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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Lack of Trust Less of a Barrier to Clinical Trial Participation, According to Minority Populations; Other Factors Contribute to Low Participation Rates

Significantly fewer African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians and non-Hispanic whites say ‘lack of trust’ is a reason why individuals do not participate in clinical trials, indicating a more favorable perception of this research. In a recent public opinion survey commissioned by Research!America, the percentage of respondents citing ‘lack of trust’ as a reason declined by as much as 15% among minority groups and the population overall, compared to the results of a 2013 survey – 50% of African-Americans (11% decrease), 45% of Asians (6% decrease), 43% of Hispanics (9% decrease) and 39% of non-Hispanic whites (15% decrease).

$200M donation will fund new health sciences college at UC Irvine

Philanthropists Susan and Henry Samueli have donated $200 million to the University of California, Irvine to establish new health sciences school focused on integrated healthcare delivery in their name.

Northwell continues to broaden partnerships in Ireland

Leveraging its strategic partnership with Enterprise Ireland, Northwell Health today announced an expanded partnership agreement with Irish company Salaso Health Solutions Limited.

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Paper sensor patch measures glucose during exercise

Researchers from the State University of New York at Binghamton have developed a non-invasive paper-based sensor patch, capable of measuring blood glucose levels for diabetic patients.

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Common molecule arms itself to fight cancer, influenza

Researchers from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom have developed a genetically engineered common molecule capable of being programmed to fight cancer, influenza and other diseases.

San Diego mobilizes amid hepatitis A outbreak

For public officials in San Diego County, the official line is "better safe than sorry" when it comes to an outbreak of hepatitis A. Health officials suspected a local restaurant exposed diners to the disease, and more than 200 people lined up to receive vaccinations.

Mayo Clinic integrates symptom checker into patient portal

Mayo clinic has announced the integration of its Ask Mayo Clinic online symptom checker through Epic’s patient portal, MyChart.

Microscopic needle patch burns fat in mice

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and the University of North Carolina have developed a medicated skin patch capable of transforming white fat into energy burning brown fat. The study, published in ACS Nano, aimed for the patch to treat metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes.

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