May 18, 2015
TAKING THE RIGHT
MEDICATIONS CAN SAVE A LIFE – YET TAKING THE WRONG ONES OR INCORRECT DOSAGES
CAN CAUSE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR EVEN DEATH.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says
that, "Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR's) are a large public health
problem."
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ADR's cause over 700,000 emergency room visits each year that
are reported.
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Elderly people 65 and over are twice as likely to suffer from
drug reactions – and seven times more likely to be hospitalized.
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According to the USDA, over 100,000
"preventable" deaths occur each year – in fact, ADR's are now
considered the 4th leading cause of death!
Pharmacogenetic testing (PGx) takes the guesswork out of
prescribing medications by providing a comprehensive genetic report to
you and your doctor on the most precise and ideal drug and dosage for your
unique DNA profile.
"Patients on multiple medications
are exposed to far more risks and have a significantly higher probability
of experiencing severe side effects from over-medication"
Pharmacogenomics is the “study or measure of an individual’s
response or metabolism to prescription medication.” In addition to your
genotype, factors in drug metabolism are age, circulation, nutrition, lifestyle
and gender.
MOLECULAR TESTING LABS™
Until recently, most of the data and information available on
pharmaceutical genetic testing was research based – including extensive studies
done by the prestigious Mayo Clinic. In January of 2015, Molecular Testing
Laboratories (MTL), received approval for PGx testing services. A PGx
test is non-invasive and can be requested by the patient and
authorized by a doctor. An oral cheek swab gathers DNA sufficient for testing.
MTL then generates a comprehensive PGx report that
identifies tolerances and metabolic capacity for pain, psychiatric, cardio and
thrombotic medications -- and provides crucial life-saving data on
drugs that could cause severe or catastrophic reactions according to
your unique DNA profile.
TESTING IS COVERED BY MEDICARE
AND IS RECOMMENDED BY BOTH THE FDA AND HHS
Molecular Pharmacogenetic testing is recommended by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Health and Human Resources,
and is covered by Medicare and most major insurance companies. LifeSteps Services and Legacy
Care Planning are creating awareness for this life saving technology by
offering educational materials, videos and test requisition services.
Please pass this information on to your doctor or those in need of PGx
testing.
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