Genomics Journal Articles

• Age and Fecal Microbial Strain-Specific Differences in SpA What can the differences in intestinal microbiota between pediatric and adult patients tell us about the pathogenesis of spondyloarthritis?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, April 2018
• Long-term Safety of Growth Hormone What does the current data tell us about the long-term safety of recombinant human growth hormone treatment?
  Clinical Endocrinology, April 2018
• CMS Should Have Required a Randomized Trial of F1CDx Authors give five reasons why CMS should have refrained from coverage of a 324-gene panel offered by Foundation Medicine in the absence of a randomized trial.
  Annals of Oncology, April 2018
• Exercise Alters Gut Microbiota Composition and Function A new study explores the impact of exercise training on gut microbiota composition and function.
  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, April 2018
• Meningiomas: Overview and New Directions in Therapy This comprehensive review summarizes the epidemiology, pathogenesis, genetics, classification, and diagnosis of meningiomas. What are current and promising therapeutic options?
  Seminars in Neurology, April 2018
• Targeting DNA Repair in SCLC and the Biomarker Landscape Areas of investigation for SCLC include identification of predictive biomarkers, effective combinations to overcome resistance, and strategies for immunotherapy.
  Translational Lung Cancer Research, April 2018
• Genome Sequencing to Define Institutional Flu Outbreaks Is routine genome sequencing a useful means of defining influenza outbreaks in hospitals or long-term care facilities?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, April 2018
• Sudden Death in Schizophrenia Sudden unexpected death is not uncommon in schizophrenia. What are the most frequently implicated causes, and what do we know about their potential mechanisms?
  Current Opinion in Psychiatry, April 2018
• Choosing Wisely Recommendations Relevant to Pathology Which Choosing Wisely recommendations developed by non-ASCP participating organizations are most applicable for the pathologist and laboratory clinician?
  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, April 2018
• Aspects of SDHA-Related Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma A better understanding of germline SDHA variants and mutations may allow for the earlier detection of paragangliomas.
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, April 2018
• Profiling MicroRNAs in Those at Risk of Progression to RA What role might microRNAs play in the progression to rheumatoid arthritis in at-risk individuals?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, April 2018
• CAR T and Other T Cell Strategies for Pancreatic Cancer Review the biology of T cell therapy and its potential role in pancreatic cancer therapy.
  Chinese Clinical Oncology, March 2018
• Contemporary Role of Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer Gain a better understanding of the prognostic and predictive biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis and treatment determination for prostate cancer.
  Urologic Nursing, March 2018
• Targeted Genotyping for Chronic Postsurgical Pain Are there specific genetic factors that might identify patients at greater risk of chronic postsurgical pain?
  Anesthesiology, March 2018
• Time to Redefine Endometriosis to Include Fibrotic Nature Some think redefining endometriosis could limit false negative diagnoses and offer new treatment targets.
  Human Reproduction, March 2018
• HER2 Is Not a Cancer Subtype but Rather a Pan-Cancer Event Research in breast cancer genomics reveals the potential for combining anti-HER2 therapy with anti-androgen agents.
  Breast Cancer Research, March 2018
• Endocrine Manifestations of Primary Hyperoxaluria What endocrine disturbances are associated with this rare metabolic disease?
  Endocrine Practice, March 2018
• Variant of LILRB5 Is Associated With Statin Intolerance The authors identify a novel immunogenetic factor associated with statin intolerance, potentially opening the door for pre-treatment pharmacogenetic testing or diagnosis of statin-induced myopathy.
  European Heart Journal, March 2018
• Plasmid-Encoded Transferable mecB-Resistance in S. aureus The discovery of plasmid-encoded methicillin resistance in S. aureus could have important implications for MRSA treatment.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, March 2018
• Review of Post-Organ Transplant Hematologic Cancers Which cancers are most commonly associated with solid organ transplantation? Find out what there is to know.
  American Journal of Transplantation, March 2018