Precision Medicine

A doctor looking for patient data on a desktop computer
By Adam Ang 12:51 am December 22, 2023
Also, FPT has closed a deal to exclusively distribute Nipro's blood glucose monitors in Vietnam.
Healthcare professional with tablet and laptop
By Andrea Fox 11:49 am December 14, 2023
The agency said the new strategy is critical to achieving its goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% and improving the burdens of cancer treatments on patients and families.
Tom Kiesau of Chartis on AI
By Bill Siwicki 10:47 am December 07, 2023
A healthcare consultant discusses how automation is enabling more tailored engagement that can help patients better adhere to their care plans and deliver a more personalized care experience in general.
Patient with kerchief speaks to a clinician and reviews information on a tablet.
By Andrea Fox 03:02 pm December 04, 2023
The organization reported that it detected intrusion over the Thanksgiving holiday. All clinics and the MyChart patient portal are operating.
Scientists working on a lab experiment using a digital tablet
By Adam Ang 01:41 am November 07, 2023
A new report points out India's enormous potential to become a global medical device powerhouse.
Quantum physics illustration
By Andrea Fox 10:59 am November 06, 2023
A new competition could give as many as four health tech or life sciences companies 24 weeks of access to IBM Quantum System One, along with insights from health system clinicians and other education.
IBM Quantum System One at Cleveland Clinic
By Andrea Fox 02:39 pm October 25, 2023
Researchers will use $40 million in funding to develop quantum algorithms and workflows. They will also partner with Algorithmiq on a second initiative to create computational tools that demonstrate quantum advantage.
Two surgeons checking on an operation's progress through a digital monitor
By Adam Ang 12:43 am October 18, 2023
A pioneering trial between Singapore and Japan has proven that it is feasible.
Dr. Tomi Pastinen, director of Children’s Mercy Kansas City's Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine
By Andrea Fox 11:15 am October 16, 2023
The Kansas City hospital has developed a process for performing whole-genome sequencing tests in the clinical setting. The next step is to use the data in clinical validation testing, says the director of its Genomic Medicine Center.
A pathologist analysing samples using a computer at the Shimadzu-CGH Clinomics Centre
By Adam Ang 05:49 am October 11, 2023
Its hypertension-focused centre with Shimadzu has reduced the turnaround time of testing for primary aldosteronism, which was previously done overseas.