Pharmacogenomics Basics
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This concise introduction covers pharmacogenomics terminology, real patient case studies, drug-gene interactions in specific disease states, and the clinical future of personalized, gene-informed prescribing.
Our review
Why do some patients respond differently to the same medication? Pharmacogenomics, the study of how a person's genes influence their response to drugs, holds the answer. This concise introduction covers key definitions, real case studies, disease-specific applications, and the future of personalized medicine in healthcare. A focused, accessible primer for high-school students ready to engage with the cutting edge of pharmaceutical science.
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This book is tailored for anyone wanting to know the basics about pharmacogenomics. The book covers some background information on PGx, some key definitions, some case studies, PGx in some disease states, and the future of PGx in healthcare.
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- Book
- Age ranges
- High School
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- Pharmacist
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