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Abstract
The integration of genomics into personalized medicine has the potential to transform healthcare by customizing treatments according to individual genetic profiles. This paper examines the diverse applications of genomics, including the identification of disease susceptibility, improvement of diagnostic methods, optimization of drug therapies, and monitoring of treatment responses. It also explores the expanding global market for genetic testing and the increasing implementation of whole-genome sequencing in clinical practice, with a focus on pilot programs that are advancing comprehensive genomic analysis. Despite challenges such as high costs, data interpretation complexities, and ethical concerns, significant efforts are being made to address these issues. Additionally, the creation of biobanks as vital resources for preserving high-quality biosamples and supporting research highlights the critical need for infrastructure development in genomics. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and establishing robust ethical and regulatory frameworks, personalized medicine can ensure equitable access to tailored therapies and enhance health outcomes for everyone. This abstract provides an overview of the transformative potential of genomics and personalized medicine in ushering in a new era of precision healthcare.
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The Official Journal of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC)
Clinica Chimica Acta is a high-quality journal which publishes original Research Communications in the field of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine, defined as the diagnostic application of chemistry, biochemistry, immunochemistry, biochemical aspects of hematology, toxicology, and molecular biology to the study of human disease in body fluids and cells.
The objective of the journal is to publish novel information leading to a better understanding of biological mechanisms of human diseases, their prevention, diagnosis, and patient management. Reports of an applied clinical character are also welcome. Papers concerned with normal metabolic processes or with constituents of normal cells or body fluids, such as reports of experimental or clinical studies in animals, are only considered when they are clearly and directly relevant to human disease. Evaluation of commercial products have a low priority for publication, unless they are novel or represent a technological breakthrough. Studies dealing with effects of drugs and natural products and studies dealing with the redox status in various diseases are not within the journal''s scope. Development and evaluation of novel analytical methodologies where applicable to diagnostic clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine, including point-of-care testing, and topics on laboratory management and informatics will also be considered. Studies focused on emerging diagnostic technologies and (big) data analysis procedures including digitalization, mobile Health, and artificial Intelligence applied to Laboratory Medicine are also of interest.