The results of the Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Time Using Genomic Data to Individualize Treatment (RIGHT 10K) study provide compelling evidence that proactive testing can benefit almost every patient. Especially when testing goes beyond already known DNA variants. “Genetic differences can influence how a person processes and responds to medications.” Liwei Wang, MD, director…
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Pharmacogenetics has a long history. It is now known that differences in responses to therapy are largely due to heredity. In particular, up to 50% of all adverse reactions are determined by genetics. However, the connection between genes and responses to treatment was not immediately identified. The origins of pharmacogenetics go back to the time…
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Diagnosis of ALS by blood tests may allow more accurate detection of ALS at an earlier stage of the disease, a recent study by scientists has shown.
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Bariatric surgery prolongs the life of patients, improves its quality and provides cost savings for the healthcare system.
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Artificial intelligence comes to the rescue of surgeons
Theator will partner with the Mayo Clinic to bring artificial intelligence to surgical rooms.