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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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Atomoxetine vs Adderall
If you are weighing atomoxetine vs adderall for ADHD, the useful question is not which drug is stronger but which one fits your symptoms, your health…
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Avoidable Medical Errors: Causes, Consequences, & Solutions
Most avoidable medical errors are not caused by one careless person. They happen where information gets handed from one place to another and something falls out…
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Seroquel Overdose: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
A Seroquel overdose is a medical emergency, and the safest thing you can do is recognize it early and call for help instead of waiting it…
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Genome-Based Diagnostics
Genome-based diagnostics covers everything from a single-gene test to sequencing an entire exome, and the tests differ enormously in what they can actually settle. This guide…
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SLCO1B1 Decreased Function
SLCO1B1 decreased function is one of the most common findings on a pharmacogenomic report, and it matters most if you take, or may soon take, a…
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What is a PGx Test and Genomic Medicine?
What is a PGx test, and how does it fit into genomic medicine? In short, it is a one-time DNA test that shows how your genes…
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CYP2B6 Intermediate Metabolizers’ Response to Medications
If your gene report says you are a CYP2B6 intermediate metabolizer, it means your body clears some medicines more slowly than average. This guide explains the…
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Does PGx Help in Providing Practical Cardiovascular Medicine
In practical cardiovascular medicine, genetics changes prescribing in a few well-defined places and almost nowhere else. This guide separates the pairings with real guidance, such as…
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Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Guidelines: An Overview
If you or someone you care for has developed involuntary movements on an antipsychotic, tardive dyskinesia treatment works best when it starts early and stays under…
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