Warfarin

CVS Caremark Launching Collaborating with Generation Health To Launch Program to Predict Patient... by Medical Quack Patient Expert

... rence. Clients would pay for the testing.The companies are also looking at areas in which genetic testing is generally accepted by payers and clinicians - such as testing for warfarin dosing prior to elective surgery - as opposed to routine screening prior to initiating warfarin.Generation Health has put together a "Best Test" laboratory ... Read on »

Tamoxifen, Genes and Efficacy Rates by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

... .Update: DNA Direct now offers 2D6 testing for tamoxifen as well as other genes involved in the metabolism of other drugs and medications, including the common blood-thinner, warfarin (Coumadin). Technorati Tags: tamoxifen, breast cancer, prevention, treatment, genes, genetic testing, drug metabolism, drug response, aromatase inhibitors, David Floc ... Read on »

Warfarin Sensitivity DNA Test Launches by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

Have you had a blood clot or DVT? If so, chances are you’ve been on warfarin (brand name: Coumadin). Warfarin, a blood-thinner, is the most commonly prescribed drug for preventing and treating blood clots.Warfarin is also known to be a diffic ... Read on »

Warfarin DNA Test in the News by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

The Washington Post has an unusually lengthly article on DNA testing to determine warfarin dosing. Recently, I blogged about the launch of this testing: “ Warfarin Sensitivity Test Launches.”Warfarin (brand name Coumadin) is a popular blood-thin ... Read on »

FDA Warns Breastfeeding Moms: Genes and Codeine Risk by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

... or adverse events.It has been quite a week for gene tests for drug response. FDA’s codeine warning followed its decision to include genetic information in the label for warfarin, a commonly used blood thinner that is used by some patients at risk for stroke. The AP news on the codeine warning was rated as the second most read news item on MSN ... Read on »

More News Coverage: Warfarin Gene Test by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

MSNBC provides compelling statistics about how genetic testing for warfarin (Coumadin) dosage can make a difference:FDA economists estimate the genetic testing could prevent 85,000 “serious bleeding events” and 17,000 strokes a ye ... Read on »

FDA Gives Nod to Gene Test for Warfarin by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

Yesterday the FDA announced a new label for the blood thinner, Coumadin (generic: warfarin). The new label explains that people’s genetic makeup may influence how they respond to the drug, and that a $300-500 genetic test can help physicians tailor th ... Read on »

Should Insurance Cover Genetic Testing? by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

... ic markers to help physicians make treatment choices, such as by predicting a patient’s response to a specific drug. The test used to assess patients’ response to warfarin is one example.Health Plan Week’s article goes on to talk more about the FDA’s unanimous backing of an updated label for warfarin with genetic testing inf ... Read on »

Warfarin Sensitivity, Iverson Genetics, and Personalized Medicine on NPR by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

... are beginning to develop and market products tailored to the genetic makeup of individual patients.Notably, the story featured Iverson Genetic Diagnostics and their test for warfarin sensitivity. Warfarin (brand-name Coumadin®) is a commonly used blood-thinner, but doctors often have a hard time finding the right dose for patients. Too little ... Read on »

Warfarin Response Testing: Medicare Calls for Feedback on Reimbursement by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

Guest post from Trisha Brown, MS, CGC, DNA Direct’s VP of Clinical Affairs:FDA announced last year that the agency would update the label for the blood thinner warfarin to note that patients’ genetic makeup could strongly influence their response to the drug. Too high a dose of warfarin, and patients may experience uncontrolle ... Read on »

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