Lasers Redefine Medicine At the Speed of Light
In the past, lasers were fictional weapons created in comics to combat evil-doers. Today, fiction has become reality as medical specialists rely on advances in laser medicine to help provide patients of all ages with better and earlier detection of disease and improved treatments for common medical problems — combatting “evil” disease and medical problems […]
How Precision Medicine Can Help Us Move From Race-Based To Race-Conscious Medicine
Precision medicine is a promising approach that seeks to provide personalized treatments for patients by taking into account their unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. This approach has the potential to revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat diseases, as it allows us to tailor treatments to each patient’s specific needs, rather than using a […]
A Dose of Knowledge About Medicine Safety This Cold Season
Cold and flu season is upon us. Americans catch approximately 1 billion colds per year, and as many as 20 percent get the flu. Seven in 10 people will reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine to treat their coughs, stuffy noses and sniffles, and many of these medicines contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is the most common […]
Your Virtual Medicine Strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the health care industry to adapt to a new reality. Telemedicine and virtual care have become critical components of delivering care to patients while minimizing the risk of exposure to the virus. Virtual medicine has become a necessity for many health care providers and it is likely to become a […]
Are You Using Cold and Flu Medicine Correctly?
It seems pretty simple -; you cough, you take some cough medicine. But even over-the counter drugs can cause serious side effects, so it’s important to select your medication carefully and read all labels thoroughly. Here are some tips to keep in mind when seeking relief for cold and flu symptoms: Make sure not to […]
Health Trend to Watch in 2023 – Personalized Medicine
When scientists first read the entire genetic code of a human being in 2003, the monumental achievement promised a new era in medicine. What diseases we get, and how we respond to drugs, depends in large part on our own individual genes. Knowing our own genetic code, therefore, makes it possible to design specific treatments […]
Health Trend to Watch in 2018 – Personalized Medicine
When scientists first read the entire genetic code of a human being in 2003, the monumental achievement promised a new era in medicine. What diseases we get, and how we respond to drugs, depends in large part on our own individual genes. Knowing our own genetic code, therefore, makes it possible to design specific treatments […]
How Florence Medicine Expands Outpatient CV Capacity
Florence Medicine is a healthcare technology company that has developed a platform to expand outpatient cardiovascular (CV) capacity. The platform is designed to help healthcare providers better manage their CV patient population and improve access to care for patients with CV conditions. The Florence Medicine platform uses a combination of technology and clinical expertise to […]
Medicine Cabinets Need Spring Cleaning, Too
We all do it: we let over-the-counter (OTC) medicines like pain relievers for a headache, allergy medicine or cough and cold products pileup in our bathrooms. Especially over the past few years, you may have let medications linger in the house past their expiration dates. But old and unneeded medication should be disposed of safely, […]