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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Coronavirus incubation period is 5.1 days

As more cases of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, are being confirmed globally and in the U.S., researchers have revealed the incubation period for the virus is estimated to be 5.1 days.

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Amazon wants to prevent the common cold with a vaccine

Amazon, the e-commerce giant that continues to increasingly dip its toe into the healthcare space, is reportedly working on a vaccine that could cure the common cold, according to CNBC.

 

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New certifying board to credential healthcare workers in AI

The newly incorporated American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ABAIM) is soon to begin credentialing healthcare workers in AI, machine learning and deep learning.

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AI startup, University of Pittsburgh collaborate on new machine learning models

Owkin, a New York City-based AI startup, announced it is now working with the University of Pittsburgh to design and validate advanced machine learning models. Once finalized, the new models are expected to have a significant impact in areas such as clinical research and the development of pharmaceuticals.

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Health industry groups urge more action, low-cost testing for coronavirus

Several healthcare industry groups are taking steps to inform their provider members to tackle the spread and risks of the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

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Taking a closer look: Is AI a smart investment for hospitals?

Countless studies have explored AI’s impact on healthcare providers and the patients they serve—but what about the financial side of things? Looking purely at the bottom line, is AI a wise investment?

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HIMSS cancels annual meeting over coronavirus concerns

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has officially canceled its 2020 annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, due to continued concerns over the new coronavirus.

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AI-powered peer review catches key findings missed by radiologists

AI could provide radiologists with significant value as an advanced peer review tool, according to new findings published in Academic Radiology.

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Compensation for heart specialists continues to climb. What does this say about cardiology as a whole? Could private equity's rising influence bring about change? We spoke to MedAxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, a veteran cardiologist himself, to learn more.

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”