Precision Medicine
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How pharmacogenomics is changing medication decisions
Genetic variants can affect how patients respond to medications. Learn how WellSpan Health is integrating pharmacogenomics into cardiovascular, oncology and psychotropic care to support safer, more personalized prescribing.
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Why antiplatelet medication fails some patients and how genetic testing helps
About one-third of patients can’t metabolize Plavix effectively. Learn how genetic testing — available at no cost through WellSpan Health’s Gene Health Project — can guide decisions on safer antiplatelet therapy.
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How and when to talk to patients about genetic testing
Genetic testing makes precision medicine possible, but many patients are hesitant or unaware. Learn how to frame the conversation, address common concerns and connect patients with no-cost genetic testing through The Gene Health Project.
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Lynch syndrome and the value of genetic testing
The Gene Health Project at WellSpan Health has identified nearly 200 cases of Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of colorectal and other cancers. See how one woman’s positive result changed her life for the better.
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3 questions providers have about our chronic pain program
The WellSpan Restorative Pain Program is the first and only of its kind in the U.S. Many providers want to know about our results, what patients say and how we manage billing for transdisciplinary care from 12+ disciplines. Find out.
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Saving lives and advancing care with DNA
The Gene Health Project at WellSpan Health aims to collect DNA from 100,000 volunteers to screen for rare diseases and help build the world’s largest biobank.