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Precision medicine for respiratory diseases: A current viewpoint

  • Authors:
    • Vasiliki Epameinondas Georgakopoulou
    • Ioannis G. Lempesis
    • Pagona Sklapani
    • Nikolaos Trakas
    • Demetrios A. Spandidos
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  • Published online on: April 12, 2024     https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.155
  • Article Number: 31
  • Copyright : © Georgakopoulou et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 4.0].

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Abstract

In the realm of respiratory illnesses, despite the immense costs and efforts invested in diagnosis and treatment, numerous patients with chronic respiratory conditions or malignancies do not respond well to existing therapies. Delayed diagnoses and inadequate treatments contribute to these challenges, along with adverse reactions or treatment limitations due to side‑effects. However, recent advancements in understanding respiratory diseases have paved the way for personalized medical treatments, considering individual genetic, molecular and environmental factors. Precision medicine, which accommodates individual differences in disease susceptibility and response to treatments, aims to improve patient care by aligning medical research with tailored therapies. Innovative technologies, such as genomic sequencing and biomarker identification contribute to this approach, allowing for customized treatments and the identification of effective therapies. Additionally, the application of precision medicine in lung cancer treatment exemplifies the forefront of individualized care within respiratory medicine. Several studies have explored the role of precision medicine in managing respiratory infectious diseases, asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, aiming to categorize diseases more accurately and design targeted therapies. The ultimate goal is to enhance treatment effectiveness, minimize adverse events, and shift towards a patient‑centered approach to managing respiratory conditions. Despite limitations, precision medicine holds promise for improving patient outcomes and emphasizing personalized care in respiratory medicine.
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Georgakopoulou VE, Lempesis IG, Sklapani P, Trakas N and Spandidos DA: Precision medicine for respiratory diseases: A current viewpoint. Med Int 4: 31, 2024
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Georgakopoulou, V.E., Lempesis, I.G., Sklapani, P., Trakas, N., & Spandidos, D.A. (2024). Precision medicine for respiratory diseases: A current viewpoint. Medicine International, 4, 31. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.155
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Georgakopoulou, V. E., Lempesis, I. G., Sklapani, P., Trakas, N., Spandidos, D. A."Precision medicine for respiratory diseases: A current viewpoint". Medicine International 4.4 (2024): 31.
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Georgakopoulou, V. E., Lempesis, I. G., Sklapani, P., Trakas, N., Spandidos, D. A."Precision medicine for respiratory diseases: A current viewpoint". Medicine International 4, no. 4 (2024): 31. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.155