Join Dr. Ben Pinder and Lindsay Dixon for an in-depth discussion on pharmacogenomics, a leading field in precision medicine that uses your genetic profile to guide safer, more effective treatments. With 99% of people carrying genetic variations that impact how medications are metabolized, pharmacogenetic testing offers a vital tool to reduce adverse drug reactions and optimize health outcomes. Learn how personalized medicine is transforming healthcare and why understanding your DNA could be life-saving.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Genetic Variations Impacting Medication Effectiveness and Safety
00:45 Dr. Benjamin Pinder: Inagene Diagnostics' Scientific Director Introduction
03:20 How Your Genetic Profile Affects Medication Metabolism and Side Effects
04:40 Prevalence of Genetic Variants That Influence Medication Responses
05:09 Medication Classes Most Affected by Genetics: Antidepressants, Blood Thinners, and More
06:05 Heart Medications: Genetic Factors and Their Influence
06:48 Clopidogrel Effectiveness: Why 25% of People Don’t Benefit from This Antiplatelet Drug
08:18 Hawaii Lawsuit Over Ineffective Clopidogrel Use and Genetic Factors
11:07 Statins: Genetic Impact on Statin Efficacy and Side Effect Risks
12:50 Who Can Benefit Most from Pharmacogenetic Testing?
14:30 Pharmacogenetic Testing for Cost Savings and Improved Healthcare Outcomes
18:14 Canadian Physician Death Linked to Genetic Variant Affecting Chemotherapy Response
20:14 Reducing Medication Side Effects with Personalized Pharmacogenetic Testing
23:41 Mental Health Treatment: Antidepressants and Pharmacogenetic Testing Benefits
26:50 Protecting Patient Confidentiality with Inagene Diagnostics’ Pharmacogenetic Testing
29:05 Barriers and Challenges in Pharmacogenetic Testing Adoption
35:18 Lindsay’s Personal Experience with Pharmacogenetic Report Insights
36:09 How to Order a Pharmacogenetic Test with Inagene Diagnostics
39:34 How Healthcare Professionals Can Integrate Pharmacogenetic Testing in Practice
41:03 Key Information About Pharmacogenetic Testing with Inagene
42:18 Dr. Ben Pinder’s Personal Journey with Pharmacogenetic Testing and Insights
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Lindsay Dixon is a registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. Her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education. Lindsay is also certified Palliative Care through the University of Victoria and became certified in Migraine Care through Migraine Canada in 2023.
Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022.
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