pharmacogenetics
InformedDNA Acquires Coriell Life Sciences, Adds PGx Capabilities
The companies have begun integrating Coriell's PGx services into InformedDNA's DNAimpact precision health platform for payors and employers.
Findings from the nationwide survey suggest interest in PGx while highlighting areas for UK policymakers to pay attention to, researchers said.
Indonesia to Kick off PGx Program for Leprosy Patients With Singapore's NalaGenetics
The program will use NalaGenetics' PGx test to screen leprosy patients for the HLA-B*13:01 allele, which has been linked with a serious hypersensitivity reaction.
Researchers will launch a randomized clinical trial to assess whether PGx-guided care helps keep patients out of the ER and reduces costs.
FDA Issues Safety Alert Reminding Doctors to Discuss DPD Deficiency Risk With Cancer Patients
The FDA, which has stopped short of requiring DPYD testing for patients before receiving fluoropyrimidines, emphasized the importance of discussing it.