Technology

 
Novel Web App for OTC Statin Medication: TACTiC Study Lead Author Steven Nissen, MD, Explains Findings
May 01, 2024

Dr Nissen discusses the impetus behind the study, the potential public health implications of the results, and more.

FDA Clears First AI-Based Algorithm to Detect Heart Failure during Routine Exams
April 03, 2024

The Low EF AI is designed to detect low ejection fraction in 15 seconds during a primary care exam.

Blood-Based DNA Test for Colorectal Cancer: Daily Dose
March 28, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Next-Generation Cologuard Surpasses FIT for Colorectal Cancer Detection in Pivotal BLUE-C Trial
March 21, 2024

Cologuard Plus bests previous iteration and demonstrates greater sensitivity and specificity for any CRC relative to fecal immunochemical tests.

Blood-Based DNA Test Shows Sensitivity of 83% for Colorectal Cancer
March 15, 2024

Findings from the ECLIPSE clinical trial showed the blood-based cancer screening test detects 83% of people with CRC, with a specificity of 90%.

Could Prior Authorization Work Win its Own CPT Code?
March 12, 2024

A CPT code for time spent petitioning insurance companies to approve patient prescriptions has been proposed before; sentiment was not unanimous.

Real-World Studies Show Significant HbA1c Reductions with GLP-1 RA and Freestyle Libre CGM Used Together
March 06, 2024

One study showed a significant 1.5% decrease in HbA1c 6 months after participants taking a GLP-1 RA started using the Freestyle Libre system.

FDA Clears First-Ever OTC Glucose Sensor: Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System
March 06, 2024

The Dexcom system is for adults over the age of 18 years who do not use insulin, such as individuals with T2D who use oral medications, a US population of 25 million.

Newly FDA-Authorized Diabetes Digital Therapeutic Can be Cost-Effective, According to Modeling Study
January 22, 2024

The digital prescription therapeutic when used along with prescription diabetes therapies, can help reduce the costs of managing the disease and enhance standard of care.

Tips for Safe Post-Pandemic Telehealth Use
December 28, 2023

Beware the potential pitfalls of telemedicine, from privacy concerns to patient confusion, says associate general counsel for The Doctors Company.