Uses of precision medicine in healthcare

Medical Device Network June 28, 2024
GlobalData Healthcare

As technology continues to advance, individualised treatments become more accessible and could transform the healthcare landscape.

Precision medicine, also known as personalised medicine, is a transformative approach in healthcare. It moves away from the traditional one-size-fits-all treatment paradigm and tailors medical care to the individual characteristics of each patient. By considering genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors, precision medicine aims to improve disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment efficacy.

At its core, precision medicine relies on advances in genomics, bioinformatics and data analytics. The Human Genome Project, which was completed in 2003, was a pivotal milestone in the development of precision medicine as it provided a comprehensive map of human DNA and enabled researchers to identify genetic variations linked to specific diseases....

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