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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Caring for obese patients beyond recommending weight loss

Physicians have a problem in seeing past the weight of obese patients, writes Gina Kolata of the New York Times, which may explain why they’re not getting better care.

Why do some doctors avoid prescribing drugs for alcoholism?

The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism wants doctors to know there is another way to help their patients dealing with alcohol addiction, according to Kaiser Health News, other than 12-step programs or other rehab strategies: drugs. 

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PeriGen acquires WatchChild, diversifies offerings in fetal surveillance market

PeriGen, a fetal surveillance system developer, plans to make waves in the market with the acquisition of the WatchChild Fetal Monitoring System from Hill-Rom, a multi-billion dollar holdings company based in Batesville, Indiana.

DarioHealth launches online store in Canada

DarioHealth, developer of mobile and digital health and developer of Dario Smart Diabetes Management Solution, has announced the launch of its online store in Canada.

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7 key findings on how physicians feel about their workload, morale, MACRA

The majority of physicians feel they have no time to see additional patients and aren’t feeling positive about the state of their profession, according to a survey conducted by the Physicians Foundation.

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NIH awards $24 million to youth HIV prevention efforts using mobile technology

Federal grants totaling $24 million will fund a network of three research centers and a data coordinating center dedicated to young people with HIV or at risk of contracting it, with a focus on mobile applications.

Using EMS care to keep patients out of hospitals

Today’s emergency medical services (EMS) crews have more technology, equipment and life-saving techniques at their disposal than ever before, according to the Wall Street Journal’s Laura Landro. But new advancements may focus on using EMS to keep patients away from the emergency room.

H1N1 flu vaccine not linked to congenital malformation of fetuses

It’s probably safe for mothers to get the H1N1 flu vaccine in their first trimester of pregnancy, according to a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Previously, this risk was considered poorly understood, according to the study authors. 

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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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Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

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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