Innovative Biomarkers and Precision Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

Medicine is evolving rapidly towards a precise and tailored approach to diseases. From cancer care in an ultra-specialistic setting to general practice, quality medicine is no longer using a “one fits all” approach but the discovery of novel biomarkers and treatments enables the physician to personalize its approach on an individual basis. From gene therapy to diabetes care, the increasing number of drugs and mechanisms involved underlines that in the same disease many different aspects vary. A better understanding and early identification of these differences can make a great contribution in delivering a more effective treatment, without delays and side effects. This can increase patient compliance, that is still one of the main obstacles in treatment of chronic conditions.

This special issue focuses on the identification of possible innovative biomarkers that can advance the understanding of pathophysiology behind diseases, recognizing them at earlier stages and identifying different phenotypes, thus guiding different treatments.

Dr. Mattia Cappelletti
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Derosa
Dr. Michela Carola Speciani
Guest Editors

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