Genomics in Practice

Genomics|Update|Current

The Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) provides updated and credible information on how genomic
information and family health history can improve health and influence policy and practice. We highlight
news and information on the use of genomic tests and other applications, including family health history,
in clinical and public health practice and programs, along with relevant data, policy, and legislation. We hope the update is informative  to practitioners, policy makers, consumers, and researchers. Please send
your comments to: genetics@cdc.gov. 

Genomics in Practice

• Characteristics of genomic test consumers who spontaneously share results with their health care provider
  Darst BF, et al. Health Commun 2013 Feb
  


• Screening for diabetes and prediabetes should be cost-saving in patients at high risk.
  Chatterjee R et al. Diabetes Care Feb 2013


• Physicians' preparedness for integration of genomic and pharmacogenetic testing into practice within a major healthcare system
  Selkirk CG, et al. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2013 Feb
  


• The challenge of juvenile Huntington disease: To test or not to test
  Koutsis G, et al. Neurology 2013 Feb