“The technology for genotyping these five CYPs is widely available and would cover most of these dangerous drugs. I am convinced that once doctors start realizing that they are responsible for senseless suffering and that there is a way to, at least, diminish the chances of such horrific side effects as suicide and homicide by Read More …

RPRD Diagnostics Announces Strategic Collaboration with Children’s Minnesota to Advance Clinical Pharmacogenomic http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rprd-diagnostics-announces-strategic-collaboration-130000891.html

A recent study connects using clinical decision support tools with pharmacogenetics testing to a reduction in hospital readmissions. https://ehrintelligence.com/news/clinical-decision-support-tools-reduce-re-hospitalizations

It’s in Their DNA: Avera Health Uses Pharmacogenomics, MEDITECH EHR to Drive Precision Medicine http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwgeeks/article/Its-in-Their-DNA-Avera-Health-Uses-Pharmacogenomics-MEDITECH-EHR-to-Drive-Precision-Medicine-20170207

December 29, 2016 A Look Ahead: Seven Trends Shaping Genomics in 2017 and Beyond Advances in Genome Sequencing, Pharmacogenomics, Gene Editing, and Biometric Wearables Will Provide New Pathways to Better Health Enakshi Singh http://www.genengnews.com/gen-exclusives/a-look-ahead-seven-trends-shaping-genomics-in-2017-and-beyond/77900818

Date: June 21, 2016 Source: Mayo Clinic Summary: New research is highlighting the potential merits of using precision medicine in prescribing antidepressants. Eleven percent of Americans 12 years and older have been prescribed antidepressant medication, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from 2005-2008. These medications are regularly prescribed in psychiatric, pediatric, adolescent, Read More …

Where is Precision Medicine today and how do we incorporate it into standard of care?  Check out this article published by HIT Consultant.  For more information on how to begin implementing precision medicine pathways within your practice or facility, contact us today at info@biongenetics.com 3 Keys to Achieving Clinically Actionable Precision Medicine for Providers

We have all heard the phrase, “different strokes for different folks”. The question is, has this theory been accepted or applied when prescribing pharmaceutical drugs? For many prestige medical facilities around the country the answer is yes. If we truly believe that each individual is unique then why would we not consider this information before talking Read More …