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.
RSS icon

Medela simplifies the delivery and management of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)

MCHENRY, IL. May 30, 2017 – Medela Healthcare announces the launch of the new Invia® FitPad™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy dressing portfolio, making NPWT easier for healthcare professionals and patients. “With the launch of this versatile portfolio of devices and dressings, Medela’s new NPWT portfolio supports easier patient transitions from hospital to home. Our NPWT solutions are designed for ease-of-use by clinicians and patients”, states Dan Hyun, Vice President Medela Healthcare US.

Immunotherapy, genetic testing could offer cancer patients a breakthrough treatment

Immunotherapy continues to be an interesting prospect for research and development across all types of medicine. A recent feature in the Washington Post takes a deep dive into one example of the potential benefits.

Stroke patients use brain-computer interface to move hands

Using a brain-computer interface and exoskeleton device, stoke patients gained the ability to open and close a previously paralyzed hand. The findings, published in Stroke, hope to aid paralyzed stroke patients to regain some aspects of life previously lost to them.

Fitbit reigns supreme as most used activity monitor for biomedical research

Activity trackers provide biomedical researchers with easy to obtain results with accuracy similar to research-grade monitors on a low-cost alternative. A study, published in the FASEB Journal, evaluated which wearables are used to monitor physical activity. 

Med school enrollment up 28% since 2002, but residency slots may not be keeping pace

First-year enrollment at medical schools in the U.S. has gone up by 28 percent since 2002, but schools have told the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) they have concerns there aren’t enough residency slots to match that growth.

Apple Watch most accurate in measuring heart rate, energy expenditure

Accuracy is pivotal in providing quality care, but many wearables used to monitor cardiovascular health have not been extensively evaluated for accuracy. A study, published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine, tested seven of the most popular wrist-worn devices for accuracy in heart rate monitoring and energy expenditure.

Is digital health lacking in its potential?

The abundance of mobile health technologies available collectively aimed to transform healthcare, yet it has struggled to reach its true potential. Without answering the question of how technology can solve a certain problem, mobile health could remain stuck in limbo. 

Thumbnail

MidMichigan Health plans to build $57 million cardiovascular center

MidMichigan Health is hoping to begin a $57 million construction project at its flagship campus in Midland in fall 2017 to build a new heart and vascular center.

Displaying 1905 - 1912 of 3584

Around the web

Cardiovascular Business
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. 

Cardiovascular Business
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.

Cardiovascular Business
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. 

Design by Adaptive Theme
Trimed Popup
Trimed Popup