Hereditary movement disorders Archives - Insights https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/category/neurology/hereditary/hereditary-movement-disorders/ Get the latest news and education from Mayo Clinic Laboratories Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:50:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 A new comprehensive genetic panel redefines Parkinson’s disease diagnosis https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/04/10/a-new-comprehensive-genetic-panel-redefines-parkinsons-disease-diagnosis/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/04/10/a-new-comprehensive-genetic-panel-redefines-parkinsons-disease-diagnosis/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=110104 A new comprehensive genetic panel redefines Parkinson’s disease diagnosisMayo Clinic Laboratories introduces the Inherited Parkinson’s Disease Gene Panel (Mayo ID: PARDP), a collaborative breakthrough poised to transform Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and treatment. Led by Rodolfo Savica, M.D., Ph.D., and Zhiyv (Neal) Niu, Ph.D., this comprehensive test offers unparalleled insights into Parkinson’s genetics, unveiling novel gene associations and enhancing diagnostic precision through next-generation sequencing. The panel’s capabilities include detecting subtle genetic variations and identifying familial patterns, promising personalized medicine advancements.

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]]> https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2024/04/10/a-new-comprehensive-genetic-panel-redefines-parkinsons-disease-diagnosis/feed/ 0 Multigene panel provides efficient ataxia diagnosis: Angela Pickart, M.S., CGC, and Emily Lauer, M.S., CGC https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2023/06/27/multigene-panel-provides-efficient-ataxia-diagnosis-angela-pickart-m-s-cgc-and-emily-lauer-m-s-cgc/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2023/06/27/multigene-panel-provides-efficient-ataxia-diagnosis-angela-pickart-m-s-cgc-and-emily-lauer-m-s-cgc/#respond Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=101387 Multigene panel provides efficient ataxia diagnosis: Angela Pickart, M.S., CGC, and Emily Lauer, M.S., CGCAngela Pickart, M.S., CGC, and Emily Lauer, M.S., CGC, explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' multigene panel helps identify the cause of hereditary ataxia. Precise diagnosis of this complex movement disorder helps guide patient treatment and family screening.

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