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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
Statins cause muscle pain for a mix of reasons, and the mix is different for every person. This section goes past the basics into what actually drives the ache, how prescribers test whether the statin is to blame, what relief options exist,…
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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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Is OCD Neurodivergent? Know OCD and the Tole of PGx Test
Is OCD neurodivergent? The short answer is that neurodivergent is a community and identity term rather than a medical category, so the answer depends on which…
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Understanding OCPD and DBT: Step-by-Step Guide for Therapy
OCPD and DBT are paired so often because the skills in dialectical behavior therapy target exactly what makes obsessive-compulsive personality disorder hard to live with: rigidity,…
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Pharmacogenomic Testing for Geriatric Patients
Pharmacogenomic testing for geriatric patients can help explain why an older adult reacts strongly to one medicine or gets little benefit from another. Below, we look…
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Genetic Testing for Mental Health: How is it changing lives
Genetic testing for mental health can show how your body is likely to process many psychiatric drugs, and the FDA now includes gene information on the…
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Detailed Analysis of the Contribution of CSF Metabolomics Schizophrenia
Research into csf metabolomics schizophrenia asks whether the chemistry of the fluid around the brain can reveal what is happening in the illness. It is a…
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What is False Memory OCD? Causes, Symptoms, and Strategies
False memory OCD is the pattern where doubt attaches itself to your own memory, so you replay an ordinary afternoon looking for proof you did nothing…
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Genetic Testing for Cholesterol Drugs: A Customized Therapy
Genetic testing for cholesterol drugs can show whether your body is likely to handle a particular statin well or be more prone to muscle problems. This…
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Epigenetic Modifications in the Fetal Genome
Epigenetic modifications in the fetal genome describe how the environment in the womb influences which genes are switched on, without changing the DNA sequence itself. This…
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CBD for OCD and Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide
People ask about cbd for anxiety and ocd because the marketing is everywhere and the waiting list for therapy is long. This guide gives you the…
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