Summary: A study has identified over 140 new genetic risk factors for restless legs syndrome, increasing the total to 164. This discovery enhances understanding of the condition’s genetic basis, potentially leading to better diagnosis, management, and treatment. The findings … [Read more...]
Genetic Testing at Birth Could Prevent Sudden Infant Deaths
Summary: New analysis, quickly to be printed in the American Journal of Healthcare Genetics, identifies novel genes related with sudden unexplained infant fatalities (SUID), such as SIDS. These genes enjoy a vital role in detecting and responding to hypoxia, or minimal levels of … [Read more...]