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”
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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”