Genelex Blog Follow us on Social Media! Many of you may not be aware of our social media presence on the preeminent platforms, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We currently advocate and inform from two accounts on each platform: Genelex and YouScript. What is the difference between them? Let
The Elephant in the Room: Drug-Induced Disease Diagnosis
Genelex Blog The Elephant in the Room: Drug-Induced Disease Diagnosis One of our clinical pharmacists tells a story of his car breaking down in high school. He had it towed to a local mechanic as none of his attempts to get the car going were successful. The gas gauge was showing one quarter
Many Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary/Alternative Treatments
Genelex Blog Many Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary/Alternative Treatments An article published in JAMA Internal Medicine, April 2016 by Judy Jou, MA and Pamela Jo Johnson, MPH, PhD examined patterns of the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), as well as rates of
Alert Fatigue
Genelex Blog Alert Fatigue Have you heard of “alert fatigue"? This is the phrase used to describe the de-sensitization to safety alerts that healthcare providers experience when using healthcare technologies. This de-sensitization occurs because of the large number of, usually
Most of us are not normal…
Genelex Blog Most of us are not normal... Recent data suggests that most of us are not normal when it comes to drug metabolism because of our genetics. In a recent retrospective analysis published in the American Journal of Health-Systems Pharmacy, the authors found that only 7% of over
Patricia’s Story
Genelex Blog Patricia’s Story “As both a Mental Health Therapist and a patient, I really believe drug sensitivity testing should be done for everyone. “ My name is Patricia. In 2005 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a right mastectomy. After undergoing a successful surgery, I
What to Watch for When Taking Dietary or Herbal Supplements
Genelex Blog What to Watch for When Taking Dietary or Herbal Supplements Have you ever taken a vitamin, herbal product or supplement? You’re not alone. In fact, an estimated one-quarter, up to one-half, of adults taking prescription medications also take dietary supplements according to an
A Mother’s Story: Avoiding My Baby’s Potential Overdose
Genelex Blog A Mother’s Story: Avoiding My Baby’s Potential Overdose “…the possibility he could have suffered a horrible consequence is very real.” –Sarah Zeller Full disclosure: I am currently employed by Genelex Corporation and have been since 2011. However, I am writing this piece first