Publications by authors named "Joya Libbus"
Physiol Rep
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Clinical testing after COVID hospitalization often misses lingering cardiac issues that could lead to more heart problems later on.
- An exercise stress echocardiography (ESE) study with 15 recovering patients showed they had lower heart function and higher heart rate compared to healthy individuals during physical activity.
- The findings indicate that post-COVID patients may experience hidden heart dysfunction that could affect their recovery and long-term health, possibly due to factors like autonomic dysfunction or microvascular damage.
Article Synopsis
- Response to medications varies among individuals, and adverse drug reactions can be serious; pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing helps predict these responses and risks based on genetics.
- A study conducted at a military clinic in 2022 showed that a significant percentage of patients had abnormal PGx findings related to medications they were taking, indicating a potential need for personalized medication management.
- The findings suggest that a large number of military health system patients could benefit from PGx testing to optimize their medication regimens based on established clinical guidelines.
