The future of personalized medicine in Saudi Arabia: Opportunities and challenges.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Saudi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.15537/smj.2025.46.1.20240700

Wedad A Mawkili

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Abstract

Personalized medicine is a healthcare approach that designs treatment plans of each patient, considering genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. This model leverages genomic information, advanced diagnostics, and data analytics to predict disease risk, optimize prevention strategies, and provide customized treatments. In Saudi Arabia, personalized medicine is gaining momentum, driven by the country's Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to transform the healthcare sector by integrating advanced medical technologies and improving healthcare delivery. The Kingdom has made significant strides in genomics and bioinformatics, with initiatives such as the Saudi Human Genome Program and advancements in institutions i.e., King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre. Continued investment in research, education, and technology, alongside international collaborations, will be crucial in overcoming these challenges and realizing the full potential of personalized medicine. This review explores the current state, challenges, and future prospects of personalized medicine in Saudi Arabia, highlighting its transformative impact on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

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沙特阿拉伯个性化医疗的未来：机遇与挑战。

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Saudi Medical Journal 医学-医学：内科

CiteScore

2.30

自引率

6.20%

发文量

203

审稿时长

12 months

期刊介绍： The Saudi Medical Journal is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal. It is an open access journal, with content released under a Creative Commons attribution-noncommercial license. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, Systematic Reviews, Case Reports, Brief Communication, Brief Report, Clinical Note, Clinical Image, Editorials, Book Reviews, Correspondence, and Student Corner.