Newborn Screenings May Lead to Early Detection and Treatment

Newborn Screenings May Lead to Early Detection and Treatment

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! Get educated by learning of a few of the disorders included in newborn screening and how they can be treated.In the United States, when a baby is born he/she is screened for an array of conditions that, if known about,...

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How Hugo Campos Became a Healthcare Data Liberation Advocate

How Hugo Campos Became a Healthcare Data Liberation Advocate

We recently interviewed Hugo Campos, a newly named White House Precision Medicine ‘Champion of Change,’ on his personal experience in the healthcare system and how he is working to shift 'business as usual.' Here’s what he had to say.Ellen T Matloff: You...

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Interview with Amy Gleason, COO of CareSync

Interview with Amy Gleason, COO of CareSync

We recently sat down with Amy Gleason, COO of CareSync and newly named White House Precision Medicine 'Champion of Change' to find out how she and her company are disrupting the healthcare system with a mix of technology and patient advocacy. Here's what she had...

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Understanding Sarcoma

Understanding Sarcoma

Updated June 25, 2019 What is sarcoma? Sarcoma is a group of cancers that often start in the soft tissue or bone. Soft tissue is composed of fat, blood vessels, nerves, muscles, deep skin tissues, and cartilage. What are the types of sarcomas? Soft tissue sarcoma and...

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21st Century Cures Act Approved by House of Representatives

21st Century Cures Act Approved by House of Representatives

On July 10, 2015, the House of Representatives approved the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) with a vote of 344-77. This act will launch healthcare into the 21st century by "investing in science and medical innovation, incorporating the patient perspective, and...

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