the glocalized network in theragenomic and personalized medicine and the genetics of individual patients safety of drugs
November 03, 2019 – Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a lethal, inherited genetic disease affecting more than 70,000 people worldwide. It is usually diagnosed in childhood and causes abnormal buildup of thick mucus in the lungs and digestive tract that leads …
In Caribbeans cystic fibrosis (CF) is driven by very rare CFTR mutations Read more »
October 27, 2019 – Genetic tests sold online and in shops are en vogue. More and more patients strive for it, and they (the patients) are getting back results. Results, the normal patient has no chance to understand. Not even …
After an over the counter genetic test: Would you make serious health decisions? Read more »
October 20, 2019 – Sequencing African genomes yields new data resource with broad applicability. By collaborating globally in a new, large-scale effort, researchers have made strong progress in sequencing genomes from regions and countries across Africa. These findings will enable …
Hidden secrets in African genomes revealed by large scale sequencing Read more »
September 18, 2019 – This post is an edited version of parts of a paper that appeared in the Journal of Personalised Medicine (JPM) a week ago und which addresses one of the important topics in connection with the themes of …
Clinical evidence and implementation challenges for pharmacogenomic testing Read more »
August 03, 2019 – Africa is considered the original cradle of all humanity, to which all humans can trace their genetic origin. This may be very interesting in the context of diseases that are due to genetic predispositions both in …
ZRANB3 in African Populations: New Type 2 Diabetes risk locus identified Read more »
June 25, 2019 – The global obesity epidemic is so far-reaching it now has an overarching name: globesity (obviously derived from global obesity). Very interesting questions arise in this context such as are there glocalized (global and or local) factors …
Genetic aspects of globesity: Glocalized or not? Read more »
June 20, 2019 – Male infertility is a serious treat in very many relations. While a priori, male infertility does not affect the physical health of the afflicted, it may very much affect the psychological health of the individual, and that …
April 07, 2019 – Consumers are increasingly embracing genetic testing to better understand their individual risk for developing diseases. With this rise in popularity and availability, we’re also seeing significant activity in the field of pharmacogenetics, which is the process …
March 14, 2019 – Genetic predisposition may help to explain opioid based pain relief, addiction, or the combination of both. In a perfect world, and in battling the rampant opioid crises in the US and other parts of the world, doctors …
Your genes and your opioids: Pain relief or addiction? Or both? Read more »
March 13, 2019 – Playing professional soccer; that is the ultimate dream of boys (and more and more girls too) all over the world, except, possibly, for boys in the US, where American Football and/or Baseball may be more prominently …
Is there an increased ALS risk in professional soccer playing? Read more »