Personalized prescriptions | Russ Altman | TEDxStanford

Russ Altman uses computer technology to explore how our genes affect the ways our bodies respond to drugs.
A Stanford professor of bioengineering, genetics and medicine, Altman leads Simbios, an NIH Center for Biomedical Computation, and holds a BA from Harvard College, an MD from Stanford Medical School and a PhD in medical information sciences from Stanford. Altman received the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, a National Science Foundation CAREER Award and Stanford Medical School's graduate teaching award. He chairs the Science Board advising the Food and Drug Administration and is a founder of Personalis Inc.

[@Genelex2013]

Thank you for highlighting the importance of personalized medicine. So important! We work with physicians to implement pharmacogenetics and we hope that more physicians and pharmacists begin incorporating genetic testing into their practice when prescribing.

[@marialynn1427]

I'm glad that someone finally addressed the fact that not all drugs work the same to everyone! Too often do people not understand why these things happen, and it can be frustrating, especially when they think you're making it up or are being dramatic (such as in my experiences). While I think the idea of individualized or personal perscriptions is AMAZING, I'm not sure I can really picture it happening in my lifetime, as stated in the video. For each person to have their DNA sequenced and stored for their own future personal benefit would absolutely be a marvel. Though genome sequencing is far less expensive than it used to be, there is still a price to it. And this concept implies that it will be done for every individual person, because everyone has their own unique DNA. This certainly adds up, and I question where/who is going to be responsible for the price. Also, the video stated that this process would occur around the age of 18 or so. But bodies change; internal chemistries can change. This is unlikely, but it CAN happen. What, then, becomes the plan for those individuals?

[@sangeetharamdave6274]

Thanks for the invite. I’m coming, I’m coming.

[@99dynasty]

It's 2019 where are we with personalized medicine in the 6 years that have past since this talk?

[@irisioannou2763]

It is a reality now. We do personalized tests for drug prescriptions. So the prescription is according to each patient's genes.

[@RuslanDorfman]

That is great example what we are offering the PillCheck test! We want our customers to know how they may respond to over 60 medication including codeine

[@l.carpenter8793]

I agree not all people respond the exact same way to a drug. Hopefully, genetic testing will be embraced and this can positively impact the way drugs are prescribed.

[@muhammadyaseenmahtaab7820]

Excellent, Thank you Sir....

[@TheOlzee]

What patient can just call their doctor and have a discussion? i have to wait 3 weeks just to get an appointment

[@garysmith1746]

Very exciting capabilities. Love hearing about Stanford publishing guidelines for doctors, we need to speed up adoption. I work with a lab that is leading the way with Pharmacogenetic tests and hope more docs will be early adopters.

[@MJamesFremming]

May I ask at what company; I am very interested in learning about the Labs leading the way.

[@garysmith1746]

www.medxprime.com contact me at 615-513-2003 for more info.

[@MJamesFremming]

Thank you for the info, I will contact you during the day.

[@user-xe8no1jy7j]

Pharmacogenetics, commonly referred to as personalized prescriptions, is an increasingly popular field in medicine that takes into account an individual's genetic makeup to determine the most suitable medication, dosage, and duration of treatment for a particular condition. By considering how genes affect drug responses, personalized prescriptions can lead to more accurate, effective, and safer treatment. From an ethical perspective, personalized prescriptions have several benefits. They can reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions by tailoring medications to an individual's genetic makeup, leading to improved outcomes. Moreover, the use of the correct medication for a specific condition can decrease healthcare costs. However, there are ethical concerns associated with personalized prescriptions. The use of genetic information in a discriminatory manner and the potential for misuse of information for financial gain are risks that need to be considered. While personalized prescriptions have the potential to provide more efficient, safe, and cost-effective treatment, it is essential to prioritize ethical considerations.

[@julietaarisuma9146]

Excelent explanation! Easy to follow, stick in the brain since it is funny. Love you style.

[@khuzaifmurshid2954]

Informative

[@LiMitZplus]

What do you get from your parents besides DNA . Microbiome from mom?

[@khalidabdulla2671]

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