Month: July 2018

TreatGx medication decision support software helps clinicians to more accurately dose ADHD medications

The new ADHD algorithm in the TreatGx medication decision support software helps clinicians to more accurately dose ADHD medications. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder characterized by an ongoing pattern of behavioral symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and…

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CNV testing should be universally used in clinical genetic testing

Your DNA holds instructions for everything your body needs to do, from determining the color of your eyes to breaking down medications. Each person’s genome is a unique combination of DNA sequences and structural variations that play major roles in determining…

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Health Canada recalls blood-pressure drug valsartan due to contamination with potential carcinogen

Millions of Canadians affected by Health Canada’s recall of valsartan are being asked to contact their pharmacist as soon as possible to make a drug substitution. Health Canada announced that numerous varieties of valsartan, a generic drug sold by several companies…

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