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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Machine learning could improve clinical trials of stroke treatments

The incorporation of machine learning in clinical trials could improve research of effective drug treatments in the brain. It could also provide information on drug side-effects previously missed by conventional statistical tests, according to a study published in Brain.

CRISPR gene-editing technology could improve addiction research

The CRISPR gene-editing tool could be used to better understand addiction and possibly develop methods of “addiction- proofing” the brain, according to research presented at Neuroscience 2017.

San Diego postpones outreach in hepatitis A outbreak due to vaccine shortage

It’s been six weeks since San Diego County public health officials declared a state of emergency due to a hepatitis A outbreak, with 544 reported cases and 20 deaths. Now, the county is postponing its outreach campaign due to a national shortage of a vaccine.

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At-home monitoring app could provide better look into patient vision

A mobile application assisting patients with macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy in testing their vision is just as accurate in providing results as in-person office visits, according to a study presented at the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Researchers use Twitter to collect data on ADHD

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania believe reviewing the social media of patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could lead to the formation of improved treatments. Findings were published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

HHS awards Vynca $25,000 in Patient Matching Algorithm Challenge

The HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has announced the winners of its Patient Matching Algorithm Challenge.

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Researchers develop mathematical prediction model for immunotherapy success

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a mathematical model capable of predicting how cancer patients will react to certain immunotherapies. Findings are explained in a study published in Nature.

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More states join AMA diabetes prevention program

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced it will expand its effort to prevent Type 2 diabetes to eight additional states after it was launched last year in California, Michigan and South Carolina.

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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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