The book provides complete information on the cornerstones of precision medicine through the omics approach. Clinical applications of genomics and precision medicine have progressed from a theoretical wish list to an impactful force in medical practice.Step-by-step descriptions are provided from basics to the future application and its benefit in clinical practice. Precision medicine aims to personalize health care by tailoring decisions and treatments to each individual in every possible way. Precision medicine includes pharmacogenomics. Essential information is provided on the role of precision medicine and pharmacogenomics in the clinical practice of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, psychiatric disease, and also the importance for healthcare professionals. This book will assist the practitioners how to integrate precision medicine and pharmacogenomics data into their clinical practice. It is hoped that physicians, pharmacists, and scientists with basic scientific knowledge of precision medicine will findthis book useful.

Precision Medicine: Tools and Quantitative Approaches discusses precision and personalized medicine, two relevant topics that are revolutionizing diagnostics and treatment, while also providing a shift toward prevention. The book covers the most relevant features and explanations underlying developments in the field. A timely review on prerequisites, causes and consequences is given. Unique to this book is a combined view on technical and data analysis aspects that is mandatory for obtaining and interpreting results. This book is a valuable source for researchers in medical and life sciences, physicians and students with an interest in this emerging field of precision medicine. - Provides technological aspects in precision medicine with aspects of modern statistical and bioinformatics models and methods - Brings timely reviews on status and chances in precision medicine and associated aspects of data analysis, statistics and data interpretation - Encompasses easy access to relevant approaches, interactions and original literature

This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Molecular Imaging and Precision Medicine, Part 1, and is edited by Dr. Rathan Subramaniam. Articles will include: What is Precision Medicine?; Molecular Imaging and Precision Medicine in Head and Neck Cancer; Therapy Response Assessment using Molecular Imaging and Precision Medicine; Molecular Imaging and Precision Medicine in Breast Cancer; Molecular Imaging and Precision Medicine in Dementia and Movement Disorders; Molecular Imaging and Precision Medicine in Prostate Cancer; Molecular Imaging and Precision Medicine in Lymphoma; Radionucleide Therapies in Molecular Imaging and Precision Medicine, PET based Precision Medicine in Thyroid Carcinoma; Molecular Imaging and Precision Medicine in Lung Cancer, and more!

This interdisciplinary monograph in philosophy of medicine examines models of explanation in health science and their relation with current medical trends, such as personalized and person-centered medicine. Medicine has provided challenging case studies for the general philosophy of science that have prompted rethinking of a wide range of philosophical notions – such as scientific law, theory and evidence – and contributed to the elaboration of pluralistic approaches to modeling, causality and explanation. The health sciences have increasingly recognized the role of philosophy of medicine as both a field of conceptual and methodological reflection, capable of addressing practical issues, and hence relevant for a proper understanding of the construction of medical knowledge, modeling practices, therapeutic strategies and preventive decisions. 'Explaining Disease' contains various case studies in medicine to describe the assumptions underpinning the construction of explanatory models of diseases. It shows the impact different explanatory strategies can have on practical matters, which in turn affect clinical evaluation and therapy and public health decisions. The book concludes with a few open-ended reflections to foster more thorough consideration of the role of philosophy of medicine can play its dialogue with the health sciences.

Clinical Decision Support for Pharmacogenomic Precision Medicine: Foundations and Implementation offers overviews, methods and strategies for translating genomic medicine to clinical practice. The book's authors explore incorporating pharmacogenetics into electronic health records, CDS methods and infrastructure for delivery, economic evaluation, the hospital administrations’ role and needs in integration, and patient counseling aspects. The book empowers clinicians, researchers, translational scientists, and data and IT experts to effectively navigate the complex landscape of CDS for pharmacogenomic precision medicine. Illustrative case studies of existing gene networks include CSER, eMERGE, the IGNITE network, DIGITIZE, the CDS Learning Network (RTI), ClinGen, Ubiquitous and CDS Hooks. Offers an applied, case-driven discussion of CDS for pharmacogenomic precision medicine Illustrates key concepts, contemporary developments, and future directions using examples of existing gene networks Features contributions from leading voices in precision medicine and clinical decision support

In the discipline of healthcare informatics, the study of how data relevant to healthcare may be obtained, transmitted, processed, stored, and retrieved is known as the study of how data can be gathered, transferred, processed, stored, and retrieved. In this area of study, early sickness prevention, early illness detection, early illness diagnosis, and early illness therapy are all crucial components. In the subject of healthcare informatics, the only types of data that are considered trustworthy are those that belong to illnesses, patient histories, and the computer operations that are required in order to analyze this data. Conventional medical practices all across the United States have made significant investments in cutting-edge technology and computational infrastructure over the course of the previous two decades in order to improve their potential to support academic institutions, medical experts, and patients. There has been a large investment of resources made in order to increase the quality of medical care that can be provided by utilizing a variety of different options, and this improvement has been made possible as a result of the expenditure. The impetus for all of these numerous programs was the overriding objective of giving patients with access to healthcare that is not only reasonably priced and of excellent quality, but also completely and wholly free of any and all fear. This goal was the driving force behind all of these many programs. As a direct result of these efforts, the benefits and usefulness of applying computational tools to help with referrals and prescriptions, to set up and manage electronic health records (EHR), and to make technical advancements in digital medical imaging have become more obvious. This is particularly the case with regard to electronic health records (EHR), which are becoming increasingly prevalent. This is a direct consequence of the fact that the benefits of utilizing computational tools have been more readily apparent in recent times. With the aid of these technologies, electronic health records (EHR) are something that can be set up and managed.

Implementing Precision Medicine in Best Practices of Chronic Airway Diseases provides a comprehensive overview of the application of precision medicine in airway diseases with a goal of promoting optimal control of disease, higher patient satisfaction and disease prevention. As medical research continues to fund this area, the book highlights the need for implementation of the principles of precision medicine into the bedside management of chronic airway diseases. It is clear that chronic airway diseases are heterogeneous and that a personalized approach is warranted whereby treatment is tailored to the level of the individual patient.Written for basic researchers, medical doctors and other healthcare practitioners this book provides guidance on the implementation of the principles of precision medicine into further research and daily clinical practice. - Bridges the gap between precision medicine research and the implementation of the principles into daily clinical practice - Includes contributions from key opinion leaders in the field of airway disease giving a worldwide perspective - Discusses precision medicine in terms of personalized and stratified medicine, biomarkers, prediction of success, participation of the patient and prevention of disease

I would like to take this opportunity to expose you to the topic of "Artificial Intelligence in Precision Medicine, Drug Development, and Healthcare." Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most revolutionary forces that will shape the future of medicine and healthcare delivery, and this book is a comprehensive investigation of that force. In recent years, artificial intelligence has emerged as a strong technology that has the ability to revolutionise every area of the healthcare ecosystem. This includes personalized treatment plans, medication discovery and development, and even the delivery of healthcare services. At the convergence of artificial intelligence and precision medicine lies the potential of healthcare solutions that are more effective, efficient, and equitable, and that are personalized to the specific requirements of each individual patient. The purpose of this book is to take us on a trip to reveal the intricacies of artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry by investigating its applications, problems, and ethical implications. In this article, we delve into the complexities of precision medicine, which is using artificial intelligence to provide clinicians with insights that enable them to give customised treatments based on a patient's unique genetic composition, lifestyle characteristics, and environmental impacts. In addition, we investigate the role that artificial intelligence plays in the process of drug discovery and development. This is a process in which sophisticated algorithms and machine learning models speed up the process of identifying innovative drug candidates, optimise the design of clinical trials, and improve the safety and effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions. A new era of innovation is being ushered in by artificial intelligence, which is transforming the landscape of the pharmaceutical sector in a variety of ways, including medication repurposing and predictive modelling of drug toxicity.

Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice: How AI Technologies Impact Medical Research and Clinics compiles current research on Artificial Intelligence within medical subspecialties, helping practitioners with diagnosis, clinical decision-making, disease prediction, prevention, and the facilitation of precision medicine. The book defines the basic concepts of big data and AI in medicine and highlights current applications, challenges, ethical issues, and biases. Each chapter discusses AI applied to a specific medical subspecialty, including primary care, preventive medicine, general internal medicine, radiology, pathology, infectious disease, gastroenterology, cardiology, hematology, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, mental health, neurology, pulmonary, critical care, rheumatology, surgery, and OB-GYN. This is a valuable resource for clinicians, students, researchers and members of medical and biomedical fields who are interested in learning more about artificial intelligence technologies and their applications in medicine. Provides the history and overview of the various modalities of AI and their applications within each field of medicine Discusses current AI-based medical research, including landmark trials within each field of medicine Addresses the current knowledge gaps that clinicians commonly face that prevent the application of AI-based research to clinical practice Encompasses examples of specific cases and discusses challenges and biases associated with AI

Incorporate genomics into every applicable area of your clinical practice with this complete how-to guide Doody's Core Titles for 2021! Precision Medicine: A Guide to Genomics in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive, yet succinct overview of the practice of genomic medicine. It is written for general healthcare practitioners, specialists, and trainees with the goal of providing detailed guidance on how to incorporate genomic medicine into daily practice. Features that make this book valuable to every practice: Intentionally avoids excessive technical content and consistently emphasizes real-life patient care and decision support Follows the course of a human life, beginning before conception through pregnancy, childhood, and adulthood, discussing the current and future applications of genomics and precision medicine at each stage Organization allows healthcare providers to quickly and easily find the information relevant to their practice. The authors highlight common pitfalls – technical and ethical – that might complicate the delivery of quality genomic healthcare Enhanced by eleven valuable appendices that cover important topics ranging from the basics of genetics to ethical issues to regulation and reimbursement If you are searching for a clinically relevant, non-technical resource that will teach you how genomic medicine can and should be practiced in your specific field of interest, Precision Medicine: A Guide to Genomics in Clinical Practice belongs on your desk.