Heart Medications, Antidepressants, Chemotherapy: How DNA Testing Could Save Lives

<p>Join Dr. Ben Pinder and Lindsay Dixon for an in-depth discussion on pharmacogenomics, a leading field in precision medicine that uses your genetic profile to guide safer, more effective treatments. With 99% of people carrying genetic variations that impact how medications are metabolized, pharmacogenetic testing offers a vital tool to reduce adverse drug reactions and optimize health outcomes. Learn how personalized medicine is transforming healthcare and why understanding your DNA could be life-saving.

Inagene.com test kit 20% off Code: Lindsay20

For more information: www.inagene.com

CHAPTERS

00:00 Genetic Variations Impacting Medication Effectiveness and Safety

00:45 Dr. Benjamin Pinder: Inagene Diagnostics' Scientific Director Introduction

03:20 How Your Genetic Profile Affects Medication Metabolism and Side Effects

04:40 Prevalence of Genetic Variants That Influence Medication Responses

05:09 Medication Classes Most Affected by Genetics: Antidepressants, Blood Thinners, and More

06:05 Heart Medications: Genetic Factors and Their Influence

06:48 Clopidogrel Effectiveness: Why 25% of People Don’t Benefit from This Antiplatelet Drug

08:18 Hawaii Lawsuit Over Ineffective Clopidogrel Use and Genetic Factors