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When a Nosebleed is More than a Nosebleed: Understanding HHT with Sara Palmer
Few people are familiar with HHT, an uncommon blood vessel disorder affecting about 1 in 5000 people around the world. So today I’ll introduce you to HHT—what it is and when to get tested for it. What is HHT? HHT stands for Hereditary Hemorrhagic...
The consequence of patents on BRCA genes
Guest post by Sue Friedman On April 15, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Myriad Genetics’ patents on the BRCA genes, which are associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, should be upheld. This case culminates a four-year legal...