Facial-recognition software finds a new use: diagnosing genetic disorders
(By Kate Sheridan for STAT) Dr. Maximilian Muenke has a superpower: He can diagnose disease just by looking at a
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Medical Technology
Organ donor match website connects man with strangers for 2 kidney transplants
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) While the average wait for a kidney transplant on the national deceased donor
Read MoreRecall Alert: Medical Device
On Thursday, Medtronic Plc said it was conducting the voluntary recall due to an issue that can occur after implantation,
Read MoreFDA approves sale of genetic tests for risk of Alzheimer’s and other diseases
(By Meghana Keshavan for STAT) Consumers will soon be able to mail a saliva sample to genetic testing company and
Read MoreVA uses predictive analytics to identify, support suicidal veterans
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) Veterans report a higher risk of suicide than the general public, with
Read MoreCost of Cancer Drugs Reaching $250,000
Newer cancer drugs that enlist the body’s immune system can now cost up to $250,000 a year, but competition between
Read MoreCalifornia payers roll out statewide physician rating website
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) The major payers in California have teamed up to create a first-of-its-kind, CMS-certified website to
Read More“Ask The Doctor” a Global Platform for Free Medical Advice
A group of entrepreneurs launched a platform aimed at giving all people free access to world-class physicians and medical specialists.
Read MorePrivate Industry Notification
A private industry notification issued by The Federal Bureau of Investigation to medical and dental facilities regarding the looming dangers
Read MoreTelemedicine reduces diabetic retinopathy wait times in LA county clinics by 89.2%
(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review) A telemedicine-based diabetic retinopathy screening program eliminated the need for more than 14,000
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