DNA testing: How genetic testing can make prescriptions safer for you

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Genetic testing is used in prenatal testing, newborn screening, diagnostic testing and many other health practices.

A growing application for DNA testing is pharmocogenetics - the branch of pharmacology concerned with the effect of genetic factors on reactions to drugs.

The purpose is to help doctors predict how your body will react to certain pharmaceuticals, and aid in tailoring medication for individuals.

But how does it work? Emanuela Campanella explains.


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I got my Pillcheck results this year. I took them to the doctor and it helped her find a medication for my chronic pain problem.

oliviarobertson
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I only know phamacokinetic and pharmacodynamic this is new to me pharmacogenetic. Very interesting

rice
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Welcome to the 21st century where one simple test can prevent all the deaths due to medical malpractice in prescribing the wrong medication. Now the question is how much does it cost vs cost of randomly prescribing medication until something works (or doesn't)...

daviddorfman
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De hoy en delante, solamente los productos que lleven la marca del DNA testing voy a comprar 🙏🌷👍🏻🙌
Muchas gracias por esta información.

melidacartagena
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Start dna testing kids on welfare to find dad and involve him too. He needs to pay some bills $$

BrogeKilrain
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No . They are looking for a peticular line of blood . Someone really important is due to come, and its really important that we all help keep him safe . God bless .

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How DNA is being used to modify our food.

Jon-gmsn
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No thanks!God fully protects me and heals me when im sick which i rarely do.He had blessed me with health.when its time to die i will be ready.i aint trying to live forever.

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