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.

Muscle and nerve connection brought outside of the body

When nerve meets muscle the possibilities are endless, and now researchers at MIT are able to replicate this reaction outside the body.

Mental care app tailored to young people

Delivering mental healthcare to young people without access to care can be a challenge. Mindbin Technologies has developed an app to help young people care for their mental illness.

Jordan Health Products partners with Pacific Medical, its fifth acquisition

Jordan Health Products, an owner of medical, surgical and diagnostic imaging equipment companies, has acquired Pacific Medical, a medical equipment retailer based in San Juan Capistrano, California. 

A $665,000 cure for ‘bubble boy’ immune deficiency disease

A cure for severe combined immunodeficiency, or SCID, may have been developed, but it comes with an eye-popping price tag, according to STAT.

Internal sensors can provide otherwise unattainable data

Wearable technology has come a long way—and it’s about to go even further. Engineers from the University of California have designed wireless sensors the size of a piece of dust that can be implanted into the body to monitor internal organs, nerves and muscles. 

PrescribeWellness will offer Medicare plan software to Federation of Pharmacy Network members

PrescribeWellness and the Federation of Pharmacy Network (FPN), who have been working together over the last three years to improve pharmacists' and patients' access to healthcare, have announced that they have expanded their relationship to begin offering PrescribeWellness’ Medicare plan comparison software to FPN’s network.

New method of early detection of diabetic nephropathy aimed at children, teens

Early detection can make the difference between life and death in medicine, and that’s no different for children and young adults with diabetic nephropathy. A new method developed by researchers has been proven to detect this complication of diabetes faster and in a more effective way.

Study: Opioid dependence claims increased by 3,200% among privately insured

Between 2007 and 2014, private insurance claims which included a diagnosis of opioid dependence increased by more than 3,200 percent, according to a new study released by nonprofit group FAIR Health.

Around the web

CMS finalized a significant policy change when it increased the Medicare payments hospitals receive for performing CCTA exams. What, exactly, does the update mean for cardiologists, billing specialists and other hospital employees?

Stryker, a global medtech company based out of Michigan, has kicked off 2025 with a bit of excitement. The company says Inari’s peripheral vascular portfolio is highly complementary to its own neurovascular portfolio.

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.