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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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Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk & Options
Genetic testing for breast cancer is not one test and not one decision. This guide walks through how to prepare, what the panel actually reads, who…
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Telomere Length Testing: Find Your Cellular Aging and Health
Telomere length testing is sold as a window into how fast you are aging, and it is genuinely interesting biology. It is also one of the…
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TCHP Chemo Explained: Clear Guide for HER2 and Breast Cancer
TCHP chemo is a four-drug regimen used for HER2 positive breast cancer, usually before surgery. This guide explains what each drug does, what the treatment schedule…
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Acral Peeling Skin Syndrome: Symptoms and Management
Acral peeling skin syndrome is easy to live with once you understand it and surprisingly hard to get diagnosed. This guide covers the genes involved, how…
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Is Gout a Genetic Disease? Mechanism and Prevention Incl.
Asking is gout a genetic disease gets you a cleaner answer than most conditions: inherited variants strongly shape how your kidneys handle urate, but they do…
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Genetic Testing During Pregnancy Costs, Benefits, and More
Genetic testing during pregnancy is easier to navigate when you handle the money and the choices in the right order. This guide shows how to check…
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Genetic Testing for Antidepressants: Role of HTR2A & GRIK4
Genetic testing for antidepressants looks at the genes that shape how your body handles medications such as SSRIs, SNRIs and tricyclics. This guide covers the receptor…
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Trichomoniasis Test for Men and Women: Symptoms and Transmission
A trichomoniasis test for men is only useful if you get the right one, because the quick microscope check used for women misses most infections in…
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Home Test for Herpes Simplex: Symptoms, Types and Testing
A home test for herpes simplex gives you privacy and a quick answer, but only if you pick the right test and read the result correctly.…
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