Patient Care

This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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.

Texas Biomed lands $23 million in funding for HIV vaccine

The Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, has obtained more than $23 million in funding for an HIV vaccine they’re developing in conjunction with medical experts from the U.S. and Europe.

The possibilities for stem cell therapies are many, yet they remain unused

Stem cell research has progressed in recent years, but the potential benefits from these advancements are struggling to find a place in the healthcare market. A report by GBI Research found that while stem cells are in the end stages of development for use, they still face an uphill climb to being used in healthcare. 

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HHS releases guidelines for healthcare facilities facing ransomware attacks

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have released its newest guidelines for healthcare facilities when faced with a ransomware attack in response to insufficient security of data, reports Fedscoop.

Around the web

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.”

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

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