Introduction
Pathology is a diagnostic specialty that focuses on the study of disease processes. Historically, pathology has been driven by the clinical laboratory, where diagnostic testing was used to determine the presence or absence of a disease process. Precision medicine represents a new paradigm for diagnostics and therapeutics that involves understanding the biology behind disease processes. Say’s Dr Joy Trueblood, this article will explore how pathologists can take advantage of precision medicine to improve patient care and outcomes by focusing on areas such as liquid biopsy technology, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and other cutting-edge approaches
Precision medicine is a medical approach that targets patients with disease-specific therapy based on their individual characteristics.
Precision medicine is a medical approach that targets patients with disease-specific therapy based on their individual characteristics. It is based on understanding the biology behind disease processes and tailoring treatments accordingly. The concept of ‘precision’ refers to using knowledge about genetic variations or other biomarkers to predict which treatment will work best for each patient, rather than just treating everyone according to standard practice guidelines.
Precision medicine has been defined as “the discipline at the intersection of pathologic diagnosis, genomics/proteomics and bioinformatics used to develop personalised treatment strategies for specific cancers” (1).
In the past, pathology has been driven by the clinical laboratory, where diagnostic testing was used to determine the presence or absence of a disease process.
Pathology is the science of disease. It is a diagnostic tool and provides information on the biology behind disease processes, which can then be used to develop treatments and improve outcomes. In the past, pathology has been driven by the clinical laboratory, where diagnostic testing was used to determine the presence or absence of a disease process. However, as precision medicine becomes more prevalent in healthcare settings around the world, we are seeing an increasing emphasis on using this knowledge to guide treatment decisions for individual patients based on their unique genetic profiles – an approach referred to as personalized medicine (PM).
Precision medicine represents a new paradigm for diagnostics and therapeutics that involves understanding the biology behind disease processes.
Precision medicine represents a new paradigm for diagnostics and therapeutics that involves understanding the biology behind disease processes. This approach is best exemplified by personalized cancer treatment, in which patients are matched with therapies based on their unique genetic makeup. Precision medicine has been driven by the clinical laboratory, where diagnostic testing was used to determine the presence or absence of a disease process. Pathology has played an important role in this process because it provides critical information about tissue samples collected from patients during surgical procedures or biopsies performed during medical examinations.
Conclusion
In conclusion, precision medicine represents a new paradigm for diagnostics and therapeutics that involves understanding the biology behind disease processes. This approach can be used to personalize care and improve outcomes for patients with cancer.
