Efavirenz and CYP2B6: What All HIV Patients Need to Know
Efavirenz has helped millions of people living with HIV achieve viral suppression, especially in countries where access to newer antiretroviral drugs remains limited….
Efavirenz has helped millions of people living with HIV achieve viral suppression, especially in countries where access to newer antiretroviral drugs remains limited….
The key lies in the DPYD gene, which produces an enzyme called DPD that helps the body break down and clear fluoropyrimidines.
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With the rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) options, more people are exploring whether they should take a pharmacogenomics test at home to understand how their genes affect their response to medications.
Genetic testing is now a common part of medical care. It helps explain health problems, guide treatment, and identify risks for certain conditions….
The study, published in the European Journal of Neurology, looked at a single genetic variant—rs7665090—and found that it may predict how well patients respond to interferon-beta (IFNβ) [1], one of the most commonly used MS drugs. And the results were quite unexpected.
In March 2025, U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan bill that could reshape how medication is prescribed across the country. Known as the Right Drug Dose Now Act, the legislation aims to formally integrate pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing into routine healthcare by updating the National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention.
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But here’s the uncomfortable truth: models like Betelgeuse need a healthcare system that can keep up, and right now, we don’t have one.
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