pharmacogenomics Archives

Take heed: Turn to the experts to interpret pharmacogenetic tests

In the burgeoning field of pharmacogenetics, adhering to expert-developed guidelines is increasingly important, a Stanford Medicine physician emphasizes.

Based on genes, nearly everyone is likely to have an atypical response to at least one drug

Stanford Medicine researchers found that, based on genetic makeup, 99.5% of people are likely to have an atypical response to at least one drug.

From Big Data in Precision Health: Humanwide added patient data to primary care

At the Big Data in Precision Health conference, clinicians discussed using patient health data to enhance primary care through the Humanwide pilot project.