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Barriers to mainstream genetic tests remain
Although genome sequencing has shown promise as a tool for the type of preventive care that will be necessary for successful accountable care, several drawbacks--such as the potential for over-treatment--remain, according to a Wall Street Journal article.
New research disputes claims EHRs improve diabetes care
Contrary to previous research, the use of electronic health records failed to improve care for diabetic patients in a study published in the Annals of Family Medicine. Researchers said patients at clinics using paper records were more likely than to meet all of three targets for hemoglobin A1c levels, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and blood pressure after two years than those treated at practices that used EHRs.
Personalized medicine helps researcher discover, tackle diabetes
In an extended look at the impact of personalized medicine, a Stanford University genetics professor was able to uncover a genetic predisposition to diabetes, then--after potential turned into
Michigan Beacon uses HIT for high-risk diabetes intervention
The Southeast Michigan Beacon Community is deploying a variety of health IT tools in its effort to improve care for high-risk patients with diabetes in an underserved area, according to an Office of
Hospitals to see bigger push to cut chronic care costs
The changes ushered in by the Affordable Care Act will prompt many insurers to push hospitals and other providers to clamp down on the costs of providing chronic care, reported The New York Times.
Cellnovo launches mobile diabetes app connected to insulin pump
Cellnovo, based in London, has launched what the company calls the world's first mobile-connected diabetes management system. Designed for use by patients with type 1 diabetes, the system includes a
Health technology for astronauts has earthly potential
Two new healthcare technologies developed with astronauts in mind also show promise as real-world applications. The first, a biocapsule developed by NASA scientist David Loftus, has the ability both
Diabetes, HIV the focus of new innovation challenge efforts
In addition to the follow-up care innovation challenge issued by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, two more health IT challenges were announced at yesterday's Care Innovation Summit
EHRs improve care given to diabetics
Type 2 diabetic patients being treated by doctors who use electronic health records are more likely to receive "optimal care" for their condition, according to a recent study published in Health
Spit on a strip? New biochip measures glucose using saliva
Diabetics soon may be able to test their glucose levels in their saliva, rather than pricking themselves to draw blood for testing. Researchers at Brown University have created a biochip that can
