Whole genome sequencing (WGS) shows promise as a first-tier diagnostic test for patients
with rare genetic disorders. However, standards addressing the definition and deployment …

Neurodevelopmental disorders are the most prevalent chronic medical conditions
encountered in pediatric primary care. In addition to identifying appropriate descriptive …

It is estimated that 350 million individuals worldwide suffer from rare diseases, which are
predominantly caused by mutation in a single gene. The current molecular diagnostic rate is …

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) improves Mendelian disorder diagnosis over whole
exome sequencing (WES); however, additional diagnostic yields and costs remain …

Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing—A Wild Frontier The technologies and chemistries
underlying next-generation sequencing of DNA are evolving rapidly. This review describes …

Disclaimer: This points to consider document is designed primarily as an educational
resource for medical geneticists and other clinicians to help them provide quality medical …

Purpose This meta-analysis aims to compare the diagnostic and clinical utility of exome
sequencing (ES) vs genome sequencing (GS) in pediatric and adult patients with rare …

Despite widespread clinical genetic testing, many individuals with suspected genetic
conditions lack a precise diagnosis, limiting their opportunity to take advantage of state-of …

Single locus (Mendelian) diseases are a leading cause of childhood hospitalization,
intensive care unit (ICU) admission, mortality, and healthcare cost. Rapid genome …

Purpose This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of exome sequencing (ES) and
genome sequencing (GS) for children. Methods We modeled costs, diagnoses, and quality …