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Genetic testing used to prevent adverse reactions to medications

Por: WPLG Local 10 Health June 29, 2023

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – In the United States, adverse reactions to medications are the leading cause of hospitalization or even death.Now there’s an emerging science that can reduce that risk.Many health organizations utilize pharmacogenomics, which is basically a genetic “background check,” to uncover how each individual will react to a certain medication or even a combination of medications.Dr. Clifford Medina, Chief of General... + full article



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