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.

New website brings mental healthcare to rural communities

Telehealth has been seen as potential path to bringing care to rural communities. Many healthcare providers offer telehealth for primary care, but what about mental care? With iLookin.com, mental healthcare is being brought to everyone both far and wide.

Study: U.S. falling behind other countries in height gain

America isn’t standing as tall as it once did, at least compared to adult men and woman in other countries.

Software takes aim at reducing pediatric ADHD symptoms

Researchers have developed new software that helps children diagnosed with ADHD minimize symptoms when receiving care at community pediatric practices. Combining medication and care, patients are able to reduce symptoms by 13 points on parent-rated scale of symptoms.

Could new behavioral checklist predict dementia?

Experts at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference are pushing for a new pre-dementia type of neurological diagnosis: mild behavioral impairment. 

Genetically altered protein molecule stops bleeding at faster rate

Researchers have genetically modified the FXa protein, which acts as a kind of bandage on a cellular level, to be even stronger clotting agent. 

Wearable fertility tracker uses temperature readings to improve accuracy

With most fertility apps, the main concern among users is simply, "Just how accurate is this thing?" Many apps claim to can monitor fertility via user imput, but women can still have negative experiences when trying to conceive. OvuSense, a new app, now uses women's own bodies to tell them when their most fertile.

Behavioral activation could be just as effective as more expensive treatment for depression

According to a new study, the most effective treatment for one of the most widespread mental health ailments could also be the cheapest. 

Partnerships to bring better care to veterans both far and wide

Many veterans often face long wait times, while those in rural communities may have to deal with a long commute as well. Now veterans are able to choose between VA and community care providers, to choose the best personalized care for 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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