Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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Researchers use AI to predict signs of alcohol misuse in trauma patients

With alcohol misuse playing a role in more than 25 percent of trauma cases, Loyola University researchers have developed a method that uses AI to predict the signs of alcohol misuse in these patients. The method could serve as an affordable option for trauma centers.

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Ohio health system uses AI to help stroke patients

Kettering Health Network, an Ohio-based health system, is using AI to reverse the effects of strokes quicker, according to a report by WDTN News.

AI predicts, identifies the development of cancer symptoms

A new AI method that allows physicians to identify and predict the development of symptoms in post-chemotherapy patients is being tested by researchers from the University of Surrey and the University of California. Findings of the study were published in Scientific Reports.

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Consumers are split on receiving primary care at CVS

The $69 billion merger between Aetna, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, and CVS, a major retail pharmacy chain and pharmacy benefit manager, has been touted as a “transformative moment” moment for the healthcare industry. Now that the deal has been completed, consumers are split on whether they'll move their care to the retailer. 

Apple could shift focus toward AI efforts as iPhone sales decline

Apple could look to prioritize its AI efforts as iPhone sales decrease and the company seeks other growth areas, according to a recent report by CNBC.

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Providing detailed information on AI systems can address patient concerns

Despite AI’s potential in healthcare, major ethical concerns—like consent, transparency and responsibility—still surround the technology and its use in medicine. To address those concerns, Georgia researchers are encouraging physicians and healthcare companies to provide detailed information on AI systems to mitigate concerns patients may have with the technology. 

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Rural US needs more primary care doctors

For better healthcare, the U.S. needs more primary care physicians. In a study of U.S. population data, greater PCP supply was associated with improved mortality rates, but per capita PCP supply decreased between 2005 and 2015, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Nurses with poor health 26% likelier to make medical errors

Nurses with poor physical and mental health—particularly depression—are more likely to make medical errors in the workplace, according to new research published in the Journal for Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 

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Cardiologist compensation still rising, especially in invasive and interventional cardiology

Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

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FDA’s tirzepatide decision creates uncertainty for patients—and leads to a lawsuit

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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