New biobank to study gene-drug interactions
A biobank scheme will be piloted in England to study links between patients' genomes and their risk of adverse drug reactions...
An area of research that aims to develop ways of matching medicines to a person's genetic makeup, to avoid adverse reactions or non-response to particular drugs.
A biobank scheme will be piloted in England to study links between patients' genomes and their risk of adverse drug reactions...
by Jake Knox
People who have had a stroke should have a genetic test to ensure they get the most appropriate treatment, according to new draft guidance by NICE...
Patients experienced 30 percent fewer serious side effects when their prescribed medication was tailored to their DNA profile by using a 'DNA medication pass'...
To celebrate Gregor Mendel's 200th birthday, PET and Genomics England held an event reflecting on what science and medicine have inherited from Mendel and what the future holds regarding our understanding and treatment of genetic disorders in the era of whole genome sequencing...
by Ceri Durham
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has cautioned against genome-wide genetic testing unless clinically indicated, especially for children...
The soaring promises made by personalised medicine advocates are probably loftier than in any other medical or scientific realm today. Francis Collins, former co-director of the Human Genome Project, wrote: 'We are on the leading edge of a true revolution in medicine, one that promises to transform the traditional "one size fits all" approach into a much more powerful strategy'...
by James Brooks
Genetic tests that could greatly improve the effectiveness of drug therapy for a wide variety of conditions are being underused or ignored, a leading expert says...
'Dayglo', the latest play by the Y Touring Theatre Company, skilfully and thoughtfully explores pharmacogenetics, and is much more than just another educational story...
With clear and concise information, the 'Genes and Life' DVD serves its purpose as an introduction to the field of genetics. However, it quickly became quite repetitive and lacked the entertainment value that would have taken it beyond merely an educational DVD...
by Rachel Lloyd
The principal purpose of Professor Emily Jackson's book, Law and the Regulation of Medicines, is to outline medicine's journey through UK regulation. Jackson seeks to show that those responsible for the content of the regulatory regime, and the way in which it is administered, play a crucial role in shaping the development, supply and marketing of medicines....
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