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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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Pharmacogenomic Testing Benefits: How Does PGx Help
Pharmacogenomic testing benefits reach well beyond one type of medicine. This guide looks at how PGx helps in mental health, cancer and autoimmune care, then adds…
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Cheek Swab vs Saliva Test: Which is Better for PGx Testing?
Choosing a cheek swab vs saliva test is usually the first practical decision in pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing, and it is simpler than it sounds. This guide…
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Genetic Testing for Antipsychotic Response I Rph Labs
Genetic testing for antipsychotic response looks at how your body is likely to process medicines used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and related conditions. Below you will…
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Are Ear Infections Contagious? I How it Spreads
Are ear infections contagious is one of the most common questions in a pediatric waiting room, usually asked by a parent with a second child at…
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Is MS Hereditary? Types, Triggers, Precautions, and More
Families often ask is MS hereditary after a parent or sibling is diagnosed, and the honest answer is that multiple sclerosis clusters in families without being…
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Is Lupus Genetic? Learn Types, Causes and Symptoms
If you are asking is lupus genetic, the honest answer sits between yes and no: inherited variants raise risk, and something in the environment usually has…
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Melatonin and DNA Repair: Insufficiency and Cure
Melatonin and dna repair is a real research topic that gets stretched a long way in supplement marketing. The laboratory findings are genuine, the human evidence…
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Gilbert Syndrome Benefits: Genetic Insights and Health
Gilbert syndrome is a common, harmless variation in how the liver clears bilirubin, caused by reduced activity of the UGT1A1 enzyme. It matters for two practical…
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Is POTS Genetic? Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Asking is POTS genetic is reasonable when two people in the same family faint on standing, but no single gene has been shown to cause postural…
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