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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Biosensor tracks glucose levels in real-time through tears, sweat

Researchers have developed a biosensor capable of monitoring blood glucose levels through the wearer's sweat and tears, according to a study published in ACS Nano.

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Apple update brings interoperability to the Health app

Apple has announced a new update for the Health app with the iOS 11.3 beta, which allows users to access medical records from various healthcare organizations through their iPhone.

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AMA: Almost half of older physicians have been sued

In a trio of reports, the American Medical Association (AMA) attacked what it called a “broken” medical liability system, finding that getting sued isn’t uncommon for physicians and can cost tens of thousands of dollars even if a case is dismissed.

Healthy individuals more likely to track sleep patterns

Individuals were more likely to track sleep patterns using mobile health if they have a good diet and use mobile devices to track other health measures, according to a study published in Health Communication.

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Clinical decision support eliminated 42% of duplicate orders for medication

A computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system with a clinical decision support (CDS) system could reduce duplicate medications and adverse drug reactions, according to a study published in JMIR Medical Informatics.

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Remote patient monitoring fails to improve 6 clinical outcomes

Remote patient monitoring may not improve a half-dozen clinical outcomes, according to a study published in Nature Digital Medicine.

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Smartphone app detects SSIs through patient sent photos

Researchers from the Wisconsin Institute of Surgical Outcomes Research found a smartphone app to be a potential tool in detecting surgical site infections (SSI) and preventing additional hospital admissions. Findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

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All-payer hospital program in Maryland saved money—but didn’t change utilization

In 2014, Maryland adopted an all-payer, global budget program for most of its hospitals, making a fixed payment to facilities for services provided in inpatient, outpatient and emergency departments. In its first two years, the concept contained costs, but didn’t appear to change utilization by patients.

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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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