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Affirmative Action--A Crack in the Door to Higher Education [Special Report]

Annals of Family Medicine

Grade point average and standardized tests scores are heavily weighted during the admissions process in higher education; however, these metrics largely reflect the attributes of K-12 schools and access to advanced placement and science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) courses.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

Researchers say that the implant cannot provide any highly detailed vision – but it can help patients detect distinct patterns such as door frames and shapes. Running trials in animals will take additional engineering and safety tests. The journal Nature provided a commentary report on HKUST’s research into the bionic eye.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

” “Whether you’re the call center agent, the receptionist, [or] the lab tech, you participate and you provide the input into innovation,” said Dr. Nguyen. The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with more than 8,800 physicians providing care for over 4.8

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The New FDA Draft Human Factors Guidance: A Bridge Too Far

FDA Law Blog

In 2016 , the agency issued its definitive HF guidance, guide manufacturers through human factors engineering processes during the development of new medical devices, focusing specifically on the user interface. as a de novo special control or in a guidance document for a specific device type).

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Mastering Responses to FDA 510(k) AI Letters: A Strategic Approach

FDA Law Blog

Understanding the Traditional 510(k) Review Timeline There are three types of Premarket Notification 510(k)s: Traditional , Special , and Abbreviated. By Day 100 If MDUFA Decision is not reached by Day 100, FDA provides Missed MDUFA Decision Communication that identifies outstanding review issues.

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The Power Of A Nurse

StorytellERdoc

The engine is cut. From birth to now, each of us has been touched with the kindness and loving attention that a nurse has provided us. It is a special person who has this inherent recipe of characteristics and pursues one of the most noble professions in our society. Lights are turned off.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

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