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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Physicians Now Have Access to Minor Patient Health Datat Through Clinical Information Exchange

Parents must sign consent for physicians to get access 

Parents' obesity tied to development delays in children

A study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development found children with obese parents were at greater risk for developmental delays.

Half of ICU patients didn’t need intensive care in single-center study

More than half of intensive-care unit (ICU) patients (53 percent) at one large teaching hospital would have received more appropriate care in a different, less intensive setting. 

Qardio releases chest-mounted continuous ECG monitor

Qardio has released a wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor for pre-order. The QardioCore is attached around the chest, requires no wires and is able to send information directly into a user’s phone for easy access of data.

Obama’s impact on care delivery goes beyond ACA

After President Barack Obama makes way for President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may go away—but his changes to the delivery system for healthcare will be harder to roll back.

WellCare acquires Arizona health plans, names new leadership

Medical insurance company WellCare Health Plans has acquired two Arizona health plans and named a new executive to oversee the transition.

Thinking back: 10 top psychology studies of 2016

2016 had its share of ups and downs but in the field of brain and psychology research, the year has brought multiple important studies dealing with the brain to the surface

Keeping patients moving in the ICU

Down time is great for catching a movie while lying on the couch, but it can lead to muscle weakness and atrophy for patients in the ICU. A study, published in PLOS ONE, tests the safety and feasibility of in-bed cycling for patients on mechanical ventilation.

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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. 

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. 

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