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AI/ML-enabled Medical Devices Have Everyone’s Attention, Including FDA’s

FDA Law Blog

Gonzalez — The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently published a series of articles as part of its special report “What’s Ahead for Artificial Intelligence.” Lloyd Minor, Dean of the Stanford University School of Medicine discusses both the potential promise of increasing use of AI in healthcare settings (e.g., Javitt & Steven J.

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You don’t need X-Rays to tell if a child is constipated

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.

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Unraveling Lymphedema: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

Other signs of lymphedema include: Feeling tightness or heaviness in the affected area Thickening of the skin Frequent infections It is best to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider as soon as you notice one or more symptoms of lymphedema. Early diagnosis could mean a more effective treatment plan.

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Arteriovenous Fistula: What It Is and How It Is Treated in Vascular Surgery

Vascular Physician

Diagnosis and Treatment of AVFs AVFs are diagnosed by a healthcare provider. If the healthcare provider suspects you have an AVF, they will request other tests to confirm it. If the healthcare provider suspects you have an AVF, they will request other tests to confirm it.

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Can a DVT go away on its own?

Vascular Physician

If your healthcare provider suspects that you could have DVT, they will likely perform a series of tests to provide you with a diagnosis and personalized treatment plan. • Venography: This test injects a special dye into a catheter that is inserted into your posterior knee or neck.

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It’s All So Simple Now: The First Traditional Marketing Authorization for a Non-PCR Based Test to Detect SARS-CoV-2

FDA Law Blog

The test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infections (COVID-19) in symptomatic individuals when tested at least twice over three days with at least 48 hours between tests. In the best tradition of teasers, keep reading our blog. symptomatic) when testing is started within 6 days of symptom onset.

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Proposed LDT Rule Raises Many Questions but Provides Few Answers

FDA Law Blog

There is much to unpack, and we intend to do so in a series of blog posts. The brevity of this change belies the foreseeably seismic impact of FDA regulation of clinical laboratories on the healthcare system. In this post, we focus on the proposed changes themselves, and the many questions the agency leaves unanswered.