National Human Genome Research Institute | National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
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Genetics, Genomics and Patient ManagementNew genetic and genomic research discoveries are ushering in a new era of healthcare - personalized medicine. Personalized medicine has the potential to transform healthcare through earlier diagnosis, move effective prevention and treatment of disease, and avoidance of drug side effects. Two important clinical tools are now available to healthcare providers to personalize screening, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals and their families. These are: family history and genetic testing. Patient Management Resources
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Last Reviewed: March 24, 2009 |
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