What Causes Transient Neonatal Cyanosis in Newborns?
A newborn's bluish skin and mucous membranes usually reflect low blood oxygen and often resolve on their own; genetic testing is one route to an underlying cause.
Brandon Colby, MD
MD · MBA
Physician specializing in genetic analysis and personalized preventive medicine, and author of Outsmart Your Genes.
About Brandon
Brandon Colby is a physician-expert in the fields of genetic analysis and Personalized Preventive Medicine. He holds an MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, and a degree in Genetics from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Colby is the author of the book Outsmart Your Genes and has developed numerous technologies that improve the analysis, interpretation, and actionability of genome sequencing data. He is an Affiliate Specialist of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), an Associate of the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM), and a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC).
Education
- BA in Genetics with Honors, University of Michigan · 2000
- MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine · 2004
- MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business · 2007
Affiliations & Memberships
- Affiliate Specialist, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
- Associate, American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)
- Member, National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
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Articles by Brandon
Decoding Deafness-Lymphedema-Leukemia Syndrome: The Role of Genetic Testing in Diagnosis and Management
Congenital hearing loss, lymphatic swelling and a raised leukemia risk form the DLLS triad, and next-generation sequencing can pinpoint the mutations behind it.
Decoding Deficiency of Phosphoserine Phosphatase: The Role of Genetic Testing in Diagnosis and Management
Serine production falters in this autosomal recessive disorder, causing seizures and cognitive problems; serine and glycine supplements are used in treatment.
Decoding Distal Myopathy: Genetic Insights into Posterior Leg and Anterior Hand Involvement
Mutations in the actin-binding domain of the FLNC gene disrupt filamin C and weaken posterior leg and anterior hand muscles, which genetic testing can identify.
Distal Myopathy, Tateyama Type: Signs and Diagnosis
Progressive weakness and atrophy of the hands and feet, raised creatine kinase and reduced caveolin-3 mark this rare myopathy, usually diagnosed in adulthood.
Decoding DYRK1A-Related Intellectual Disability Syndrome: The Role of Genetic Testing
Explore how genetic testing aids in early diagnosis and personalized care for DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome, enhancing developmental outcomes.
Decoding Dyskeratosis Congenita, Autosomal Dominant 2: The Role of Genetic Testing in Diagnosis and Management
RTEL1 joins the genes tied to telomere maintenance in this subtype, and confirming the mutation separates it from overlapping telomere biology disorders.
Dyskeratosis Congenita, Autosomal Dominant 3 and RTEL1
Nail dystrophy, pigmentation changes and oral leukoplakia can precede bone marrow failure; a novel RTEL1 mutation was reported in a Pakistani patient.