For Patients with Kidney Disease, Genetic Testing May Soon Be Routine

Friday, December 28, 2018 - 10:20 in Health & Medicine

A new study has found that genes cause about 1 in 10 cases of chronic kidney disease in adults, and that identifying the responsible genes has a direct impact on treatment for most of these patients. “Our study shows that genetic testing can be used to personalize the diagnosis and management of kidney disease, and […]

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