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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New app aims to provide mental health services to black men

A public health advocate is set to release an app aimed at improving access to mental health services for black men.

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Writing letters helped curb physicians from overprescribing medicines

Writing letters to physicians who prescribe higher than average amount of a prescription drug has helped cut back, according to new research published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Genetic testing used to find cause of childhood seizure disorder

Researchers at the University of Utah Health have developed high-tech tools to uncover the genetic cause of early infantile epileptic encephalopathy (EIEE), according to a press release.

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Black cardiologist group releases prior authorization resource kits for underserved populations

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) announced the issuance of Prior Authorization (PA) Resource Kits designed specifically for cardiologists who work with underserved minority patients.

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FDA approves 1st direct-to-consumer birth control application

The FDA approved marketing for Natural Cycles, a mobile medical application that claims to help prevent pregnancy.

MIT researchers use AI model to determine dosage for cancer patients

MIT researchers are using an artificial intelligence (AI) model that would help determine the correct drug dosage and, in turn, reduce debilitating side effects for brain cancer patients.

Amazon to open care clinics for employees in Seattle

In another sign that Amazon is ramping up its entry into healthcare, the e-commerce giant is dipping its toes into primary care with a new offering for its Seattle-based employees.

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CMS proposal to push shared savings risk could drive exodus of ACOs

Accountable care organizations (ACOs) may have to start taking on more financial risk going forward, if CMS has anything to say about it.

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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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