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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Southern Hills Hospital Announces New Family Medicine Residency Graduate Medical Education Program

Southern Hills Hospital announces that a new Family Medicine Residency Graduate Medical Education (GME) program received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). ACGME is a private, non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits graduate medical education programs. 

How MACRA may hasten decline of independent practices

The trend of physicians choosing to be employed by large hospitals or health systems rather than continue in independent practice may accelerate under the new payment tracks of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), according to Lawrence Casalino, MD, PhD, a professor at Weill Cornell Medical College.

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For patients, structural integration doesn’t always mean integrated care

Structurally integrating a medical group may not mean patients see the care its delivering as integrated, according to a study published in the May 2017 issue of Health Affairs.

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Nanoparticle shows potential of shrinking breast cancer tumor, decreasing recurrence

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a nanoparticle capable of both shrinking breast cancer tumors and preventing new ones from growing. Published in Nature Nanotechnology, a study found a nanoparticle injected in mice could reduce tumor size by 70 to 80 percent. 

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Computer-programmed drill slices surgery time from hours to minutes

Drilling into the skull can require years of surgical practice and training. But an automated robotic drill may take the challenge out of surgeons' hands. Researchers from the University of Utah published a study in Neurosurgical Focus that examined a computer-programmed drill's ability to reduce surgery time, cost, infection rates and human error.

Online tool helps those with bipolar disorder ID relapse symptoms

While bipolar disorder can be treated with medication, many people experience relapses into dangerous behavior. In a recent study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, researchers tested the effectiveness of an online relapse prevention tool in offering an inexpensive, accessible treatment option.

3D-bioprinted cartilage undifferentiable from human cartilage

3D printing is now capable of producing prosthetics and generating cartilage tissue from stem cells. Led by researchers at Sweden's Sahlgrenska Academy, a study published in Scientific Reports reviews 3D bioprinting as a nest step in using human cells to print cartilage that is identical to human-harvested cartilage. 

G4S Unveils Healthcare Technology to Monitor Vulnerable Patients

G4S has launched an innovative portable security system to monitor the safety of vulnerable 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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