The Medical Futurist

JUNE 17, 2025

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. For patients, it promises more accurate care and better outcomes. How about having a teledentist consultation?

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

The primary vehicle for FDA to request cybersecurity information in premarket submissions has been guidance documents. Congress has given FDA the authority to require device manufacturers to provide cybersecurity information in their premarket submissions for a “cyber device.” Software in a Medical Device, or SiMD).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This need became apparent with the initiation of the Alberta Surgical Initiative’s Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST). Study Design and Analysis: We used a mixed-method complexity-informed methodology. Setting: Alberta, Canada from May 2022 to October 2023. Setting: Alberta, Canada from May 2022 to October 2023.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 28, 2025

At Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States, patients live 6 to 8 years longer than the national average. And Kaiser Permanente’s systemwide, long-term focus on high-quality care through population health management has helped improve Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures, such as in diabetes care and more.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

A year ago we did our first “Deprescribing Super Special”. Alex: And we have Kevin McConeghy, who is a clinical pharmacy specialist at the VA Medical Center in Providence, and a PhD candidate at the Brown School of Public Health. Eric: So we’re calling this a deprescribing super special. Alex: So this is Super special 2.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Compared to that, our hearing only processes 11 percent of information, while smell 3.5 In 2015, surgeons in Manchester, UK have performed the first bionic eye implant for an AMD patient using Second Sight’s innovation. The journal Nature provided a commentary report on HKUST’s research into the bionic eye.

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Barton Associates

MAY 22, 2025

As dental facilities across the country face challenges in meeting patient demand, more are turning to locum dentists for relief. Even outside of shortage areas, many dental facilities face challenges in offering prompt appointment availability—particularly for new patients.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

Ask for Recommendations When you’re looking for a hormone doctor, people you trust can provide valuable recommendations. Your Connecticut-based primary care doctor is a good place to start, as they understand your health history and can refer you to a trusted hormone doctor that specializes in your condition.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

APRIL 12, 2025

Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the field will grow by 15 percent from 2023 to 2033 , which is higher than the average for roles that provide support to healthcare professionals. What Medical Assistants Do Medical assistants play a crucial role in healthcare by supporting physicians and other providers.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 20, 2025

They support patients and clinical staff by handling the essential administrative tasks that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. As a medical office assistant, some of your day-to-day responsibilities may include: Greeting and checking in patients. Confirming patients’ insurance coverage.

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GeriPal

APRIL 27, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary We have a special extra podcast this week. The company has expanded its palliative care services through partnerships with hospitals and other managed care providers, according to AccentCare CEO Stephan Rodgers. Transcript Eric: Hey, GeriPal listeners, this is a GeriPal special episode. Eric: Yeah.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 27, 2025

Healthcare administrative assistants handle the clerical and office tasks that support patient care. Their role improves the patient experience and helps doctors, nurses, and other providers work more efficiently. Typical responsibilities include: Managing front desk operations, including greeting patients and answering phones.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

The insurer not only stopped paying current claims but also moved to claw back tens of thousands of dollars it had paid to providers in the two years since she turned 65. Some of those providers are now seeking payment from her. A UnitedHealthcare spokesperson declined to provide an on-the-record statement, citing safety concerns.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating endocrine system disorders. Then, they complete two to three years of specialized training in endocrinology, which prepares them to treat a wide range of conditions. People often see an endocrinologist after being referred by their primary care provider.

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ABIM

MAY 7, 2025

Blueprints provide an outline of what content will appear on an assessment and the relative percentage of the assessment covered by each topic area. During this process, Item-Writers will often provide feedback and societies provide their own perspectives on behalf of their members.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 7, 2023

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. Special thanks to Manpreet Singh, MD ( @MprizzleER ) for helping to put this collaboration together. Government. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2017;21(3):395-396.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

Know Your Baseline Your first cholesterol screening in your 20s or 30s provides a baseline for future test results. Early screening arms you and your doctor with the information needed to custom-design a prevention strategy that works for your age, health status, lifestyle, and cholesterol levels.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 25, 2025

Differentiated thyroid cancer patients who receive radioiodine (RAI) treatment after surgery have increased relative survival rates compared to those who do not receive the treatment.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Additionally, our guests urge us to recognize the ways in which our patients are impacted by incarceration and to ask our patients about these impacts in order to better care for them. People who are incarcerated are dehumanized and feel they are treated as inmates, rather than as patients.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 19, 2023

In this blog we examine the Special Controls put in place to mitigate false results, incorrect interpretation of results, and incorrect operation of the device. The Special Controls are silent on what would constitute appropriate levels of evidence necessary to satisfy this criterion. analytical, clinical and stability).

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Chemical characterization identifies and quantifies chemicals that may be released from the medical device, while a toxicological risk analysis (TRA) evaluates the risks to the patient associated with the chemicals identified. Data from chemical characterization studies must be evaluated in a separate TRA following ISO 10993-17 guidelines.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 14, 2025

They are often the first interface for patients experiencing mental health crises, not academic medical centers. There are a growing number of Child Psychiatric Access Programs, including one in Massachusetts, which provide quick access to psychiatric consultation and facilitates referrals for accessing ongoing behavioral health care.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 28, 2025

So, get ahead by looking up nutrition information online and deciding what to order before you arrive. Take Control with Special Orders Don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions or special preparations to fit your cholesterol needs. Special orders allow you to transform menu items into better-for-you options.

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FDA Law Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Importantly, the Hub is intended to establish a new model within FDA, which leverages cross-Agency expertise in providing guidance and conducting reviews for products for rare disease populations. By Sarah Wicks & James E. Valentine & Frank J.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a complex and progressive disease requiring highly specialized care, especially in emergency situations. When patients with DMD present in the Emergency Department (ED), an understanding of the nuanced aspects of their care is essential for optimal management.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2021

Valentine — For the last 13 years, this blogger has been at the center of what has now been dubbed “patient-focused drug development.” For 6 years, I served as a patient liaison within FDA in what was then called the Office of Special Health Issues. By James E.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 8, 2023

The discussion paper described a PCCP as including (1) the types of anticipated modifications (SaMD Pre-Specifications or SPS) based on the retraining and model update strategy and (2) the associated methodology (Algorithm Change Protocol or ACP) being used to implement those changes in a controlled manner to manage patient risks.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As both these categories of changes are currently permitted via a PMA supplement, and the goal of FDORA is to provide an alternative to the need for such supplements, we would expect major changes and modifications to intended use to be permissible via a PCCP as long as the device remains safe and effective without any change.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 4, 2023

In a DCT, trial-related activities may occur in trial participants’ homes, at local health care providers’ offices, or in local clinical laboratories. With regard to clinical trial visits and activities, the draft guidance provides examples of the types of approaches that may be possible with a DCT.

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The Motivated MD

OCTOBER 10, 2024

So, with this chapter, I hope to briefly touch on the basics of market investing and describe why simple diversification and index fund investing are the most effective ways for busy clinical physicians and healthcare providers to invest with the expectation of long-term gains. Don’t try to beat the market; be the market.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

More information about the conference can be found here. Charles assists clients across a range of FDA-related regulatory matters by providing timely strategic advice on new drug and biologic development and helping them tackle complex regulatory issues. For complete information on the conference, click here.

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 2024

The De Novo process provides a regulatory pathway to classify novel devices for which general controls alone or general and special controls provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness for the intended use. The classification order identifies the special controls and therefore is extremely important.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Joe 03:55 You know, my thoughts are screening is important for a variety of reasons, and certainly Doctor Boris and Soo and Anna, Doctor chodos can provide a lot greater clinical insight than I. There has to be effective support provided behind any type of screening strategy in order for it to truly be effective. Joe, your thoughts?

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 7, 2025

The Seventh Circuit took a more lenient approach than the Fourth Circuit, focusing its rationale on whether an independent contractor had improper influence over a healthcare providers independent healthcare decisions. Physicians had ultimate control and exercised independent judgment over their patients healthcare decisions.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 16, 2020

19:05 Clarifying the “ethics vs science” argument and critiquing research techniques 22:00 Resurgence of race-based speculation in COVID-19-related research 25:57 Implantation of ideas about innate racial inferiority within medicine 28:32 Will removal of race from algorithms potentially harm our patients?

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