Randomized Controlled Trials: The Gold Standard
What is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)?
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How Being a Poor, Intermediate, or Ultra Rapid Metabolizer can Impact Your Medication Outcomes
Two patients with depression each take the same dose of the same medication. One patient’s medication makes her feel extremely nauseous, leaves her with no energy and does not alleviate…
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Pharmacogenomics: Understanding the Basics
Pharmacogenomics (phar·ma·co·ge·no·mics) may be a multisyllabic, hard-to-pronounce word. However, the relatively new field already has helped many, many people. What is Pharmacogenomics? When you go to see your healthcare provider…
Read MoreUnderstanding the MTHFR Gene Mutation
What is MTHFR and why is it important? MTHFR is an enzyme required to convert folic acid into an active form called L-methylfolate that is usable by our bodies. L-methylfolate…
Read MoreHow is pharmacogenomic testing different from “traditional” diagnostic testing?
When people hear of pharmacogenomic testing, they may think it’s the same as genetic testing used to diagnose disease. The GeneSight® test is a pharmacogenomic test, not a diagnostic test.…
Read MoreAm I a good candidate for GeneSight® testing?
Am I a Good Candidate for GeneSight Testing? The GeneSight test is a genetic test that can help inform your doctor about genes that may affect how you metabolize or…
Read MoreAll Green: What to do when your GeneSight results show every medication is “green”
GeneSight test results showing all medications in the green category still provides very useful information for you and your doctor. Here’s what an “all-green” report can mean. The GeneSight® report…
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