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Posted by Gretchen Galliano
30 October 2007 @ 5pm

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Testing-testing: drug dosing based on SNPs?

Warfarin is one of the most commonly prescribed anticoagulants for prophylaxis and treatment of venous and arterial thromboembolic disorders or those at high risk for such disorders. Warfarin also has an FDA-issued “Black Box” warning for a high risk of fatal bleeding, most commonly from the gastrointestinal tract and in the brain. It acts [...]


Posted by Gretchen Galliano
11 October 2007 @ 12pm

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Testing–testing: CRP–hs or unleaded?

C-Reactive Protein
CRP is a lab test which can used to monitor inflammation. It is a non-organ specific acute phase response protein (acute phase response = pathophysiologic changes which accompany inflammation). It can be used in a variety of clinical settings when an inflammatory process is a concern. CRP levels can rise in acute infection, but [...]