Genetic ancestry data improve diagnosis in asthma and lung disease
Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 03:35
in Health & Medicine
Americans with lung disease may face a far greater level of lung damage than either they or their doctor suspect, depending on their individual genetic heritage, according to a study to be released July 7. The research implications range from diagnosing the severity of asthma, to disability decisions or eligibility for lung transplants, researchers say...