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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Applying AI to EHR data could help doctors predict AFib

Unrecognized atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a significant issue, one that grows more and more common as time goes on.

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Medical imaging, radiation therapy professionals urged to embrace AI

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has published a new white paper on AI and its potential impact on the work of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.

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AI boosts quality of brain MRI images

AI algorithms can improve the quality of brain MRI images, according to new findings published in Neurocomputing.

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NVIDIA’s annual AI conference expecting 10K attendees

NVIDIA has released new details about its annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC), a four-day event dedicated to AI technology.

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AI predicts acute kidney injury in burn, trauma patients

Machine learning (ML) algorithms can be trained to predict acute kidney injury (AKI) in burn and trauma patients within the first 24 hours, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports.

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Civica Rx will develop drugs with Thermo Fisher Scientific

Civica Rx, the startup drug company founded by health foundations, is teaming up with Thermo Fisher Scientific in a seven-year agreement to develop and manufacture medications, with Civica serving as the owner of the regulatory pathway.

Computer-animated counselors could improve patient understanding of breast cancer

Interacting with a computer-animated virtual counselor could help patients know more about complex health issues, including breast cancer, according to new findings published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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AI can help spine specialists cut costs, predict outcomes, assess imaging findings

AI technologies could make a significant impact on the future of spine care, according to a new analysis published in Global Spine Journal.

 

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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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