Brave new pharmacy world

Scientists and researchers are moving toward the creation of designer drugs, medications designed and prescribed not for a population but tailor-made to an individual’s own genetic makeup. This new area in biotechnology is pharmacogenomics, which will use human genetic variations to optimize the development of drugs for a particular patient. It’s exciting research, but the genetically engineered formulas are sure to be very expensive.

  
   

 

 
City of Houston
Health Fair

Thursday
April 21, 2005
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

George R. Brown
Convention Center
Exhibit Hall A

Wellness Screenings

Goodies & Fun

Door Prizes

Fitness Demonstrations

 
 

 

 

Important note:
If you are enrolled in the medical, dental or supplemental insurance plans and don’t want to make any changes - don’t do anything. Your coverage will remain in effect through April 30, 2006.

Important note: For medical and dental plans, only new enrollees will receive new ID cards for May 1, 2005. Your current ID card has no expiration date. If you need additional or replacement ID cards, order them through the provider, as usual.

 
   

 

 

 

    
     

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