New research suggests that the decreased ability to identify certain odors may signal early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and future cognitive decline. The test – dubbed the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test – was the focus of two studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto. Both studies were funded by the National InstituteContinue reading “Smell test could identify Alzheimer’s disease”
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Measure healthy aging with blood/urine test
What is pharmacogenetics?
Overview: What is pharmacogenetics? Some of us respond differently than others to the same medications that we take, or we may experience different side-effects from drugs. The way we respond can be due to the genes we have inherited. With respect to drugs, our unique genetic make-up and our individual response may mean that aContinue reading “What is pharmacogenetics?”
Personalized pharmacogenetic tests for cardio drugs
Genomic technologies and Optimum Heart Care The state of genomic knowledge of CVDs and stroke has expanded dramatically in recent years. Since our scientific statement was published in 2007, there has been rapid evolution of the genomic technologies, enabling a proliferation of GWASs investigating common, complex diseases, including CVDs and stroke. Because the number ofContinue reading “Personalized pharmacogenetic tests for cardio drugs”
The Use of Genetics in Guiding Therapy from Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/articles/hottopics/2012/06-pharm/index.html In recent years, the Food and Drug Administration has introduced pharmacogenetic-related drug label warnings and precautions, including black box warnings, on some widely prescribed drugs in an effort to reduce adverse effects. Advances in the study of pharmacogenomics have resulted in development of tests to identify patients who would benefit from different treatment levelsContinue reading “The Use of Genetics in Guiding Therapy from Mayo Clinic”
Hiring Med Sales Reps for Pharmacogenomic test tool for Doctors
Contact Contact Connie Dello Buono 408-854-1883 motherhealth@gmail.com if you wanted to be a med sales rep to show this test tool to US doctors. Doctors can use this genetic tests to personalize drugs based on each person genetic makeup. Now approved by insurance companies. Pharmacogenetic test for patient safety, added value and income stream forContinue reading “Hiring Med Sales Reps for Pharmacogenomic test tool for Doctors”
Vitamin B12 in fish and what to do before your medical test
Vitamin B12 helps to produce red blood cells, myelin, DNA, and other neurological tissues. For this reason, it plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. B12 also helps to regenerate folate in the body. Food sources: Sardines 189 cals 337.9% Salmon 158 cals 236.2% Tuna 147 cals 110.8% Cod 96 cals 109.1%Continue reading “Vitamin B12 in fish and what to do before your medical test”