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Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have distinctive behavioral and developmental phenotypes including particular challenges with social skills, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Currently, no etiology for the disorder has been identified. However,...

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that affects brain development, affecting how a person perceives and socializes with other people. This disorder causes problems in social interaction and communication, based on the severity of the condition. Symptoms of Autism...

Down syndrome is a genetic condition and is the most common genetic cause of mental retardation. Down syndrome can lead to intellectual disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and health problems like heart defects, hearing loss, and thyroid disease. People with Down...

Therapeutic  drug monitoring (TDM) is the practice of determining the concentration of the drugs in the plasma, blood, or serum at pre-defined intervals. The information is used to individualize dosage and maintain the optimum drug levels in the patient's body. For...

Adverse drug reactions are a common occurrence in hospitals, and they can often be life-threatening. In some cases, these reactions can be avoided by using pharmacogenomics testing to determine a patient's risk for an undesirable response or dangerous effect to...

Elderly patients often take multiple medications for multiple diseases and/or future risk factors. The issue with taking more medications is that they can have negative interactions with each other. Overmedication is a huge...