Theranostics
Theranostics
Theranostics (pronounced: thera-nos-tics) is a term derived from the words "therapy" and "diagnostics". It refers to a treatment approach that combines diagnostics and therapy to tailor individualized treatments for patients.
Etymology
The term "Theranostics" is a portmanteau of the words "therapy" and "diagnostics". It was coined to describe a treatment approach that combines both elements to provide a personalized treatment plan for patients.
Definition
Theranostics involves the use of specific diagnostic tests to assess a patient's risk of disease, the progression of disease, and the patient's response to treatment. This information is then used to tailor a personalized treatment plan that is most likely to be effective for the patient.
Related Terms
- Personalized Medicine: This is a medical model that separates patients into different groups - with medical decisions, practices, interventions and/or products being tailored to the individual patient based on their predicted response or risk of disease.
- Diagnostic Test: This is a kind of medical test performed to aid in the diagnosis or detection of disease.
- Therapy: This refers to attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis.
- Molecular Imaging: This is a type of medical imaging that provides detailed pictures of what is happening inside the body at the molecular and cellular level.
- Radiopharmaceuticals: These are radioactive compounds used to diagnose and treat diseases. They play a crucial role in theranostics.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Theranostics
- Wikipedia's article - Theranostics
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