Genetic differences can cause a medication to work effectively in one person while failing to help, or even causing harm in another person. Pharmacogenetic testing detects these differences and can prevent adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and ineffective treatments. Pharmacogenomics is an…
Developments in information technology is vital to integrate genomic knowledge into electronic prescribing systems and facilitate adoption into practice The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Department of Health England, Professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for making genomic testing part…
Clinical decision support systems provide healthcare professionals assistance with clinical decision-making tasks at the point of care Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) achieve clinical advice for patient care based on multiple items of patient data and knowledge management. Clinicians interact with…
Alerts intended to improve patient care result in a paradoxical increase risk of harm Most healthcare technologies include automated alert systems so clinicians can prevent or act in unsafe situations. However, healthcare professionals are flooded with alerts from electronic health record…
Pharmacogenetic testing and a smart online tool help doctors prescribe the right medications at the right dose from diagnosis for Canadians Prescribing the right medication for an individual is complex and the wrong medication or an incorrect dose can have…
Absences from work of employed full-time wage and salary workers by occupation and industry. (2018). Available at: https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat47.htm#cps_eeann_abs_ft_occu_ind.f.1. (Accessed: 17th September 2018) Rebecca J. Mitchell, P. B. Measuring Health-Related Productivity Loss. Popul. Health Manag. 14, 93 (2011). Finch, R. & Phillips,…
We are delighted to be included in the 2017 selections for the Digital Health Emerging Rockets. This list profiles British Columbia technology companies that will lead market breakthroughs by providing tools and services to facilitate better health. After a successful 2016,…
The opioid crisis is gripping communities across Canada and public health officials are imploring for innovative solutions and more research on drug addiction. The clinical management of pain continues to be challenging for patients and health care providers, in part because…
Welcome to the GenXys newsletter! We will keep you informed about the latest research, news, and events. In our latest issue: A behind the scenes look into GenXys Latest Research:*News release from The University of British Columbia (UBC) about our latest…
Click here to view our video A behind the scenes look into TreatGx What makes TreatGx unique? Unlike other pharmacogenetic software, TreatGx helps patients and healthcare professionals identify which medications will be safe and effective for the treatment of conditions commonly…