For anyone who has suffered multiple epileptic seizures, medications are usually the first line of treatment. There are many different drugs used to control epilepsy symptoms and prevent further episodes. The type of medication prescribed depends on many factors, such as the type of epilepsy and type of seizure,...
When it comes to migraines, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan. Severe, one-sided throbbing headache, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound are all hallmarks of migraines. Migraines may be preceded by what is known as aura, which includes visual disturbances and dizziness, symptoms which may be confused...
A randomized controlled trial showed that people suffering from depression and anxiety recovered faster when their medications were optimized using Pillcheck pharmacogenetics testing (also known as pharmacogenomics or PGx testing). The study evaluated the impact of pharmacogenomics-guided prescribing versus standard antidepressant treatment of depression and anxiety in three large...
How COVID is forcing the accelerated evolution of health benefits services and the role of pharmacogenetics in helping plan members get the right medications to support recovery from a wide variety of pandemic-related health issues. Click the image below to read the full article or download the PDF. Benefits And Pensions...
Pillcheck preferred retail pricing now available to all Canada Life health insurance customers January 7, 2021, Toronto, ON – GeneYouIn Inc., a leader in personalized medicine, today announced it is growing its relationship with Canada Life, a leading health insurer. The new deal will give preferred retail pricing to all...
Are benzodiazepines safe? The answer is yes; benzodiazepines are safe when taken as directed over a short period of time. Benzodiazepines are a commonly prescribed type of tranquilizer. They help with moderating insomnia, panic, and anxiety or before minor surgery. How long can you take benzodiazepines safely? Do not plan on...
The concept of pharmacogenetics, that is, a link between genetic variations and drug response, is over 70 years old. The first paper on the topic was published in 1957 by Arno G Motulsky. Werner Kalow published the book “Pharmacogenetics. Heredity and the response to drugs” back in 1962. Since...
There are risks and benefits with taking any medication. Women are understandably concerned about the safety of antidepressants and wonder if they should continue taking them during pregnancy. Worries over drugs' impact on the fetus may lead to discontinuation of anxiety or depression medication. Although some antidepressants can affect...
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, it is becoming evident that a significant number of people report lasting effects of the infection or have had the usual symptoms for many weeks or even months. Most people recover within two weeks or so, but over 10% of COVID-19 patients remain unwell...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that arises due to various genetic variations. Recent genomic studies identified the role of structural DNA changes in hundreds of genes conferring ASD risk. Although there are no medications that can cure the core symptoms of autism, medication may help...
