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Pharmacogenomics, explained by the pharmacists who read the reports
Plain-language writing on CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 metabolizer status, drug gene interactions, antidepressant and statin selection, insurance coverage, and what a pharmacogenomic test can and cannot tell you.
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Every article is written or reviewed by a licensed pharmacist at our Dallas laboratory and dated so you can see how current the guidance is.
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Pancreatic Cancer Screening: Detection and Genetic Testing
Pancreatic cancer still moves fast; median survival remains under 12 months if caught late. The newest pancreatic cancer screening protocols are finally catching it before symptoms…
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Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk & Options
Have you ever wondered why breast cancer seems to show up more in some families than others? It often comes down to something in your genes,…
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CPIC: The Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, personalised medicine is becoming increasingly important. One of the most crucial advancements in this area is the implementation of pharmacogenetics,…
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Will Azithromycin Treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)?
One of the most common bacterial infections is urinary tract infections (UTIs). Millions of people experience this infection annually. It arises when bad bacteria, usually Escherichia…
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Warfarin Antidote: Managing the Reversal of Anticoagulation
Warfarin has been one of the most frequently prescribed oral anticoagulants for treating various conditions brought about by blood clotting disorders for decades. It is used…
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Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Guidelines: An Overview
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a neurologic disorder involving involuntary, repetitive body movements that often result from long-term use of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics and other dopamine…
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Pharmacogenomics and Best Abemaciclib Dose (Verzenio)
Verzenio (abemaciclib) is a prescription medication used to treat advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Cancer cells grow and move to other organs, this medicine works by…
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17 Symptoms of Complex PTSD: Know the Depth of Trauma
The complex post-traumatic stress disorder, referred to as C-PTSD, is more traumatic than the symptoms associated with a typical case of PTSD. The main difference is…
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Does Wellbutrin Cause Platelet Abnormality? Know the detail
Wellbutrin, whose generic name is bupropion, is a widely prescribed medication mainly for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and smoking cessation. Other conditions that Wellbutrin…
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