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In recent years, technological advancements have played a significant role in the medical field, especially in the area of gastroenterology. Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is one of the latest technologies that gastroenterologists can use to improve patient...

Genetic testing is a powerful tool that is transforming the field of medicine. It is especially evolving the diagnostic and therapy in the area of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and disorders. The use of genetic testing has led to better diagnosis, treatment, and...

Wound care is a critical aspect of healthcare, and it is essential to ensure that wounds are properly managed to prevent infections and promote healing. One important tool that healthcare providers can use to ensure the appropriate management of wounds is the...

Do you feel overwhelmed when trying to diagnose primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs)? Have you been looking for a faster, more cost-effective way to get test results? Today's advances in technology provide physicians with an alternative option: targeted next-generation...

Is your Gastroenterologist practice looking to gain more insight into the inner workings of your patient's gastrointestinal (GI) genomic health? If so, then your practice should consider using targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) GI test. Targeted NGS testing is...

Immunodeficiency disorders weaken the body's ability to fight infections. Early treatment can prevent serious illnesses and improve overall health. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is a powerful tool to identify the genetic causes of immunodeficiency disorders....

Malignant hyperthermia is a clinical syndrome where the patient develops hypermetabolism of skeletal muscles. MH occurs when the patient is exposed to certain triggering anesthetic drugs and muscle relaxants such as succinylcholine. Although rare, its...

Why is Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) important to cardiovascular medicine?  NGS has been successful in diagnosing certain cardiovascular diseases, called Mendelian diseases, that are present because of a single variant in a single gene or monogenic diseases.  It's...

Health is an investment that plays a crucial role in keeping families safe and secure, and good family planning can be the first step to ensuring sound physical health and emotional wellbeing of your future family. Carrier testing in family planning is increasingly...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 10,000 human diseases are estimated to be caused by a mutation in a single gene. Such diseases are genetic, meaning parents can pass them on to their children. Since many genetic diseases are recessive, these...