Tag: Blood Tests
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Push for Life-Saving Pharmacogenomic Testing: How Genetic Tests Could Prevent Deadly Drug Reactions in Australia
Source: 9 NEWS Pathologists across Australia are advocating for greater access to blood tests that can identify patients who may experience life-threatening reactions to certain medications, including codeine and chemotherapy. The call comes in response to the experiences of patients like Jennifer Kohne, who suffered from severe side effects due to her body’s inability to…