African genetic data could change how essential medicines are prescribed. The dosage information for drugs used in HIV treatment, malaria, cancer care, pain management and transplantation is largely based on data from European patients and fails to include vital information about how essential drugs work in diverse African populations.
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Trechos de apoio da pauta: The dosage information for drugs used in HIV treatment, malaria, cancer care, pain management and transplantation is largely based on data from European patients and fails to include vital information about how essential drugs work in diverse African populations. A Wits-led policy brief shows that more than 10% of essential medicines may require pharmacogenomic guidance.
- Ponto de atenção: african.
- Ponto de atenção: genetic.
- Ponto de atenção: data.
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