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FDA’s New Priority Voucher Pilot Program Has Landed: CNPV

FDA Law

As defined by the National Cancer Institute, tumor board meetings convene multidisciplinary specialists to decide on the best treatment plan for new and complex cancer cases. FDA plans to issue a limited number of vouchers, without specifying an exact number as of yet. Easily interpreted clinical trial endpoints (e.g.,

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Hormonal Therapy Online in Canada | Top Answer Questions

Dr. Zaar

In this blog, we’ll answer the most common questions and explain why more people are choosing online hormonal therapy services across Canada. During the appointment, you discuss your symptoms and clinical records. Once the outcomes are to be had, the professional develops a personalized hormonal therapy plan.

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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

In our direct primary care setting, we take the time to deep-dive and explain options to our patients so they’re comfortable with a diagnosis and treatment plan that might not require an X-ray. An MRI augments and adds confidence to our clinical diagnosis. Imaging isn’t always required to get them there. Is an MRI Always Needed?

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Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy

Vascular Physician

How HBO Therapy Works During the treatment, the chamber is filled with 100% pure oxygen and the atmospheric pressure is increased to up to three times higher than normal. Transparent walls allow the clinical staff to monitor the patient closely and minimize discomfort for those with claustrophobia.

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Subclavian Steal Syndrome

Vascular Physician

CT angiography can be used to determine the underlying cause and develop a treatment plan. Treatment Options Conservative management includes lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation, weight loss, and regular physical exercise.

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Power to the Patient with Patient Generated Health Data

FDA Law Blog

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) recently partnered with the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) to host a two-day workshop to help advance the use of patient-generated health data (PGHD) to support improved clinical trials, medical device development, and regulatory science.

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not. JAMA Pediatr.