Wally R. Smith

Pharmacogenomics and Opioid Efficacy in Sickle Cell Disease: Is the Field Ready for Precision Prescribing?

Pain is a leading cause of morbidity and healthcare utilization in sickle cell disease (SCD), and opioids remain central to treating vaso-occlusive and chronic pain. Yet opioid response varies widely, raising the question of whether pharmacogenetic testing should inform opioid pr...