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Pharmacogenomics is a promising field that helps tailor medications to genes. In this article, clinical pharmacist Katrina Azer reviews its impact on clinical practice and the challenges that need to be overcome to adopt it
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Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment
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