Year: 2021

March 3, 2021
Jenny Lu

Update to Atrial Fibrillation: Anticoagulation and Social Anxiety Disorder

All TreatGx users now have access to the updated treatment algorithms for Atrial Fibrillation – Anticoagulation and Anxiety – Social Anxiety Disorder. Atrial Fibrillation – Anticoagulation The updated atrial fibrillation anticoagulation algorithm provides a streamlined approach to medication options when initiating or switching between…

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February 25, 2021
Jenny Lu

The Future of Precision Medicine: Genomics and Digital Technology [Podcast]

Dr. James Lu co-founded population genomics company Helix in 2015, where he leads the research, regulatory policy and bioinformatics teams. He oversees the teams that develop and validate the science and technology behind Helix’s solution, including Helix’s next generation sequencing lab. Dr. Lu also works with Helix’s partners to design and execute population-scale genomic research initiatives.

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February 23, 2021
Jenny Lu

GenXys Health Care Systems announces completion of oversubscribed seed round financing to enable continued market penetration with acclaimed precision prescribing software

GenXys, a health tech company focused on pharmacogenetic enhanced prescribing automation software, is pleased to announce that it has closed an oversubscribed seed round at $3 million. Led by Green Shield Canada, (GSC), with key investors including TELUS Ventures, Esplanade Ventures, Nimbus Synergies, and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC Capital).

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February 17, 2021
Jenny Lu

New look for TreatGx questions

TreatGx has undergone some exciting changes to make it easier and faster than ever to generate personalized medication treatment options. As a result of this update, you may notice that some question categories may display as red and require you to…

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January 29, 2021
Jenny Lu

The Benefits of A Well-Designed Clinical Decision Support System: Making Information Work For You [Podcast]

We spoke to Erik Abel, former Director of Clinical Transformation, Highmark Health about his experiences in making system-level changes in healthcare and how well-designed clinical decision support systems (CDSS) can fit into that change. He started out in pharmacy as a specialist in cardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support. At the Ohio State University medical center, he worked on some of their first efforts into alternative payment models. They realized that technology was a key component for driving the changes that they wanted to make. Here are some of the highlights from our discussion.

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January 29, 2021
Jenny Lu

Updates to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and H. pylori Eradication

All TreatGx users now have access to the updated treatment algorithms for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and H. pylori Eradication. The GERD algorithm provides pharmacotherapy options for adults with mild/intermittent or moderate-severe GERD symptoms, and treatment options for pregnancy. The H. pylori Eradication algorithm provides…

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January 29, 2021
Jenny Lu

Update to Atrial Fibrillation: Rate Control

All TreatGx users now have access to the updated treatment algorithm for Atrial Fibrillation – Rate Control. The updated Rate Control algorithm provides personalized medication treatment options for each patient based on whether they have certain cardiovascular comorbidities , including those with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, or…

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January 11, 2021
Jenny Lu

Chronic Gout and Prevention of NSAID-Induced Gastrotoxicity

All TreatGx users now have access to the updated algorithms for Chronic Gout and Prevention of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID)-Induced Gastrotoxicity.  Chronic Gout:  This comprehensive update incorporates information from the most recent clinical guidelines and literature, including updates from the American College of Rheumatology [1], BMJ Best Practice [2], and the European League Against Rheumatism [3].   New information…

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