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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AI endoscopic system IDs colorectal polyps

Researchers have developed an endoscopic system, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), capable of identifying colorectal adenomas during a colonoscopy. Findings are set to be presented at the 25th UEG Week in Barcelona.

Amazon appears to be entering pharmacy business

Tech giant Amazon has reportedly received approval to become a wholesale pharmacy distributor in at least a dozen states, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

What’s it’s like working at the world’s northernmost hospital

In a place where the average highs are only in the 40s during the height of summer and where the sun isn’t visible from October through March, physicians have to be prepared for different kinds of incidents—like polar bear attacks.

Injectable protein could be the new weight-loss pill

Researchers have developed a protein injection capable of blocking hunger and helping monkeys lose weight, according to Forbes.

Regenstrief Institute awarded grant to study HIE in emergency department

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has awarded the Regenstrief Institute with funding to study whether a health information exchange (HIE) improves patient outcomes in the emergency department (ED).

Smart nanoparticles regulate body temperature, treat cancer

Scientist from the University of Surrey in the U.K. and China's Dalian University of Technology have developed smart nanoparticles capable of killing cancer cells and self-regulating heat to protect healthy tissue, according to a study published in Nanoscale.

Hospitals struggle with shortages of supplies manufactured in Puerto Rico

Hospital pharmacists are scrambling for alternatives to drugs and medical supplies that are made in Puerto Rico, where production has halted due to the damage caused by Hurricane Maria.

Nursing shortage has hospitals getting creative with incentives

Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, West Virginia, is struggling with a $40 million deficit, but has spent $12 million this year on “travel” nurses in order to keep the hospital operational.

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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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