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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Exercise app uses crowdsourced data to develop personalized plans

Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle have created an exercise platform that uses crowdsourcing data to create personalized workout plans that adhere to national exercise recommendations.

Researchers develop retinal prosthesis for blind patients

Researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel and Linköping University in Sweden have developed a retinal prosthesis that could restore vision in blind patients, according to research published May 2 in Advanced Materials.

Massachusetts hospitals say setting patient limits for nurses will cost $1B

A report commissioned by the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association found it would cost the state’s hospitals nearly $1 billion a year to comply with a proposed ballot initiative to set limits on the number of patients a hospital can assign to a nurse per shift.

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Over 90% of nurses, physicians will use mobile devices in 2022

Mobile device usage for nurses and clinicians is expected to top 90 percent in 2022, according to The Future of Healthcare: 2022 Hospital Vision Study conducted by Zebra Technologies.

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Soothing sounds: Music reduces patient anxiety, pain during surgery

Perioperative music reduced anxiety and pain in patients undergoing surgery, according to a study published in the British Journal of Surgery.

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3D-printed models for heart valve disease predict leaks in TAVR

3D printing and computer modeling could predict paravalvular leak (PVL) in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), according to a study presented at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) Scientific Sessions.

Researchers develop test to evaluate patient health literacy

Researchers have developed a tool capable of evaluating patients' electronic health records (EHR) note comprehension to provide insight into where improvements can be made. Findings were published April 24 in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

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3D printer prints electronics directly onto skin

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have developed a 3D printer capable of printing electronics directly onto the skin, according to a study published April 25 in Advanced Materials.

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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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