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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Fresenius, DaVita, American Kidney Fund subpoenaed over premium assistance

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested documents from the country’s two largest dialysis chains on their relationship to the American Kidney Fund and whether the fund favored their patients over others in premium assistance programs.

Handheld device makes cancer monitoring less invasive

Two Pore Guys (2PG) have announced a collaboration with oncologists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to evaluate its handheld nanopore-based platform capable of detecting cell-free circulating tumor DNA from liquid biopsies.

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App capable of lowering depression, anxiety symptoms by 50 percent

Some have difficulty accessing mental healthcare, but a new smartphone application is hoping to remove road blocks. According to a new study published in Journal of Medical Internet Research, users of the IntelliCare app experienced lower rates of depression and anxiety.

Compound contains spread of melanoma by 90 percent

New research from Michigan State University has led to the development of a new skin cancer drug with a chemical compound may stop the spread of melanoma by as much as 90 percent.

Smartphone app aims to keep smokers busy

A new app developed at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Kingston University in the United Kingdom uses games and rewards to incentivize players to kick their smoking habit.

Upgrading design of surgical center—with surgeons’ suggestions

Florida Hospital Carrollwood’s new surgical tower should please the surgeons working in it, since they offered input on its design. 

Video games may be effective in treating depression

In a multiple study analysis, researchers found engaging patients in a video game interface displayed through an app could be an effective treatment of depression by targeting underlying cognitive issues.

Managed Health Care launches new home infusion pharmacy

Managed Health Care Associates, a healthcare services and software company in Chicago, has released its new Home Infusion Pharmacy, which will help home infusion pharmacy customers compete in a value-based reimbursement market.

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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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