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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Patients from 2 more hospitals at risk after allegedly swapped syringe in Colorado

Fallout continues after a former surgery technician allegedly stole a syringe in Colorado and replaced it with another substance. Now patients in Washington state are being told they are at risk.

Alabama MRI facility promises patients a ‘spa-like’ atmosphere

Can’t stand crowded waiting rooms? A new imaging center in Prattville, Ala., might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for all this time.

GuideWell opens collaborative ecosystem for health innovation

GuideWell Innovation launched its Collaborative Resource Ecosystem (CoRE) in Orlando’s Lake Nona Medical City, which aims to serve as a network connecting entrepreneurs, research and development experts and healthcare leaders with innovative ideas, funding opportunities and resources in order to develop the next generation of health solutions.

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Advisory board named for Wanda digital platform

Digital health platform Wanda announced the formation of a scientific advisory board to provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to the Wanda management team.

SAMHSA holding opioid recovery app challenge

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is holding a challenge for an innovative mobile app to provide opioid recovery support for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders.

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ATA supports Obama administration's effort to expand broadband access

President Obama has introduced ConnectALL, an initiative aimed at ensuring broadband parity for Americans of all income levels.

Apple's patent shows medical device plans for its smartwatch

The Apple Watch is poised to make an impact on the wearable medical device market, according to the company's patent filing.

Use of health monitor devices to triple by 2020

Adoption of health monitoring devices will nearly triple by 2020, exceeding 70 million worldwide, up from an estimated 26 million this year, according to Juniper Research.

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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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