Pharmacogenetic testing and a smart online tool help doctors prescribe the right medications at the right dose from diagnosis for Canadians Prescribing the right medication for an individual is complex and the wrong medication or an incorrect dose can have serious health consequences for patients. There...
After a severe drug reaction that almost killed her sister but that could have easily been prevented, Amani Saini became interested in personalized medicine. Amani is fighting to bridge the gap between researchers and policy makers to make genetic testing part of the Canadian health care...
We are delighted to be included on the 2017 selections for the Digital Health Emerging Rockets. This list profiles British Columbia technology companies that will lead market breakthroughs by providing tools and services to facilitate better health. After a successful 2016, we are looking forward to...
The fentanyl crisis is gripping communities across Canada and public health officials are imploring for innovative solutions and more research on drug addiction. The clinical management of pain continues to be challenging for patients and health care providers, in part because of the variability in...
Welcome to the GenXys newsletter! We will keep you informed about the latest research, news, and events. In our latest issue: A behind the scenes look into GenXys Latest Research:*News release from The University of British Columbia (UBC) about our latest paper on genetics-based prescribing being offered...
Click here to view our video A behind the scenes look into TreatGx What makes TreatGx unique? Unlike other pharmacogenetic software, TreatGx helps patients and healthcare professionals identify which medications will be safe and effective for the treatment of conditions commonly managed in primary care. The software generates...
A study in hospitalized adults has quantified the burden of adverse drug reactions (ADR) in Singapore for the first time [1]. One of the key findings of the study was that almost a third of ADRs detected in the study were caused by at least...
We presented two posters about our work on collection methods and whole genome amplification for pharmacogenetics as well as on the implementation of pharmacogenetics with clinical decision support in primary care. Also, we had great conversations with attendees that stopped by our booth to chat with...
Attending the ASHG 2016 in Vancouver? Swing by our booth (#1128) to meet the GenXys team and learn more about our personalized medicine approach. Here are three great reasons you’ll want to visit us: Opportunity to win a FREE myPGx, pharmacogenetic test, and a license...