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Pediatric Genetic Diagnoses Cost-Effective With First-Tier WGS, Economic Study Suggests
In pediatric cases from Italy, researchers found that first-tier genome sequencing can be a cost-effective diagnostic strategy within the willingness-to-pay thresholds considered.
Genome Sequencing Provides Diagnostic Boost for Intellectual Disability, but Cost Remains Higher
Researchers saw enhanced pathogenic variant detection with trio genome sequencing for intellectual disability cases, though exome sequencing remained more cost-effective.
Liquid Biopsy-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Lacks Cost-Effectiveness, Economic Analysis Finds
A simulation study suggests colonoscopy remains the most cost-effective CRC screening method, as liquid biopsy carries a far higher price per life-year gained.
Analysis Finds Sibling Cascade Testing Could Be Cost Effective in Pediatric Cancer
The analysis also found that about half the sibling deaths due to cancer could be averted by surveillance following cascade testing, as compared to usual care.
ESMO Oncologists Debate Optimal Timing for Broad NGS, Align on Key Barriers to Precision Oncology
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Oncologists argued for and against comprehensive NGS at the point of diagnosis but agreed on the need to address quality and cost barriers first.