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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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Is Herpes Hereditary? All About HSV-1 & HSV-2 – Rph Labs
Is herpes hereditary, or does it only look that way when several people in one family get cold sores? This guide separates what you inherit from…
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Oral STD Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Oral STD symptoms are quiet by design: most throat infections cause nothing at all, and the ones that do feel like an ordinary sore throat. This…
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What Is Genetic Methylation Testing? All You Need to Know
Genetic methylation testing is sold under a lot of different names, and two very different kinds of laboratory work hide behind them. Knowing which one you…
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When is Men’s Mental Health Month – Awareness & Support
June is mental health month for men in the United States, and the week containing Father’s Day is observed as Men’s Health Week. This guide covers…
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What Is PGx Testing? How it Works and Who Should Consider It
What is PGx testing, and is it right for you? This guide explains the science in plain language, then walks through how PGx testing works in…
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Psychiatrist or Psychologist: When and What to Choose
Choosing between a psychiatrist or psychologist is easier once you know what each one is allowed to do, what a first appointment looks like and what…
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When You’re Struggling to Sleep: Secret to Genes
If you are struggling to sleep most nights, the useful question is not which supplement to try but which of the common causes applies to you.…
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Does Adderall Increase Metabolism? Genetic Impact and Test Kits
Does adderall increase metabolism is one of the most searched questions about this medicine, and the answer has two halves. Does adderall speed up metabolism at…
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Learn TPMT testing: Your Path to Safer, Smarter Treatment
TPMT testing is one of the best established gene tests in medicine, and it is often done before someone starts azathioprine, mercaptopurine or thioguanine. Below you…
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