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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 Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk & Options
Have you ever wondered why breast cancer seems to show up more in some families than others? It often comes down to something in your genes,…
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Telomere Length Testing: Find Your Cellular Aging and Health
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to age gracefully while others face health challenges earlier in life at the age of even 20s or…
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TCHP Chemo Explained: Clear Guide for HER2 and Breast Cancer
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer, you may have heard the term TCHP chemo. One regimen that often comes…
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Acral Peeling Skin Syndrome: Symptoms and Management
If you’re experiencing a continuous peeling of the skin on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet, you may be dealing with…
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Is Gout a Genetic Disease? Mechanism and Prevention Incl.
Arthritis, a common disease with more than 100 types, among which some of the most common are Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Juvenile arthritis, and some more.…
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Genetic Testing During Pregnancy Costs, Benefits, and More
Couples where the wives are above the age of 35 or have a family history of genetic disorders are often recommended by the doctors to undergo…
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Genetic Testing for Antidepressants: Role of HTR2A & GRIK4
Have you ever wondered why the same antidepressant can help one person recover quickly but cause side effects or no benefit in another? The answer may…
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Trichomoniasis Test for Men and Women: Symptoms and Transmission
Trichomoniasis is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. While both men and women can get it, the infection and its…
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Home Test for Herpes Simplex: Symptoms, Types and Testing
Yes, a Home Test for Herpes Simplex is possible from home, and perhaps convenient for those hesitant to visit a clinic. A positive test does not…
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