What Are the Implications for Clinical Toxicology?
In clinical toxicology, understanding heterogeneity is vital for diagnosis and treatment:
- Personalized Medicine: Recognizing genetic and environmental differences can lead to tailored therapeutic approaches. For example, identifying genetic markers that predict adverse drug reactions can help in customizing drug therapies.
- Monitoring and Intervention: Clinicians can use knowledge of heterogeneous responses to better monitor patients and intervene promptly when adverse effects are observed.
