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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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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 MS Hereditary? Types, Triggers, Precautions, and More
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), where the body’s immune system attacks its own nerve fibres and…
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Is Lupus Genetic? Learn Types, Causes and Symptoms
Is Lupus Genetic? The short answer is yes, lupus is genetic. Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect almost any part of the body.…
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Melatonin and DNA Repair: Insufficiency and Cure
Melatonin isn’t just the “sleep hormone.” The Melatonin and DNA Repair is not just a theory but a fact. This hormone helps the body repair its…
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Gilbert Syndrome Benefits: Genetic Insights and Health
Most people think Gilbert’s syndrome is just a minor liver condition that can cause mild jaundice. In reality, the benefits of Gilbert’s syndrome go much further.…
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Is POTS Genetic? Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Introduction Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary processes like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, sweating, and…
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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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