10 MARCH 2019 • HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS
Innovative healthcare & alternative remedies
The genuine health benefits of genetic testing
Sometimes it can be hard to distinguish a genuine health breakthrough from a fad
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Maybe you’ve heard about genetic testing being used in medicine, health- care and nutrition and wondered whether it is a passing trend. In reality, the actual facts tell a
different story. Genetic testing is already revo-
lutionising healthcare and it has the potential to change the way we eat, exercise and screen for disease. Myogenes is a UK-based advanced molecular diagnostic company that’s at the forefront of this revolution.
PERSONALISED MEDICINE Your genes tell us a lot about what your body needs to feel better.
ised medicine is an emerging
Personal- branch of
medicine that removes the trial and error out of diagnosis, treatment and even prevention of disease. Currently, many patients don’t
PROFILE AS A WAY OF VASTLY IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, AND RECOVERY FROM ILLNESS
OUT. DISCOVER YOUR UNIQUE GENETIC
FROM THE INSIDE
YOUR BODY
TO KNOW
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HOW IT WORKS A simple saliva test that you can do at home or with your GP, consultant or psychiatrist, is sent to the laboratory for analysis. Using DNA extraction and next generation sequencing, your unique genetic code is determined and a report is prepared. Tis is then sent to your doctor. Using this infor- mation, they’ll have a clearer under- standing of what to prescribe and at what dose. You only need to have the test done once as the results remain the same throughout your life and can be used whenever you require any prescription medi- cation at all.
SCREENING
Genetic testing is also proving invaluable in screening for certain types of hereditary cancers. Your
genes are like your body’s instruc-
benefit from the first drug they’re given. In fact, broadly 50% of arthritis patients, 38% of people with depres- sion and 43% of people with diabetes fail to respond to initial treatment. Personalised medicine, using pharma- cogenomics, takes away the one-size- fits-all approach and replaces it with a personalised treatment plan that’s specifically designed for you. By identifying your unique genetic
code, it’s possible to determine: • which medications are likely to work for you
• what will be the optimum dose • whether you’re likely to experience serious side-effects
tion manual. Tey affect how your body develops and maintains itself, including protecting you from cancer. Tere are 25 types of hereditary
cancer and the risk can be as much as 40 times greater for someone who has genetic mutations than for someone with normal genes. Te genetic test looks for mutations in 98 genes associ- ated with hereditary cancers, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 which are linked to breast cancer. Knowing you may be at risk can
empower you to take control of your health and make positive lifestyle choices. You can also undergo regular screening to monitor for early signs of the disease.
PSYCHIATRISTS ARE CALLING THIS ‘A REAL GAME CHANGER’ FOR PSYCHIATRIC MEDICINE AS WELL AS PATIENT- FOCUSED CARE
GENETIC TESTING FOR PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT One of the core areas in which phar- macogenomics is able to help patients is psychiatric medicine. A genetic test is used to guide treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compul- sive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), autism, schizophrenia and more. Far from being a fad, genetic testing
is promising to transform health and wellbeing, both now and for genera- tions to come.
For more information, get in touch via T: +44 (0) 20 8387 1266
myogenes.com
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