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UK agency pilots biobank to study links between genetics and drug side effects

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This would ideally allow doctors to use rapid genomic screening tests that can help them to select the safest potential treatment for a patient. The 100,000 Genomes Project was initially announced in December 2012, with Genomics England being launched later in July 2013.

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Personalising whole genome sequencing doubles diagnosis of rare diseases 

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To do so, they tested how using a genomic medicine team of specialist doctors, bioinformaticians, and scientists could boost the capabilities of NHS diagnostic laboratories beyond the standard semi-automated analysis of data. . This personalised approach increased the diagnostic rate from 16.7% of patients. . Official comments .

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Searching for answers in rare epilepsy

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Doctors were able to control the seizures, and Charlie’s daughter started to progress normally again, but a year and a half later she had another serious seizure at night. Everything the 100,000 Genomes Project does has to be rubber-stamped by the patients”. Luckily, we had a night vision camera in her room,” says Charlie. “If

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Searching for answers in rare epilepsy

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Doctors were able to control the seizures, and Charlie’s daughter started to progress normally again, but a year and a half later she had another serious seizure at night. Everything the 100,000 Genomes Project does has to be rubber-stamped by the patients”. Luckily, we had a night vision camera in her room,” says Charlie. “If

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Building a better future for people with rare diseases in all four UK nations

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It will enable doctors to use highly advanced, life-saving treatments for a range of conditions while NICE, which sets NHS clinical guidelines, will continue to review methods so that the guidance can keep pace with developments.”. Northern Ireland’s participation in the 100,000 Genomes Project has been very successful, he said.

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Expediting innovation in the rare disease domain

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Every time a patient with a rare condition walks into a hospital, doctors face the probable challenge of starting from scratch. For instance, the UK government’s 100K Genomes Project has achieved its goal of sequencing the genomes of 100,000 people in 2019.

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A history of blood cancer treatment

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Thanks to the dedicated efforts of doctors, patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, people diagnosed with blood cancer are now living longer, with a steady stream of more effective treatments entering the market each year. 2012 – The 100,000 Genomics Project begins. This was an entirely new approach to DNA research.