Pakshal SecretryAIR 8 · CSE 2025 · 133 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Precision Medicine are personalised medicine that treat the root cause of disease and doesn't have any side effects. [eg] gene Therapy for sickle cell anameia .
Body · points
Concept
- → Targetted disease fighting
- → long term immunity
- → personalisation based on needs of person
- → Example - CAR T cell Therapy, use of gene gun.
Role in Treatment (1) Easier treatment of rare & Specific disease [eg] only available solution for Thalassemia is precision medicine (2) No side effect on patient (3) Long term treatment → no need of regular medicine (4) Solves the root cause of disease [eg] faulty gene (5) Helps in preparing patient specific response (6) easier administration [eg] no complex procedure like chemo involved
- Issues
- High cost
- [eg] Car Tcell = 1 crore
- Limited R&D
- Not in use presently
Close · a way forward
Precision Medicine would be key to treat NTDs and ensure health for all