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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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Understanding Bipolar Disorder with Pharmacogenetic Testing
Living with bipolar disorder often means working with your care team to find medications that keep your mood steady with side effects you can live with.…
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ADHD treatment without medication
Plenty of families want to know whether adhd treatment without medication can work on its own. The honest answer is that some approaches have real evidence…
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How accurate is pharmacogenomics testing?
How accurate is pharmacogenomics testing? The short answer is that a quality lab can read the tested genes very reliably, but what a result means for…
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Considerations of Pharmacogenetic Testing in Children
Pharmacogenetic testing in children looks at how a child’s genes affect the way their body handles medicines. For parents, it raises practical questions: which drugs it…
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Top 5 PGx Testing Benefits
The biggest pgx testing benefits come down to fewer surprises with your medications. Below are the top five benefits, followed by real prescribing examples, who gains…
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Why Men’s Health Matters and How PGx Test Helps
Mens health tends to follow a predictable pattern: fewer checkups early on, a later diagnosis, and then several medicines started at once. The steps below cover…
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Pharmacogenomics testing at home: Testing Process and Background
Pharmacogenomics looks at how your genes shape the way your body handles medications. Below you will find how at-home testing works, then a deeper look at…
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PGX testing optimize Mental health treatments
PGx testing looks at the genes that control how your body handles many psychiatric drugs, so you and your prescriber can plan mental health treatment with…
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HIV-1 Treatments And Role Of PGx Testing
Modern hiv-1 treatment is far simpler than it was twenty years ago, but the details still matter. This guide adds the practical parts the article below…
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