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Nurses and other health professionals looking to integrate genomics into patient care now have access to an online toolkit with more than 100 resources.
… Nurses and other health professionals looking to integrate genomics into patient care now have access to an online toolkit with more … The Method for Introducing a New Competency in Genomics (MINC) website provides resources for nursing … providers who want to promote genomic integration into practice to benefit their patients," said Laura Lyman …
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NHGRI-funded CSER investigators and colleagues point to need for greater evidence that DNA sequencing helps patients.
… has made significant strides in defining the role of genomics in medicine. CSER investigators have discovered … of DNA sequencing results; and provided new insights into the ethical, legal and social implications of using genomics in clinical care. … met in Bethesda, Maryland, for a one-day conference, Integrating Genomic Sequencing into Clinical Care: CSER and …
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NIH is awarding $18.9 million towards research that aims to accelerate the use of genome sequencing in clinical care for all individuals.
… to accelerate the use of genome sequencing in clinical care. The new awards will generate innovative approaches and … populations that are traditionally underrepresented in genomics research, coupled with the inclusion of broader … that influence the use of genome sequencing; and integrating genomic, clinical and healthcare data to build a …
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NHGRI researchers recently published a study using virtual reality simulations to investigate how clinicians might use a type of genomic risk information called polygenic risk scores in medical care.
… this information will influence how a doctor might view a patient and make medical recommendations.  We know from previous research that primary care providers generally don’t have a lot of experience with … to a medical clinic and how that is affected by the patient’s apparent race. …
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On October 10, 2024, NHGRI hosted a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs. The purpose of these NOFOs is to implement and evaluate a pilot program of population genomic screening for common, actionable genomic conditions in a primary care setting.
… webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs: RFA-HG-24-021 , RFA-HG-24-022 , and RFA-HG-24-023 … for common, actionable genomic conditions in a primary care setting. … Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care Pre-Application Webinar … webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs. The purpose of these NOFOs is to implement and …
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How well cancer patients fare after chemotherapy can be affected by their social interaction with other patients during treatment.
… Health Service. The researchers examined the total time a patient spent with the same patients undergoing chemotherapy … role in disease outcomes," said Dr. Koehly. "As cancer care moves more towards targeted therapies based on genomic …
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The Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit assists those interested in integrating genomics into their practice.
… how the program improved their nurses’ knowledge of genomics and patient care.  Pamela Edwards, EdD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE, associate chief … The Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit assists those interested in integrating genomics into their practice. The toolkit …
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NIH grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, manage heart disease and guide cancer clinicians to the most effective drugs.
… National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, keep heart … more than $11 million, are part of the Implementing Genomics in Practice (IGNITE) program administered by the … researchers hope to show that adding genomic information into electronic health records can guide drug prescribing and …
Fact Sheet
Sickle cell disease resources for patients
…  Cure Sickle Cell  Talking With Your Doctor or Health Care Provider  National Institutes of Health (NIH) Social … Patient resources for sickle cell disease gene therapy … Patient resources for sickle cell disease gene therapy …
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On October 10, 2024, NHGRI hosted a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs: RFA-HG-24-021, RFA-HG-24-022, and RFA-HG-24-023. These FAQs contain questions answered during that webinar.
… maintaining a CLIA lab that are not attributable on a per patient basis be excluded (e.g., personnel effort that is … to store samples and data should be excluded from the per patient cost for sequencing, analysis, interpretation etc.? … samples and data can be included or excluded in per patient costs, but costs to be included should be clearly …