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(1) Genetics, health and medicine
Advances in genetics are driving a revolution in health
care, promising greater understanding of disease, superior tools
for prevention and diagnosis, and novel treatments. No-one can
afford to ignore genetics. In this article, Philippa Brice and
Simon Sanderson outline essential knowledge for pharmacists, and
consider the immediate and possible long-term impact of genetics
on health
Pharmaceutical Journal, 2006;277;53-56 (8 July 2005)
PDF (80K)
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(2) Uses for genetics in pharmacy
It is likely that pharmacogenetics will be one of the earliest
applications of genetic science in the post-genomic era. In a
second article on genetics and medicines, Philippa Brice and Simon
Sanderson look at current and future applications of pharmacogenetics
in drug development and prescribing
Pharmaceutical Journal, 2006;277;109-112 (22 July 2005)
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Pharmacogenetics: what are the ethical
and economic implications?
Two recent continuing professional
development articles (see two articles above) have introduced
the fundamental concepts of genetics and pharmacogenetics.
In this article, Philippa Brice and Simon Sanderson discuss some
of the ethical and economic implications
PJ 2006;277:113-114 (22 July 2006)
PDF (40K)
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Resources
Our
inheritance, our future — realising the potential of
genetics in the NHS. 2003 UK Government White Paper
Medical genetics information (including gene testing, genetic
counselling and pharmacogenomics) from The US Department of Energy
human genome website.
The site also provides links to a range of additional articles
and other resources.
The US Genetic Science Learning
Center website provides a simple but entertaining resource for further information
on
basic genetics and an introduction to topics such
as stem cells, cloning, pharmacogenomics and gene
therapy.
An animated
tutorial on DNA, genes and heredity (“DNA from
the beginning”), with mulitmedia links and background information.
The Public Health Genetics Unit website provides
constantly updated news and information about advances in genetics
and their impact on public health and the prevention of disease.
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