Applications of genomic medicine in the treatment of diseases.

Abstract

Individualized medicine, based on a detailed mapping of the patient's disease mechanisms, is becoming an essential part of treatment for an increasing number of diseases. In the past few years, the possibility to determine the abnormal genome and transcriptome of diseased cells at a reasonable cost has been the major advance. The vast amount of data accumulated from one patient will set requirements for data extraction tools, in order to have the essential information affecting the treatment of the patient information quickly and reliably at the disposal of attending physicians. A computerized decision support system connected to the information systems of the hospital is an integral part of individualized treatment. Although the application of genomic and other profiling information is challenging, individualization of medication provides great promises more effective and safer treatment.