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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AI predicts breast cancer risk better than current techniques

AI can identify women at a high risk of developing breast cancer more accurately than existing prediction models, according to a new study published in Radiology.

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AI gathers important LV volume data from cardiac MR images

Machine learning (ML) algorithms can evaluate cardiac MR (CMR) images and provide accurate measurements of left ventricular (LV) volumes from throughout the patient’s cardiac cycle, according to a new study published in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

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AI predicts dementia using EMR data

Machine learning models can be trained to predict chronic diseases such as dementia using electronic medical record (EMR) data, according to a new study published in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.

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CVS launches oncology care precision medicine strategy

CVS Health launched a new precision medicine strategy for payors called Transform Oncology Care, using genomic testing results at the point-of-prescribing for targeted treatments.

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Groups receive nearly $2M in funding for cancer research

Oncopole, a Montreal-based research center, announced that five teams won the Onco-Tech Competition and will receive a total of $1.97 ($2.6 million CAD) in funding.

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AI won’t replace radiologists, but it should make them better physicians

AI is almost certain to have a monumental impact on radiology, but what, exactly, will that mean for radiologists?

Civica Rx to ship out first 8 drugs

Civica Rx, the not-for-profit drug company startup created by a group of hospitals and health systems to reduce drug shortages, is prepared to ship its first eight injectable medicines.

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Humana’s new care coordination targets kidney disease

Humana is launching two new partnerships in four states to better care for its Medicare Advantage and commercially insured members who have kidney care.