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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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Featured · Pain managementWhy Do Statins Cause Muscle Pain? Causes & Risk Factors
Sore legs & heavy shoulders. Aching that started right around the time you filled a new cholesterol prescription. If this sounds familiar, you’re dealing with one of the most common complaints tied to statins: muscle pain. Doctors call it statin-induced myopathy once…
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Genetic Testing for ADHD Medication: Customized Treatment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions worldwide. Common medication includes stimulants like methylphenidate or Ritalin and amphetamines or Adderall. However,…
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Emotional Sobriety for Enhancing Recovery and Well-Being
The term emotional sobriety stretches the typical notion of physical sobriety, which usually refers to abstaining from alcohol or drugs. It focuses on managing emotions, maintaining…
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A comprehensive guide on Self Compassion Relationship OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has occupied millions of lives across the globe, occurring in various forms. One of the emotionally stressing forms of that kind is Relationship…
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Is OCD Neurodivergent? Know OCD and the Tole of PGx Test
With millions diagnosed worldwide, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental health conditions. It remains commonly misunderstood and frequently accompanied by such questions…
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Understanding OCPD and DBT: Step-by-Step Guide for Therapy
Mental health awareness has grown significantly in recent years, and with that, we now have better tools to understand and treat complex conditions like Obsessive-Compulsive Personality…
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Pharmacogenomic Testing for Geriatric Patients
As the world’s population age, problems like managing complex medical needs in older patients often present themselves to doctors. Geriatric care thrives on polypharmacy, where a…
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Genetic Testing for Mental Health: How is it changing lives
Certain mental health medications are now FDA-labelled because they can affect people differently. One of the most common medications on this list is Abilify (commonly known…
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Detailed Analysis of the Contribution of CSF Metabolomics Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is an ill-defined, complex psychiatric disorder that runs in about 1% of the world’s population. It manifests in delusions, hallucinations, disturbances in cognitive functions, and…
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What is False Memory OCD? Causes, Symptoms, and Strategies
False Memory OCD is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where individuals experience intrusive thoughts that lead to the questioning of the accuracy of their memories.…
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