific protein, researchers...

Why Genetic Testing Is Key to Advancing Precision Medicine

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Due to genetics, not every patient responds the same to medications. With genetic testing, providers can better determine the best treatment options for individuals, advancing precision...

Using Predictive, Data Analytics to Expand Knowledge of Alzheimer’s

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Using predictive and data analytics, Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers developed a resource to better understand the cognitive decline in individuals due to Alzheimer’s disease...

Data Analytics Boosts Chronic Pain Management, Personalized Medicine

by Erin McNemar, MPA

University of Pittsburg researchers used a data analytics algorithm to algorithmically cluster individuals with chronic pain by pain distribution, paving the way for better more personalized medicine....

Prostate Cancer Foundation Launches Precision Medicine Initiative

by Jill McKeon

In collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the San Francisco Veteran Affairs (VA) Health Care System, the Prostate Cancer Foundation will launch the Drew...

Salivary Protein Database Could Benefit Precision Medicine

by Jessica Kent

A new database could help researchers explore the complex nature of saliva, potentially advancing precision medicine, according to a study published in the Journal of Dental Research. The Human...

Implementing a Precision Medicine Strategy to Improve Cancer Care

by Jessica Kent

To effectively treat a disease as complex as cancer, the healthcare industry has recognized the need to tailor therapeutic approaches to individual patients – a method commonly known as precision...

Deep Learning Analyzes CT Scans to Determine Cancer Type

by Jessica Kent

Using deep learning, radiologists could more accurately evaluate lung cancer types on CT scans and improve treatment plans, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Imaging. The...

Clinical Trial Uses Precision Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer Drugs

by Jessica Kent

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has launched Precision Promise, a precision medicine clinical trial that will aim to improve pancreatic cancer drugs. Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego...

How Precision Medicine Approaches Could Impact Mental Healthcare

by Jessica Kent

While the healthcare industry has leveraged precision medicine approaches in areas ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease, recently researchers have focused on the potential for targeted...

Blood Test Could Lead to Precision Medicine for Mood Disorders

by Jessica Kent

A new blood test may reveal the biological basis of mood disorders and offer precision medicine approaches to treatment, according to a study published in Molecular Psychiatry. Mood disorders affect...

Limited Diversity in Genomic Datasets May Impact Cancer Outcomes

by Jessica Kent

Limited diversity in genomic datasets may affect therapy selection and cancer outcomes for black patients, a study published in npj Precision Oncology revealed. Researchers noted that clinicians use...

Data Sharing, Diversity Key to Accelerating Precision Medicine

by Jessica Kent

Enhanced data sharing and increased diversity will help accelerate precision medicine efforts and establish a more equitable healthcare industry, according to a new commentary published in Cell. In...

Genetic Testing Could Help Clinicians Prescribe Blood Thinners

by Jessica Kent

Genetic testing can help providers identify the appropriate anti-platelet drugs for patients, leading to enhanced efficacy and fewer side effects, according to a study published in JACC: Cardiovascular...

Brain Sensor Could Accelerate Alzheimer’s Precision Medicine

by Jessica Kent

A newly-developed sensor can evaluate transmissions in the brain at both the microscopic and the nanoscopic level, accelerating Alzheimer’s precision medicine, according to a study published in...

Machine Learning System Uses Smart Speakers to Monitor Heartbeat

by Jessica Kent

Using smart speakers and machine learning algorithms, researchers from University of Washington (UW) have developed a way to monitor both regular and irregular heartbeats without physical contact. In...

Exploring the Intersection of Genomic Data and AI in Healthcare

by Jessica Kent

Personalization is something most people have come to appreciate – if not expect – in everyday, consumer-driven experiences. From recommended movies and shows based on what you’ve watched, to playlists tailored to your...

NIH Launches Next Version of Alzheimer’s Precision Medicine Effort

by Jessica Kent

NIH has launched the next version of the Accelerating Medicines Partnership Alzheimer’s disease program (AMP AD 2.0), an effort to enable precision medicine treatments for Alzheimer’s. AMP...

Data Analytics Model Accurately Determines Impact of Cancer Drugs

by Jessica Kent

Using a new data analytics approach, researchers could enhance cancer drug response predictions by accounting for overlooked variation across and within cancer types, a study published in PLOS...

Genetic Data Enhances Understanding of Asthma Development

by Jessica Kent

Examining diverse genetic data helped researchers discover a gene variant associated with childhood asthma development, demonstrating the importance of including diverse populations in research,...