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.

Who experiences burnout? That depends on how it's defined

Burnout is a common topic in healthcare, but what, exactly, defines “burnout”? How should it be measured to assess chronic occupational stress on physicians? A systematic review in JAMA found substantial variability in estimating rates of burnout, partly because researchers differed on defining the condition and assessing its impact.

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AI platform shows promise in improving drug combination designs, personalized treatments

Researchers believe an artificial intelligence (AI) platform could help improve personalized drug combinations and treatments for patients with complex diseases.

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Teladoc Health launches new virtual healthcare service

A telehealth company has launched a new global service that provides people traveling around the world with access to medical care "regardless of geographic location.”

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FDA awards $6.6M grant to pediatric group for work with medical devices

A pediatric group has been awarded a multi-million dollar grant to continue its effort to promote the development and clinical use of pediatric medical devices.

Researchers use EHR system to screen social determinants of health

Adopting an electronic health record (EHR) system to collect, analyze and make referrals about social determinants of health (SDH) for patients could be useful for community health centers, according to a study published in the Annals of Family Medicine.

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Trump administration may limit green cards for immigrants on Medicaid

Legal immigrants in the United States may soon be denied green cards if they utilize Medicaid or other public assistance.

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Free tuition may not solve the looming doctor shortage

When NYU School of Medicine announced medical students would be able to attend the school tuition free, it excited some who see a looming shortage of physicians approaching on the horizon. However, the move may not solve the impending crisis, Forbes reported.

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Reviews rolling in for new Apple Watch, ECG app

The reviews are beginning to roll in for the new Apple Watch Series 4, which features an application that allows users to take their own electrocardiogram (ECG) reading.

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HHS has thought through the ways AI can and should become an integral part of healthcare, human services and public health. Last Friday—possibly just days ahead of seating a new secretary—the agency released a detailed plan for getting there from here.

Philips is recalling the software associated with its Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry devices after certain high-risk ECG events were never routed to trained cardiology technicians as intended. The issue, which lasted for two years, has been linked to more than 100 injuries. 

Heart Rhythm Society President Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, detailed a new advocacy group focused on improving EP reimbursements, patient care and access. “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu," he said.