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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 Cholesterol Drugs: A Customized Therapy
Advances in the PGx Gene test bring a revolution to health care by tailoring medical treatments to individual genetic profiles. One area where the potential has…
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Epigenetic Modifications in the Fetal Genome
Perhaps no two periods in a woman’s life hold greater significance and transformation power than the preconception period and pregnancy. Indeed, they demand significant physiological and…
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CBD for OCD and Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a natural compound found in the Cannabis sativa plant. Unlike THC, it doesn’t cause a “high” and is non-intoxicating. CBD is…
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Explore Antidepressants and Weight Management with PGX Test
Antidepressant drugs may treat anxiety, depression, and improve mental health generally, but many people have their concerns about how these medicines would affect their weight. One…
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PGx Testing: Maximizing the Impact of Drugs on Patient Lives
As the speed at which the healthcare world is moving is picking up rocket speed, more about drug interactions with personal expressions of genetics is revolutionizing…
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Food Allergic Reaction Medical Examiner with PGx Gene Test
For most people, celebrations and gatherings are marked by a happy and festive atmosphere. But for parents whose children suffer from food allergies or adults living…
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Valium for Anxiety Disorders – Benefits of Valium
Generic diazepam has several names-one of them being Valium. It is often prescribed for patients affected by anxiety disorders. As this falls in the class of…
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Manage Anxiety with Over-the-Counter Flight Anxiety Medication
Millions of people worldwide experience air travel-induced fear, also known as flight anxiety; flying is indeed a scary experience for many. Flight anxiety can be mild…
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A Guide to Non Addictive Anxiety Medication by RPh Labs
Anxiety is one of the most prevailing mental illnesses across the globe. Its effects are on millions of people. Moreover, finding the most effective treatment without…
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