1. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 08-19-2007 #5 -- U.S. MILITARY PRACTICES GENETIC DISCRIMINATION IN DENYING BENEFITS -- Those medically discharged with GENETIC diseases are left without disability or retirement benefits. Some are fighting back.nf081907-5.htm
...- U.S. MILITARY PRACTICES GENETIC DISCRIMINATION IN DENYING BENEFITS -- Those medically discharged with genetic diseases are left without disability or retirement ... Page U.S. MILITARY PRACTICES GENETIC DISCRIMINATION IN DENYING BENEFITS -- Those medically discharged with genetic diseases are left without disability or retirement .../ sessearch.php?q=gene+ genes+genetic&op=or Story here. ...- U.S. military practices genetic discrimination in denying benefits Those medically discharged... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfAUG07/nf081907-5.htm
... Version VA RESEARCH ON HIV THERAPY AND GENE MUTATIONS -- This study of patients' genes and clinical outcomes may signal the need ...------- Gene Mutations Tied to Immune Comeback During Therapy ... categorized the copy number of the CCL3L1 gene and variations in the CCR5 gene into three categories designated as high, moderate and low genetic risk groups," said Matthew Dolan ...-VA RESEARCH ON HIV THERAPY AND GENE MUTATIONS --This study of patients'genes and clinical outcomes may signal the need... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAR08/nf033108-5.htm
3. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 08-01-2007 #4 -- A GENE TO BETTER REMEMBER TRAUMATIC EVENTS -- GENE variant leads to more vivid recollections of emotionally powerful episodes, both good and bad. Could be a step toward GENE testing for PTSD.nf080107-4.htm
...-2007 #4 -- A GENE TO BETTER REMEMBER TRAUMATIC EVENTS -- Gene variant leads to more vivid recollections of ...: Javascript Bookmark Printer Friendly Page A GENE TO BETTER REMEMBER TRAUMATIC EVENTS -- Gene variant leads to more vivid recollections of ...------ A Gene to Better Remember Traumatic Events Gene variant (found in 30 percent of ... team will continue to look for other genes that may be related to emotional memory. Once more novel genes are discovered, de Quervain says,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfAUG07/nf080107-4.htm
... BLOOD FLOW TO HEART IN PATIENTS WITH GENE VARIATION -- Researchers have identified a gene variation in heart disease patients who appear ... Flow To The Heart In Patients With Gene Variation, Study Shows Sciencedaily University of Florida researchers have identified a gene variation in heart disease patients who appear ... "Searching for the presence of this gene may be one way to better identify ... Affairs Medical Center. Those with the gene variation are three times more likely to ... BLOOD FLOW TO HEART IN PATIENTS WITH GENE VARIATION --Researchers have identified a gene variation in heart disease patients who appear... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfAPR08/nf041608-3.htm
5. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 07-31-2007 #4 -- RESEARCH IDENTIFIES NEW GENES LINKED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS -- Of interest to Gulf War vets - "Having this genetic road map will be of incredible importance in developing new therapies."nf073107-4.htm
... #4 -- RESEARCH IDENTIFIES NEW GENES LINKED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS -- Of ... Gulf War vets - "Having this genetic road map will be of incredible importance ... Bookmark Printer Friendly Page RESEARCH IDENTIFIES NEW GENES LINKED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS -- Of ... Gulf War vets - "Having this genetic road map will be of incredible importance ...---- Research Identifies New Genes Linked With MS By REUTERS CHICAGO ( ... dead ends, scientists have identified two genes that may raise the risk of multiple ... or MHC, a large cluster of genes essential to the immune system. Neither of the newly discovered genes appears to be as instrumental to developing... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfJUL07/nf073107-4.htm
... of page. VA FUNDING RESEARCH ON GENE THERAPY FOR PHANTOM PAIN Investigators have found that gene transfer to sensory nerves using a modified ... caused by trauma or diabetes. A gene transfer vector is an agent used to carry genes into cells. The newly awarded grant ... and his collaborators have previously demonstrated that gene transfer vectors created from recombinant crippled herpes simplex viruses can be used to deliver genes to sensory nerves from application in the ... copyright owner. VA FUNDING RESEARCH ON GENE THERAPY FOR PHANTOM PAIN --Investigators have found that gene transfer to sensory nerves using a modified... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120209-5.htm
... family history of alcoholism, suggesting a genetic influence on treatment response. * Findings indicate that Asp carriers of the OPRM1 gene who take NTX have a greater urge ...Furthermore, we may have identified a genetic variation that predicts response to NTX." "We need to remember that genes are not deterministic," said Anton. "Having a certain gene makeup does not mean that you will have a disorder. In all complex genetic disorders, such as alcoholism, it is not likely that one gene will cause the problem. It is likely that other genes will add to the risk of having... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes JUL 06/newsflash07-26-2006-1.htm
... System Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research Gene-on-gene interactions may influence risk for developing alcoholism One variant of the alcohol dehydrogenase gene can influence alcohol response among some Caucasians Not only do both genes and environment have an impact on the ... but now researchers have found that certain genes may influence scientists' ability to interpret other genes' effects. One variant of the alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) gene the ADH1B genotype appears to be able ... behavioral problems like alcoholism being impacted by genes, but of course it is,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes AUG 06/newsflash08-28-2006-2.htm
...... Printer-Friendly Version GENES HELP EXPLAIN PTSD PUZZLE -- Experts ...------- Genes Help Explain Post-Trauma Puzzle By ... specific variations in a stress-related gene. Among adult survivors of severe child abuse, those with the specific gene variations scored more than twice as high ... stronger the risk in people with those gene variations. Article continues below: ( ... is among the first to show that genes can be influenced by outside, nongenetic ... reports to show molecular evidence of a gene-environment influence on PTSD, said ... decade, from twin studies, that genetic factors play a role in vulnerability to... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAR08/nf031908-1.htm
... the VA could sell access to that genetic data to drug companies, for example ... diseases based on how people with particular genetic makeups have responded to them in the ... doctors will use a patient's genetic profile to take preventative action. One ... The Department of Veterans Affairs plans a genetic database from potentially millions of VA patients ... debates to claim a leading role in genetic medicine. The VA intends to collect ... rules for handling a person's genetic profile while using it in research and ... disorders. Now doctors are hunting for genes and combinations of genes pointing to more common problems. But... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes APR 06/newsflash04-23-2006-5.htm
