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The platform is already being used in drug development and could eventually be harnessed to guide therapy selection in at-risk patients.
Finnish Cardiometabolic Study Uncovers Strong Effect of Structural Variants
Along with SNP associations, Finnish genome sequences revealed structural variants with strong effects on cardiovascular or metabolic traits.
In two recent papers, the UK startup demonstrated the integration of polygenic risk scoring into primary care screening and workflows.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Studies Reveal Common Contributors, Risk Score
Genome-wide association studies offer a look at the rare and common contributors to the heart condition, pointing to possible prediction and treatment tools.
Pharmacogenetic Testing for Statin Side Effects Doesn't Result in Worse Blood Cholesterol Levels
Patients who underwent SLCO1B1 testing were able to lower their cholesterol levels similarly to those who did not, indicating that testing does not cause harm.
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