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Using precision medicine to avoid drug-gene interactions

Although precision medicine carries promise when it comes to care delivery, actually implementing a meaningful genomic data-driven strategy can be more challenging. At the Tennessee-based Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter, the team has successfully made pharmacogenomic information readily available at the point of care – to the satisfaction of providers and patients.   “Our physicians… Read More: Using precision medicine to avoid drug-gene interactions »

How to Avoid Burns from Fireworks, the Grill and the Sun

The Fourth of July is a holiday filled with fireworks, food and fun in the sun! Before enjoying your holiday weekend, make sure you are taking the right safety precautions to avoid getting burned this summer. Fireworks burns In 2014, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 10,500 people treated in ERs across the country… Read More: How to Avoid Burns from Fireworks, the Grill and the… »

How to live longer: How far you should walk every day to avoid an early death

One of the best ways to make sure you live a long and healthy life is to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables – but you’ve also got to make sure you keep active. Scientists have now revealed how many steps you should take each day to make sure you stay healthier for longer. Maintaining… Read More: How to live longer: How far you should walk every… »