Category: pharmacogenetics

Genetic Influence on Chemo-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) has long been the bane of patients undergoing cytotoxic therapy. This distressing side effect not only diminishes the quality of life for patients but also extends hospital stays, inflating healthcare costs. Despite the best efforts from the medical community, up to 30% of patients still experience breakthrough nausea and vomiting, […]