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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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Is Herpes Hereditary? All About HSV-1 & HSV-2 – Rph Labs
So, you’ve probably heard of herpes, and maybe even have it, or know someone who does. But is Herpes hereditary? Can your parents pass this on…
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Oral STD Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Okay… so oral STDs? Yeah, they’re a thing. But most folks don’t talk about them. Or even know they have one. Why? The oral STD Symptoms…
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What Is Genetic Methylation Testing? All You Need to Know
DNA methylation is a natural process where a small chemical group, called a methyl group (written as CH₃), gets attached to a specific part of your…
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When is Men’s Mental Health Month – Awareness & Support
Men, often conditioned by societal norms to remain enduring and suppress emotions, struggle with mental health issues in silence. The stigma surrounding mental health in men,…
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What Is PGx Testing? How it Works and Who Should Consider It
Pharmacogenomics testing is commonly known as PGx testing. This testing has laid the base of personalized medicine, enabling healthcare providers to tailor drug therapies based on…
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Psychiatrist or Psychologist: When and What to Choose
Often ignored, but mental health care is an important aspect of well-being. When working on mental health, it’s important to know where to head for the…
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When You’re Struggling to Sleep: Secret to Genes
Introduction: You’re not alone in asking yourself, “What is keeping me awake despite feeling so tired?” while wide awake and tossing in bed. Long, quiet nights…
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Does Adderall Increase Metabolism? Genetic Impact and Test Kits
Introduction People diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are normally prescribed Adderall, and their focus, along with impulse control, markedly improves. In clinical settings and public discussions,…
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Learn TPMT testing: Your Path to Safer, Smarter Treatment
Introduction: Ever ask yourself why a drug works for one but is toxic for another? Thiopurine S-Methyltransferase (TPMT), or TPMT for short, is a crucial factor…
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