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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Breast cancer prediction model developed for Hispanic women

Researchers from Kaiser Permanente have developed a new breast cancer model to help clinicians effectively predict the risk in Hispanic patients.

Medication adherence soars thanks to mobile apps

One key to staying healthy and out of the hospital, whether dealing with a chronic condition or a simple ear infection, is taking medication as prescribed. Yet only half of American adults dutifully refill and take prescriptions as directed.

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Keeping up with social media may be leaving you feeling down

Social media might be detrimental to mental health. Research from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media, Technology and Health has found a link between increased time on social media and increased rates of depression and anxiety in young adults.

New research finds decrease in hearing loss in America

The number of working age Americans with hearing loss has decreased, a finding revealed in a new paper from federal researchers, reports The New York Times.

Telemedicine top priority for state medical boards in 2017

In a survey of 57 medical boards in U.S. states and territories, telemedicine was the most common choice when ranking the most important regulatory topics in 2017. 

Decreasing hospital admissions with capsule endoscopy

As a leading cause of hospital admissions through the emergency department, upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) could be avoided with the use of capsule endoscopy. 

LifeScan's blood-glucose monitoring system receives FDA clearance

LifeScan, one of Johnson & Johnson's diabetes care companies, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the integration of its wireless OneTouch Verio Flex blood glucose monitoring system with WellDoc's BlueStar diabetes management platform.

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital moving ahead with $603 million expansion

The Georgia Department of Community Health has approved plans for a $603 million expansion of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, including a 16-story tower.

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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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