Posted on June 27, 2017 by Arianna Moore From Mission Health: Mission Health’s Personalized Medicine program focuses on response to drugs in a way that will increase the likelihood that a drug will work effectively while decreasing the likelihood that it will result in a bad side effect for our patients. Personalized medicine testing utilizes Read More …
Month: June 2017
FDA’s new codeine and tramadol warning for kids excludes precision medicine
FDA’s new codeine and tramadol warning for kids excludes precision medicine Pharmacogenetic testing can determine if individuals are ultra-rapid metabolizers and are at risk of toxicity FDA’s latest warning on medications containing codeine and tramadol—now its strongest drug label warning on these medications—restricts use in children under 12 years old and firmly cautions usage in Read More …
LifeLabs and GenXys partner to make pharmacogenetic testing services available to Canadians
LifeLabs and GenXys partner to make pharmacogenetic testing services available to Canadians Pharmacogenetic testing and a smart online tool help doctors prescribe the right medications at the right dose from diagnosis for Canadians Toronto, ON, June 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prescribing the right medication for an individual is complex and the wrong medication or Read More …