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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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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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Kallmann Syndrome: Common Symptoms, Causes with Treatment
Delayed puberty. No sense of smell. Doctors gave you a diagnosis of Kallmann syndrome, and suddenly, everything made sense, yet nothing felt simple. You are not…
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How Much Does Genetic Testing Cost Without Insurance
How much does genetic testing cost without insurance? The answer depends heavily on what type of test you need and why you need it. Without insurance…
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Personalized Depression Treatment: How PGx Testing Helps
If you are getting tired of all three different antidepressants, and none of them worked the same way that your doctor said. Sometimes the effects are…
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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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Pharmacogenomic Testing for Medication: How it Works
Many patients face trial-and-error prescribing that leads to harmful side effects or ineffective treatment. In fact, about 66% of U.S. adults take at least one prescription,…
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Prenatal Genetic Testing and Screening for Expecting Parents
The moment when your pregnancy test kit shows the second line pink, you enjoy this with laughter and emotions. Then your brain thought about different questions.…
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Kidney Dysplasia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Care Tips
When the ultrasound technique paused during your 20-week scan, you felt worried. Then you heard a word you had never heard before: “Kidney dysplasia.” Suddenly, you…
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Can Herpes Lead to Infertility? Learn HSV and Fertility
If you have been diagnosed with herpes and you are planning to start a family, you might be wondering: Can herpes lead to infertility?. Yes –…
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Is Herpes Simplex 1 Hereditary? Basics of Common Infection
Is herpes simplex 1 hereditary? This question sparks anxiety in millions of families worldwide, especially when cold sores seem to “run in the family.” Here’s the…
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