How to Fix the Paradox of Primary Care
By MATTHEW HOLT If health policy wonks believe anything it’s that primary care is a…
How to Fix the Paradox of Primary Care
By MATTHEW HOLT If health policy wonks believe anything it’s that primary care is a good thing. In theory we should all have strong relationships with our primary care doctors. They should navigate us around the health system and be arriving on our doorsteps like Marcus Welby MD when needed. Wonks like me believe that…
Sarepta Stops Stop Shipments of Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy After Second Patient Death
Like the first death reported in March, Sarepta Therapeutics attributed the fatality to a case of acute liver failure following dosing of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Elevidys. The company has proposed an immunosuppressive regimen to mitigate the liver injury risk posed by the therapy. The post Sarepta Stops Stop Shipments of Muscular Dystrophy…
The ER Is Bursting at the Seams — Employers Hold the Key to Change
Using the ED for non-emergencies costs more than many people’s monthly student loan payments and strains an already fragile system. Employers who bridge knowledge gaps and educate employees in engaging ways can foster a healthier workforce and reduce ED strain. The post The ER Is Bursting at the Seams — Employers Hold the Key to…
6 Questions To Ask Before Integrating AI Into A Clinical Workflow
As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) advances in healthcare, key considerations can help validate that the technology is purpose-built to help clinicians protect patient safety. The post 6 Questions To Ask Before Integrating AI Into A Clinical Workflow appeared first on MedCity News.
‘Not Accountable to Anyone’: As Insurers Issue Denials, Some Patients Run Out of Options
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — By the time Eric Tennant was diagnosed in 2023 with a rare cancer of the bile ducts, the disease had spread to his bones. He weighed 97 pounds and wasn’t expected to survive a year with stage 4 cancer. Two years later, grueling rounds of chemotherapy have slowed the cancer’s progress, even…
A Revolutionary Drug for Extreme Hunger Offers Clues to Obesity’s Complexity
Ali Foley Shenk still remembers the panic when her 10-year-old son, Dean, finished a 20-ounce box of raisins in the seconds the cupboard was left unlocked. They rushed to the emergency room, fearing a dangerous bowel impaction. The irony stung: When Dean was born, he was so weak and floppy he survived only with feeding…
INVEST Pitch Perfect Spotlight: How DUOS Is Leveraging Tech To Support Older Adults
DUOS recently won the health tech consumer/employer track of MedCity News’ INVEST Pitch Perfect contest. The company supports older adults and their caregivers by addressing health-related social needs and connecting patients to care. The post INVEST Pitch Perfect Spotlight: How DUOS Is Leveraging Tech To Support Older Adults appeared first on MedCity News.
ASCO 2025 Recap: Rise of the Bispecifics, Dueling Degraders, ADCs of Interest & More
Bristol Myers Squibb’s new multibillion-dollar partnership in a hot area of cancer research overshadowed many of the announcements at the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago. We covered that news and other developments from the largest cancer conference in the world. The post ASCO 2025 Recap: Rise of the…
Attacking Food Allergies: How Technology can Ease the Path to New Treatments Without the Pain
Advances in flow cytometry could enable researchers to uncover valuable insights about food allergies without allergen exposure. The post Attacking Food Allergies: How Technology can Ease the Path to New Treatments Without the Pain appeared first on MedCity News.
If We Treated Tooth Decay Like We Treat Heart Disease, We’d Save Billions
Oral diseases cost Americans almost $140 billion annually. What will it take to bring these costs down? The post If We Treated Tooth Decay Like We Treat Heart Disease, We’d Save Billions appeared first on MedCity News.
