Genes Matter
How genetics can help improve the quality of your life
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Have you ever wondered why a standard dose of ibuprofen or paracetamol works wonders for some but seems ineffective for others? The reality is that our bodies do not process medications in the same way, a factor that significantly impacts both the effectiveness of a treatment and the risk of experiencing adverse side effects. The […]
Pharmacogenomics or pharmacogenetics is the discipline that studies the influence of genes on individual response to drug treatment. This information makes it possible to understand why some drugs work more effectively in some people, while in others they may cause serious side effects or simply not be effective. The goal of pharmacogenomics is to identify […]
Drug allergy is an adverse reaction of the immune system caused by taking a certain drug, this reaction can sometimes be severe. Although any drug can cause allergy, some do it more frequently than others. In this post we provide you with more information about drug allergy and tell you which are the most allergenic […]
Medication allergies are an adverse reaction of the immune system caused by taking a specific drug, and sometimes this reaction can be serious. Although any drug can cause an allergy, some do so more frequently than others. In this post, we provide you with more information about allergies to medication and we give you insight about […]