Precision medicine, the practice of personalizing healthcare based on individual characteristics, P is transforming the medical landscape. In India, precision medicine is on the rise, particularly in oncology. Genetic testing, indigenous genomic databases, AI, and telemedicine are driving innovations, expanding access, and shaping a promising future.
Components of precision medicine This discipline encompasses a range of diagnostics and treatment options that aim to tailor medical care to individual patients based on their unique characteristics, including their genetic makeup, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. Let's examine these in detail.
1. Genetic testing
Precision medicine often involves genetic testing to identify specific genetic variations or mutations that may influence disease risk, prognosis, or treatment response. This includes:
Companion diagnostics: These are tests that help identify patients who are most likely to benefit from a particular treatment or therapy. Companion diagnostics are developed and approved alongside specific drugs to ensure their appropriate use.
Pharmacogenomics: This field focuses on how an individual's genetic variations affect their response to medications. By identifying genetic markers, pharmacogenomic testing can help guide drug selection, dosage adjustment, and minimize adverse drug reactions.
2. Targeted and immuno-therapies
Precision medicine seeks to develop therapies that target specific molecular or genetic characteristics of a disease. These treatments are designed to be more effective and have fewer side effects compared to traditional therapies. Examples include:
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
KIMSHEALTH launches electrophysiology lab with 3D mapping
'ENSITE X' is the first of its kind in Kerala and the third in India enabling precise identification, mapping, and targeting the abnormal electrical activities in the heart.
Molbio boosts Goa's healthcare system with CSR initiatives
The company has donated four state-of-the-art Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and two hearse vans for National Highway emergencies
USV introduces affordable heart failure medication
This cost-effective option addresses the rising cases of heart failure in India, offering lifesaving care to millions of patients who need it the most.
City Imaging & Clinical Labs to expand services to 50 hospitals
The company is currently associated with 10 hospitals, providing comprehensive lab management services, including 24/7 in-house phlebotomy and lab testing.
Oncare raises $1 million in seed funding, to set up 10 units
Oncare has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Huddle Ventures. It plans to deploy the raised capital to expand its operations to 10 new centers.
Nutrabay forays into Ayurvedic supplements market with Shilajit
Nutrabay's aims at gaining market share from the existing ayurveda supplements market with a distinctive product proposition and education about the benefits of Shilajit.
INDIA'S PREPAREDNESS ON HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS: A GROWING FOCUS ON PATIENT SAFETY
The country's diverse healthcare landscape necessitates a flexible and multifaceted approach to infection control that can be adapted to various settings and resource levels.
TRANSFORMING CARDIAC SURGERY: HOW AI IS REVOLUTIONIZING PATIENT CARE AND OUTCOMES
Dr. Swarup Swaraj Pal shared his insights on the current state and future prospects of AI in cardiac procedures.
BEYOND THE LAB: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF LOGISTICS IN INDIA'S PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
As India continues to expand its role in the global pharmaceutical market, the importance of a robust, reliable, and innovative logistics infrastructure cannot be overstated.
LIFESTYLE DISEASES IN CHILDREN: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
In today's fast-paced world, children face an unexpected enemy: lifestyle diseases. Conditions like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and hypertension are now affecting our youth. What's causing this shift, and how can we combat it?
