The challenges of developing pharmacogenomic services

Recent research has demonstrated the value of pharmacogenomics-guided prescribing but this is a far cry from the implementation of routine services. Dr Raliate Onatade Chief Pharmacist for North Thames Genomics Medicine Service Alliance, explains what is required and the challenges that need to be addressed. [embedded content] The PREPARE (PREemptive Pharmacogenomic Testing for Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions) study assessed the […]

OTT Releases This Week : 7 Big Movies and Shows to Watch in the Last Week of July

The world of OTT entertainment continues to expand, and so does the array of engaging content available to viewers. From mind-bending sci-fi thrillers to heartwarming romantic comedies, there’s no shortage of options to cater to every taste. From Vijay Varma and Shweta Tripathi starring in a gripping crime-drama titled Kaalkoot to The Witcher returning with the second volume of season […]

How does pharmacogenomics work in day-to-day practice?

A number of examples show how pharmacogenetic testing is being integrated into day-to-day practice and helping to improve the safe and effective use of medicines, Raliat Onatade, Chief Pharmacist for North Thames Genomics Medicine Service Alliance, explains. [embedded content] Mitochondrial mutation The mitochondrial mutation m.1555A>G is often associated with maternally-transmitted deafness. People who carry this mutation are more likely to […]

Petition issued against Willenhall Sikh Temple Committee

A petition has been issued against the committee of a Sikh temple in Willenhall, demanding change. This relates to 16-year-old Ronan Kanda, who was murdered with a sword by two teenagers in a case of mistaken identity. Pradjeet Veadhasa and Sukhman Shergill were targeting a boy over some money owed. They saw Ronan leave the house where their intended victim […]

The added value of pharmacogenomics to prescribing

Raliat Onatade, Chief Pharmacist for North Thames Genomic Medicines Service Alliance, recently gave the opening keynote address at the EAHP Congress in Lisbon (March 2023) on the subject of pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine. IMI spoke to her to find out more about the topic and the opportunities that it offers to hospital pharmacists in clinical practice. [embedded content] Dr Onatade’s […]

Man broke Ex-Partner’s Nose & Dragged Mother by Car

Ahmad had ruined her looks by breaking her nose. Kesser Ahmad, aged 24, was jailed for two years and eight months for breaking his ex-partner’s nose and grabbing her mother’s arm and driving off. James Holding, prosecuting, said Ahmad had arranged to meet his former partner outside her mother’s home in Bradford on July 22, 2022. They were sitting in […]

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 4: Release Date, Plot, and More!

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 4: Here’s everything you need to know! Jujutsu Kaisen is a well-known Japanese manga series that Gege Akutami both wrote and illustrated. It tells the tale of Yuji Itadori, a high school student who, after ingesting a potent cursed artefact, enters the world of Jujutsu Sorcery. He enrols at Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School […]