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Predictive Diagnostics

Meaning

Predictive diagnostics is a specialized field of clinical testing that utilizes genetic, proteomic, or biochemical biomarkers to estimate an individual’s future probability of developing a specific disease or their likely response to a therapeutic intervention. This proactive approach moves beyond simple disease confirmation, offering clinicians and patients the opportunity to intervene early with personalized prevention or lifestyle modification strategies. In hormonal health, this can involve assessing genetic risk for thyroid dysfunction or predicting osteoporosis susceptibility.