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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Seton Hall, Hackensack Meridian aim to stop med student ‘talent drain’ from NJ

Applications are now open for the new medical school run as a joint venture between Seton Hall University and Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, with the goal of stopping new physicians from exiting the state after graduation.

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Tufts researchers develop wearable tooth sensor for nutrition monitoring

Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed a wearable sensor, placed on a tooth, to monitor what patients eat by collecting data on glucose, salt and alcohol intake. A study examining the development of the sensor is set to be published in Advanced Materials.

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Intermountain Healthcare asks for consumers' genetic data to build global DNA database

Intermountain Healthcare is asking adults who have purchased direct-to-consumer DNA tests like AncestryDNA, MyHeritage or 23andMe to upload their genetic results data or genotypes to build a global DNA registry.

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Telediabetes program improves blood sugar control in veterans with type 2 diabetes

A telediabetes program for veterans resulted in shorter wait times for specialist care with comparable blood glucose control rates as in-person care, according to a study set to be presented at ENDO 2018.

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Providence Tarzana Medical Center moves ahead with $542M expansion plan

A Los Angeles City Council committee approved plans for a $542 million expansion of Providence Tarzana Medical Center that will include a new patient wing with a pediatric intensive care unit and new surgical facilities, along with renovations to the emergency department, patient rooms and lobby.

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3D-printed model effective in building confidence in interventional radiologists

An inexpensive 3D-printed model of blood vessels was shown to provide effective training for medical students in interventional radiology vascular access, according to a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting.

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Nurse practitioner ranks doubled in the past decade

Since 2007, the number of licensed nurse practitioners (NPs) in the U.S. has grown from 120,000 to 248,000, with most NPs working full-time and in primary care settings, according to data released by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

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Wearable patch detects hypoglycemia via heart rate

A wearable medical patch used to measure variations in heart rate could be used to detect low blood sugar in type 1 diabetes patients, according to preliminary results presented at ENDO 2018 in Chicago.

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Q&A: Why are cardiovascular devices involved in so many recalls? FDA policies may be to blame

Cardiovascular devices are more likely to be in a Class I recall than any other device type. The FDA's approval process appears to be at least partially responsible, though the agency is working to make some serious changes. We spoke to a researcher who has been tracking these data for years to learn more. 

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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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