03/26/2021
Hot Topics of the Day are picked by experts to capture the latest information and publications on public health genomics and precision health for various diseases and health topics. Sources include published scientific literature, reviews, blogs and popular press articles.
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Assessing transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7 in England
E Volz et al, Nature, March 25, 2021
mRNA vaccination boosts cross-variant neutralizing antibodies elicited by SARS-CoV-2 infection
L Stamatatos et al, Science, March 27, 2021
Scientists can now sequence an entire genome overnight. This technology has been the key tool in identifying and tracking Covid variants. Unlocking the Covid Code
J Gertner, NY Times, July 27, 2021
Inequality indices to monitor geographic differences in incidence, mortality and fatality rates over time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
K Manz et al, MEDRXIV, March 25, 2021
Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 tracks early interstate transmission of P.1 lineage and diversification within P.2 clade in Brazil
AP Lamarca et al, MEDRXIV, March 25, 2021
Genomic surveillance and phylodynamic analyses reveal emergence of novel mutation and co-mutation patterns within SARS-CoV2 variants prevalent in India
N Biswas et al, BIORXIV, March 25, 2021
Target Capture Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 Genomes Using the ONETest Coronaviruses Plus
SH Zhan et al, BIORXIV, March 25, 2021
Disease monitoring programs of rare genetic diseases: transparent data sharing between academic and commercial stakeholders.
Lochmüller Hanns et al. Orphanet journal of rare diseases 2021 16(1) 141
The need for widely available genomic testing in rare eye diseases: an ERN-EYE position statement.
Black Graeme C et al. Orphanet journal of rare diseases 2021 16(1) 142
Clinical implementation of an oncology-specific family health history risk assessment tool.
Fung Si Ming et al. Hereditary cancer in clinical practice 2021 19(1) 20
Utility of a virtual counselor (VICKY) to collect family health histories among vulnerable patient populations: A randomized controlled trial.
Wang Catharine et al. Patient education and counseling 2021
Exploring racial and ethnic minority individuals' journey to becoming genetic counselors: Mapping paths to diversifying the genetic counseling profession.
Alvarado-Wing Tatiana E et al. Journal of genetic counseling 2021
Application of Copy Number Variation Sequencing in Genetic Analysis of Miscarriages in Early and Middle Pregnancy.
Luo Shiqiang et al. Cytogenetic and genome research 2021 1-9
A Quantitative Framework for Measuring Personalized Medicine Integration into US Healthcare Delivery Organizations
A Aqarwal et al, JPM, March 2021
Ushering in safe, effective, secure, and ethical medicine in the digital era
WJ Gordon et al, NPJ Digital Medicine, March 25, 2021
Social media language of healthcare super-utilizers
SC Guntuku et al, NPJ Digital Medicine, March 25, 2021
Comparison of the diagnostic yield of aCGH and genome-wide sequencing across different neurodevelopmental disorders
FM Granero et al, Genetics in Medicine February 25, 2021
Clinical cancer genomic profiling.
Chakravarty Debyani et al. Nature reviews. Genetics 2021 3
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