Perspectives on what is needed to implement genomic medicine

Perspectives on what is needed to implement genomic medicine

In the United States, soccer is the game of the future—and it always will be! Substitute “genomic medicine” for “soccer” and this would be an apt statement for many who criticize the amount of clinically relevant information available for the practice of medicine that has resulted from the expenditure of time and resources on the Human Genome Project and subsequent funded efforts from the Natio...

Thalassemia Intermedia; Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Supplementation. What We Know and What is Needed?

This study presented a mini review on folic acid deficiency and recommendations for its supplementation in thalassemia intermedia (TI). TI is a clinical condition which lies between thalassemia major and thalassemia minor. Although TI patients may not need regular blood transfusion, precise diagnosis and management are critical for the prevention of clinical complications and quality of life im...

Translating translational medicine into global health equity: What is needed?

While genomics, and other omics, research is rapidly advancing in the US and Europe, progress has been slower in less resourced countries. The imbalance has given rise to concern about whether the benefits of these advances, namely new and better tests, treatments, risk identification, and prevention strategies, will be shared and available to those living in less resourced reaches of the globe...

Faculty development in family medicine education: what is needed?

A growing number of countries are embracing graduate training in the specialty of Family Medicine as a core component of global health systems reform. One significant challenge for new programs is to adequately prepare for educational excellence and leadership. Promising residents are often encouraged to remain in their program as faculty, but may not have had the benefit of specific training i...

What is "Race-To-The-Bottom" Effect On FDI Inflow?