Family health history shown as powerful disease predictor
A government and Cleveland Clinic study argue family health histories predict illness risk better than some genetic tests. The piece urges compiling multi‑generational histories, sharing them with doctors, and updating as new illnesses arise, with expert quotes on limitations of DNA screening and value of familial data.
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Cleveland Clinic
Charis Eng
Genomic Medicine Institute
U.S
James O’leary
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Genetic Alliance
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Wendy Rubinstein
Eng
Cer
Eng’s
Navigenics
Maren Scheuner
Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
Los Angeles
Surgeon General
Chicago
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Canadian scientists convert skin to blood cells in breakthrough
Canadian researchers report directly turning human skin cells into blood progenitor and mature blood cells without first making induced pluripotent stem cells. Led by Mick Bhatia of McMaster University, the study used OCT4 activation and specific growth factors to produce various blood cell types, offering potential patient specific therapies.
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Nature
Mick Bhatia
McMaster University
Hamilton
Ontario
Bhatia
Brawlers kill stranger after Georgia house party
In Douglasville, Georgia, a male bystander, 18 year old Bobby Tillman, was killed during a street brawl outside a party. The incident began after a girl struck a man and the man vowed to attack the next male passerby. Dozens watched as Tillman was stomped and punched to death by four youths. Authorities described it as a chaotic, violent scene as neighbors expressed disbelief.
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Douglasville
Bobby Tillman
Maj
Tommy Wheeler
Douglas County Sheriff’s Department
Atlanta
Wheeler
Panel finds no single money motive in BP rig disaster
Investigators on a presidential commission say the BP oil rig explosion and spill resulted from a series of questionable but explainable decisions adding up to catastrophe, with no evidence of a deliberate cost cut at the expense of safety. Halliburton faced scrutiny over cementing the well while BP denied intentional cost-cutting.
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Commission
Halliburton Co
Oil
Doctors cut ties with drug industry amid scrutiny rises
A survey shows doctors sharply reduced accepting flyaway travel perks from drug groups from 35 percent in 2004 to 18 percent last year and cut food and drink perks from 83 to 71 percent while free samples drop to 64 percent. Researchers cite increased scrutiny and new voluntary industry restrictions.
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Eric Campbell
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Adriane Fugh-Berman
Fugh- Berman
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