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I’d Rather Just Leave ‘em Alone :: Pressure to Enlarge my Breasts AND Cut Them Off
::the open end:: —
Authority: 136
It all began tonight with an NPR article about Huntington’s disease. Charles Sabine, a famous journalist, had a family history of HD and decided to undergo genetic testing. The test revealed that he will inevitably die from the genetic mutation and its horrific outcome. I continued reading and was brought ...4 days ago -
hysterectomy here I come...
sew-funky —
Authority: 128
Back in March I posted on this very blog about my struggles because of carrying the BRCA 1+ genetic mutation. I now have less than two weeks to go until I actually do something practical about it. Im booked in to have a radical hysterectomy on December 4th. I appreciate all of your prayers and kind thoughts as I ...5 days ago -
Mammogram Guidelines Change – Screening Should Start at 50 and Then Only Every 2 Years
The Medical Quack —
Authority: 533
Women that fall under the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes tests though, would not be subject to the guidelines established. The BRCA tests are also being scrutinized by health insurance companies as well since they appear to be a big expense at around $3000. Myriads BRACAnalysis Tests Scrutinized by Insurance ...1 week ago -
Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed —
Authority: 544
(HealthDay News) -- The over-activity of a gene known to boost a womans risk for breast cancer may have a good side, making arteries healthier, a new study suggests. read more1 week ago -
BulletProof: Interview with ACLU Attorney Chris Hansen over Gene Patents
Patent Baristas —
Authority: 488
Association for Molecular Pathology, et al. v. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, et al . , a suit by the American Civil Liberties Union and joined by the Public Patent Foundation , challenges the patentability of gene patents on two human genes associated with breast and ovarian cancer. Along with claims that the ...2 weeks ago -
Judges refuses to block lawsuit over patenting genetic tests
ShareConnector —
Authority: 161
In May, the ACLU announced that it was suing to invalidate a patent that covers testing for genetic variants associated with breast cancer. The suit targeted Myriad Genetics, which licenses the patent, and the University of Utah officials that licensed it to them, but also targets the US Patent and Trademark Office, ...3 weeks ago -
Judges refuses to block lawsuit over patenting genetic tests
Ars Technica —
Authority: 754
In May, the ACLU announced that it was suing to invalidate a patent that covers testing for genetic variants associated with breast cancer. The suit targeted Myriad Genetics, which licenses the patent, and the University of Utah officials that licensed it to them, but also targets the US Patent and Trademark ...3 weeks ago -
Patents On Genes Can Be Challenged, Court Rules
Pharmalot —
Authority: 582
A federal district court ruled today that patients and scientists can challenge patents on human genes in court. And the move allows a lawsuit challenging patents on two human genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer to move forward, according to the American Civil Liberties Union and the Public ...3 weeks ago
