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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For people with mental health conditions, finding a medication that works without causing severe side effects is often a matter of trial-and-error. This can contribute to a lower adherence to treatment regimens and poorer health, as well as increased costs to the health care system.

Pharmacogenomics can improve a persons health by helping them know ahead of time whether a drug is likely to be an effective treatment and be safe for them to take without triggering an adverse reaction. This is one of the strongest examples to show how precision health holds real potential to end the trial-and-error approach to therapy.

However, there are still many questions to be answered before there can be wider adoption of pharmacogenomic testing in a clinical setting. In a new $1.5 million project, supported by funding from Genome BC, Genome Canada and the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, University of British Columbia researchers, Dr. Stirling Bryan and Dr. Jehannine Austin, are investigating if pharmacogenomic testing should be routinely used in BC for people with depression.

Our goal is to gather the necessary information to assess the improvement in patient health, as well as whether the testing is good value for money for the health system, said Dr. Jehannine Austin. The multidisciplinary team we have assembled includes people with diverse backgrounds and skills, including patient partners with lived experiences.

The work will involve reviewing existing studies to learn from the research of others and collecting BC specific information from the records kept by the health care system. The team will also apply extensive stakeholder engagement, talking to patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counsellors, and others providing care for patients with mental health conditions in BC.

We want to gain insight into the typical experiences of patients, said Dr. Stirling Bryan. This information will be used in a simulation model, where we can count the health benefits to patients and the costs of changing practice to include routine use of pharmacogenomics testing for depression.

Pharmacogenomics shows significant potential for delivering precision health care, said Dr. Ellie Griffith, Sector Director, Health at Genome BC. If the findings indicate that pharmacogenomics testing provides value to both patients and the health care system, this information could be used to bring a positive change to how we care for patients with depression in BC.

MSFHR is committed to partnering on strategic initiatives enabling BC researchers to generate and apply much needed research evidence in areas of high priority to our provinces health system, says Dr. Bev Holmes, President and CEO, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research.

Genome British Columbia leads genomics innovation on Canadas West Coast and facilitates the integration of genomics into society. A recognized catalyst for government and industry, Genome BC invests in research, entrepreneurship and commercialization in life sciences to address challenges in key sectors such as health, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, agrifood, energy, mining and environment. Genome BC partners with many national and international public and private funding organizations to drive BCs bioeconomy. http://www.genomebc.ca

Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR), funded by the Province of British Columbia, is BC's health research funding agency. MSFHR helps develop, retain and recruit the talented people whose research improves the health of British Columbians, addresses health system priorities, creates jobs and adds to the knowledge economy. Learn more at http://www.msfhr.org.

Genome Canada is a not-for-profit organization that acts as a catalyst for developing and applying genomics and genomic-based technologies, to create economic and social benefits for Canadians. Genome Canada connects ideas and people across public and private sectors to find new uses for genomics, invests in large-scale science and technology to fuel innovation, and translates discoveries into applications and solutions across key sectors of national importance, including health, agriculture, forestry, fisheries & aquaculture, energy, mining, and the environment. http://www.genomecanada.ca

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DUBLIN, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Pain Therapeutics - Drugs, Markets and Companies" report from Jain PharmaBiotech has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The worldwide analgesic markets were analyzed for the year 2018 and projected to 2028. Calculations are based on the epidemiology of various painful conditions and the development of analgesic drugs and devices. Unfulfilled needs for analgesics are identified and strategies are outlined to develop markets for analgesic drugs. The report is supplemented with 76 tables, 24 figures, and 600 selected references to the literature.

Over 500 companies have been identified to be involved in developing or marketing pain therapeutics and 173 of these are profiled in the report along with 156 collaborations. These are a mix of pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology companies.

The report describes the latest concepts of pathomechanisms of pain as a basis for management and development of new pharmacotherapies for pain. Major segments of the pain market are arthritis, neuropathic pain and cancer pain. Because pain is a subjective sensation, it is difficult to evaluate objectively in clinical trials. Various tools for pain measurement are described, including brain imaging.

Most of the currently used analgesic drugs fall into the categories of opioids and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as COX-2 inhibitors. Non-opioid analgesics include ketamine, a N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist. Adjuvant analgesics include antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Management of pain is multidisciplinary and includes both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods such as acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and surgery. Various pain syndromes require different approaches in management, for example, the main category of drugs for migraine are triptans such as sumatriptan.

Drug delivery is an important consideration in pain treatment. Controlled release preparations provide a steady delivery of analgesics. Well-known non-injection methods such astransdermal, pulmonary and intranasal application have been used. Topical analgesics and local anesthetics are also available. Devices such as implanted pumps are used for delivery of drugs such as opioids intrathecally (introduction into spinal subarachnoid space by lumbar puncture) in patients with cancer pain.

The wide variety of drugs in development includes opioid receptor ligands, bradykinin antagonists, mPGES-1 inhibitors, glutamate receptor antagonists, substance P and neurokinin receptor antagonists, norepinephrine transporter inhibitors,P2X2 neuron receptor antagonists and nitric oxide-based analgesics. A number of cannabinoids are also in development for pain. Fish-derived tetrodotoxin was initially focused on indication of opiate addiction withdrawal but is found to have an analgesic action as well. Cone shells contain therapeutically useful peptides including the conotoxins, and one such peptide, ziconotide, has been approved. Various cell and gene therapies are also being developed for the management of pain.

Advances in molecular and biological techniques are markedly advancing our undestanding of pain. Understanding the pathophysiology of pain is an important factor in discovery of rational therapies for pain. Advances in pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics are enabling the development of personalized approaches to the management of pain.

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Executive Summary1. Basic Aspects of Pain2. Assessment of Pain & Analgesics3. Pharmacotherapy of Pain4. Management of Pain5. Drug Delivery for Pain6. Drug Development for Pain7. Safety, Regulatory and Legal Issues of Pain Management8. Pain Markets9. Future of Pain Therapeutics10. Companies Involved in Pain Therapeutics

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Pain Therapeutics Market Forecasts to 2028 - Advances in Pharmacogenomics & Pharmacogenetics Enabling the Development of Personalized Management - P&T...

Guilherme S Lopes,1,2 Suzette J Bielinski,2 Ann M Moyer,3 John Logan Black III,3 Debra J Jacobson,1 Ruoxiang Jiang,1 Nicholas B Larson,1 Jennifer L St Sauver2

1Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; 2Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; 3Division of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

Correspondence: Guilherme S LopesDivision of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USATel +1 507 422 6094Email lopes.guilherme@mayo.edu

Background: Several small studies have previously investigated associations between the cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) metabolism and response to opioids. We used a large sample of patients to study associations between CYP2D6 phenotypes and estimated CYP2D6 enzymatic activity scores with pain control and adverse reactions related to codeine and tramadol use. We conducted additional analyses to determine whether our results were consistent among men and women.Methods: We used data from 2,877 participants in the RIGHT Protocol who were prescribed codeine and/or tramadol between 01/01/2005 and 12/31/2017 and who were not prescribed CYP2D6 inhibitors within 1 year prior to the opioid prescription. CYP2D6 phenotype categories were condensed into four groups: (1) Ultra-rapid and Rapid (n = 61), (2) Normal and Intermediate to Normal (n = 1,448), (3) Intermediate and Intermediate to Poor (n = 1,175), and (4) Poor metabolizer status (n = 193). Opioid-related outcomes included indications of poor pain control or adverse reactions related to medication use. We modeled the risk of each outcome using logistic regression, adjusting for age, sex, race, and ethnicity.Results: The results revealed a trend from poor to ultra-rapid and rapid CYP2D6 phenotypes in which the risk of adverse reactions incrementally increased and the risk of poor pain control incrementally decreased. This trend reached statistical significance among female (but not male) participants. Among normal and intermediate to normal metabolizers, a larger proportion of women experienced adverse reactions relative to men.Discussion: We replicated and extended the findings of previous research indicating associations between CYP2D6 phenotypes and response to opioids. In addition, the observed associations were stronger in women than in men. We recommend sex differences to be factored in future research investigating associations between pharmacogenomics and response to medications.

Keywords: opioids, codeine, tramadol, pharmacogenomics, sex differences, CYP2D6

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Parsippany, NJ, March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpace Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Interpace Biosciences (NASDAQ: IDXG) announced today that it has entered into a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. While terms of this Agreement are not disclosed, Interpace is an in-network lab with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for all product lines.

Interpace continues to expand in-network agreements and medical coverage for its services with leading National and Regional health plans, while maintaining Medicare coverage through Novitas Solutions.

According to Jack Stover, CEO of Interpace, This contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts continues our trend of establishing improved reimbursement through participation as an in-network provider. Im pleased to announce that this is the first contract secured by our new VP of Managed Care and Payer Relations, Jeff Salzman.

AboutThyroid Nodules, ThyGeNEXT and ThyraMIR Testing

According to theAmerican Thyroid Association, approximately 20% of the 525,000 thyroid fine needle aspirations (FNAs) performed on an annual basis in the U.S. are indeterminate for malignancy based on standard cytological evaluation, and thus are candidates for ThyGenX and ThyraMIR.

ThyGenX and ThyraMIR reflex testing yields high predictive value in determining the presence and absence of cancer in thyroid nodules. The combination of both tests can improve risk stratification and surgical decision-making when standard cytopathology does not provide a clear diagnosis for the presence of cancer.

ThyGenX utilizes state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing (NGS) to identify more than 100 genetic alterations associated with papillary and follicular thyroid carcinomas, the two most common forms of thyroid cancer. ThyraMIR is the first microRNA gene expression classifier. MicroRNAs are small, non-coding RNAs that bind to messenger RNA and regulate expression of genes involved in human cancers, including every subtype of thyroid cancer. ThyraMIR measures the expression of 10 microRNAs. Both ThyGenX and ThyraMIR are covered by both Medicare and Commercial insurers.

AboutInterpace Biosciences

Interpace Biosciences is a leader in enabling personalized medicine, offering specialized services along the therapeutic value chain from early diagnosis and prognostic planning to targeted therapeutic applications.

The Interpace Diagnostics division provides clinically useful molecular diagnostic tests, bioinformatics and pathology services for evaluating risk of cancer by leveraging the latest technology in personalized medicine for improved patient diagnosis and management. Interpace has four commercialized molecular tests and one test in a clinical evaluation process (CEP): PancraGEN for the diagnosis and prognosis of pancreatic cancer from pancreatic cysts; ThyGeNEXT for the diagnosis of thyroid cancer from thyroid nodules utilizing a next generation sequencing assay; ThyraMIR for the diagnosis of thyroid cancer from thyroid nodules utilizing a proprietary gene expression assay; and RespriDX that differentiates lung cancer of primary vs. metastatic origin. In addition, BarreGEN for Barretts Esophagus, is currently in a clinical evaluation program whereby we gather information from physicians using BarreGEN to assist us in positioning the product for full launch, partnering and potentially supporting reimbursement with payers.

The Interpace Pharma Solutions division provides pharmacogenomics testing, genotyping, biorepository and other customized services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The Pharma Solutions Business also advances personalized medicine by partnering with pharmaceutical, academic, and technology leaders to effectively integrate pharmacogenomics into their drug development and clinical trial programs with the goals of delivering safer, more effective drugs to market more quickly, and improving patient care.

For more information, please visit Interpace Biosciences website at http://www.interpace.com.

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DUBLIN, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Precision Medicine Market Analysis 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Global Precision Medicine market is expected to reach $144.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 14.5% from 2018 to 2026.

Some of the factors such as increasing the acceptance rate of gene therapies in developed economies and growing advancements in cancer biology are fuelling market growth. However, high cost of the development and increasing price of genetic testing, is restraining the market growth.

Based on the technology, companion diagnostics segment has witnessed significant growth. Companion diagnostics help healthcare experts to assess the advantages and side-effects or risk of therapeutic products on a patient.

The key vendors mentioned are Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Tepnel Pharma Services, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Qiagen, Pfizer, Novartis, Nanostring Technologies, Medtronic, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Intomics, Hoffmann-La Roche, Ferrer inCode, Eagle Genomics, and Biocrates Life Sciences.

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1 Market Synopsis

2 Research Outline

3 Market Dynamics3.1 Drivers3.2 Restraints

4 Market Environment

5 Global Precision Medicine Market, By Product5.1 Introduction5.2 Services5.3 Instruments5.4 Consumables

6 Global Precision Medicine Market, By Technology6.1 Introduction6.2 Targeted Therapeutics6.3 Molecular Diagnostics6.4 Gene Sequencing6.5 Drug Discovery6.6 Companion Diagnostics6.7 Bioinformatics6.8 Big Data Analytics6.9 Pharmacogenomics (PGX)6.10 Other Technologies

7 Global Precision Medicine Market, By Therapeutics7.1 Introduction7.2 Genetic Tests7.3 Direct to Consumer Tests7.4 Immunology7.5 Gastroenterology7.6 Neurology/Physiatry7.7 Infectious Diseases7.8 Central Nervous System (CNS)7.9 Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)7.10 Cancer/Oncology7.11 Skin Diseases7.12 Respiratory Diseases7.13 Renal Disease7.14 Pulmonary Disease7.15 Ophthalmology7.16 Metabolic Disease7.17 Hematology

8 Global Precision Medicine Market, By End-user8.1 Introduction8.2 Pharmaceutical Companies8.3 Medical Devices8.4 Hospitals8.5 Home Care8.6 Diagnostic Companies8.7 Biotechnology Companies8.8 Healthcare-IT/Big Data firms8.9 Clinical Laboratories

9 Global Precision Medicine Market, By Geography9.1 Introduction9.2 North America9.3 Europe9.4 Asia-Pacific9.5 South America9.6 Middle East & Africa

10 Strategic Benchmarking

11 Vendors Landscape11.1 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.11.2 Tepnel Pharma Services11.3 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated11.4 Qiagen N.V.11.5 Pfizer Inc.11.6 Novartis AG11.7 Nanostring Technologies11.8 Medtronic11.9 Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings11.10 Intomics11.11 Hoffmann-La Roche11.12 Ferrer inCode11.13 Eagle Genomics Ltd.11.14 Biocrates Life Sciences AG

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Global Precision Medicine Market Review 2016-2019 and Forecast to 2026, Featuring Financials of Key Players - PRNewswire

DUBLIN, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Personalized Medicine Market Analysis 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Global Personalized Medicine market is expected to reach $3.92 trillion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period.

The efficient and advanced technology and higher prevalence of disease are driving the market growth. However, the higher cost of research and developments is hampering the market.

Based on the End-user, the hospital's segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth due to the lower cost personalized medicines availability in the hospitals. As the practice of personalized medicine becomes more widespread, hospitals will also experience the need to adapt. That does not mean every hospital and medical centre should try and drive the science, but they should be open to collaborations to facilitate such work.

The key vendors mentioned are Abbott Laboratories, Affymetrix Incorporated, Agendia N.V, Agilent Technologies, Inc, Amgen, Inc, Asuragen Incorporated, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Llc, Celera Diagnostics LLC, Celgene Corporation, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Precision Biologics Incorporated, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis AG, Decode Genetics Inc., Exact Science Corporation, Exagen Diagnostics Inc., GE Healthcare, and Genelex Corporation.

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2 Research Outline

3 Market Dynamics3.1 Drivers3.2 Restraints

4 Market Environment

5 Global Personalized Medicine Market, By Product5.1 Introduction5.2 Diagnostics5.3 Personalized Medical Care5.4 Personalized Nutrition & Wellness5.5 Therapeutics

6 Global Personalized Medicine Market, By Technology6.1 Introduction6.2 Metabolomics6.3 Pharmacodynamics6.4 Pharmacogenetics6.5 Pharmacogenomics6.6 Pharmacokinetics6.7 Pharmacoproteomics6.8 Point-of-Care Testing6.9 Stem Cell Therapy

7 Global Personalized Medicine Market, By Therapeutic Area7.1 Introduction7.2 Autoimmune Diseases7.3 Blood Transfusion Safety7.4 Cancer Management7.5 Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)7.6 Central Nervous System (CNS) Disorders7.7 Coagulation Therapy7.8 Diabetes7.9 Infectious Diseases7.10 Antiviral7.11 Neurology7.12 Psychiatry7.13 Oncology7.14 Immunology7.15 Respiratory

8 Global Personalized Medicine Market, By Distribution Channel8.1 Introduction8.2 Dietary Care Centers8.3 Hospital's Pharmacies8.4 Retail Pharmacies8.5 Other Distribution Channels

9 Global Personalized Medicine Market, By Application9.1 Introduction9.2 Biomarker Identification9.3 Clinical Research Applications9.4 Companion Diagnostics9.5 Health Informatics

10 Global Personalized Medicine Market, By End-user10.1 Introduction10.2 Academic Institutes10.3 Bio and Health Informatics Companies10.4 Clinical Care and Research Laboratories10.5 Contract Research Organizations10.6 Hospitals10.7 Molecular Diagnostic Laboratories and Testing Facilities10.8 Research Laboratories10.9 Service Providers10.10 Partner10.11 Venture Capitalists10.12 Other End-users

11 Global Personalized Medicine Market, By Geography11.1 North America11.2 Europe11.3 Asia-Pacific11.4 South America11.5 Middle East & Africa

12 Strategic Benchmarking

13 Vendors Landscape13.1 Abbott Laboratories13.2 Affymetrix Incorporated13.3 Agendia N.V13.4 Agilent Technologies Inc.13.5 Amgen Inc.13.6 Asuragen Incorporated13.7 Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, LLC13.8 Celera Diagnostics LLC13.9 Celgene Corporation13.10 Roche Diagnostics Corporation13.11 Precision Biologics Incorporated13.12 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.13.13 Sigma-Aldrich Corporation13.14 Johnson & Johnson13.15 Novartis AG13.16 Decode Genetics Inc.13.17 Exact Science Corporation13.18 Exagen Diagnostics Inc.13.19 GE Healthcare13.20 Genelex Corporation

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