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.

Americans unhappy with drug prices

Americans aren’t happy with a lot of things these days, including the prices of their prescription drugs, Fortune reported. A survey from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation in September found that 77 percent think prescription drug costs are too high. That figure is up from 72 percent who had the same complaint last year.

Invictus Medical receives NSF grant to develop NICU technology

Invictus Medical, a manufacturer of medical devices for the improvement of healthy development for newborns, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase II grant to further develop its noise attenuation technology.

Hospital staffing challenges for palliative care

While palliative care is offered at most hospitals, with growing consensus it can improve the quality of life for seriously ill patients, few facilities have the staff needed to effectively carry out these programs.

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Aetna to subsidize Apple Watch for select large employers

Aetna will be offering Apple devices, such as the Apple Watch and iPhones, to further develop its wellness programs for employees and using iOS applications to simplify the healthcare process for patient and provider.

New patient monitoring system reduces falls, readmissions

New technology is on the market that aims to reduce hospital readmissions and falls by monitoring patients for any signs of deterioration.

Glidewell Labs introduces line of bone grafting products

Glidewell Laboratories, a manufacturer medical devices, has announced it's launching a new line of bone grafting products called Newport Biologics. 

99 percent survival rate for prostate cancer patients regardless of treatment

A study published by the New England Journal of Medicine on different prostate cancer treatments found, after 10 years, the survival rate for patients was 99 percent, regardless of the treatment plan.

Safety organizations call on FDA to regulate allergy shots

To help prevent infections and other health problems caused by contaminated allergy shots administered to patients during immunotherapy treatments, several organizations are pushing for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to adopt regulations that will hold physicians accountable for the conditions in which they create them. 

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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.

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. 

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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