genetic testing
Coverage of genetic testing in the Nexus archive.
- I spent a decade begging to be tested for the breast cancer gene that killed my mother. This is why I was denied - and only offered a screening AFTER developing an aggressive tumour. So many women are in the same situation
A woman spent a decade requesting testing for a breast cancer gene linked to her mother's death but was denied until she developed an aggressive tumor. Many women face similar barriers to genetic testing and timely screening.
- Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas added to FBI most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100M in healthcare fraud, genetic testing and kickback scheme
Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas has been added to the FBI's most wanted list. She is accused of healthcare fraud involving a scheme that included medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickbacks, resulting in nearly $100 million in losses.
- Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas added to FBI most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100M in healthcare fraud, genetic testing and kickback scheme
Emylee Thai of Houston, TX was added to an FBI most wanted list. She is accused of healthcare fraud through a medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickback scheme.
- Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas added to FBI most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100M in healthcare fraud, genetic testing and kickback scheme
Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas was added to the FBI's most wanted list for allegedly orchestrating a healthcare fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickbacks, resulting in nearly $100 million in losses.
- Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas added to FBI most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100M in healthcare fraud, genetic testing and kickback scheme
Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas was added to the FBI's most wanted list for allegedly orchestrating a healthcare fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickbacks, which prosecutors say involved nearly $100 million.
- 'Game-changing' cancer service approved for rollout
A new cancer service involving genetic testing, pioneered in Cambridge, has been approved for rollout. This technique aims to provide more cancer patients with access to genetic testing.
- NHS improves genetic testing for minority ethnic cancer patients
The NHS is implementing improved genetic testing for minority ethnic cancer patients, addressing previous gaps that overlooked gene variants linked to higher chemotherapy side effect risks. This change aims to reduce disparities in health outcomes for Black and minority ethnic patients, who historically face poorer post-diagnosis results compared to white patients.