Technology

This finding on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) remained even after the researchers adjusted for glycemic control according to HbA1C levels.

CMS is highly likely to negotiate the price of the obesity medication semaglutide in the coming years; many health care providers are trying to determine whether their cyberattack insurance will help cover their losses after the Change Healthcare hack; the US life expectancy increased for the first time in 2 years.

A global AIDS program that was in limbo for months got temporary relief after congressional negotiators agreed to a 1-year renewal in the next government funding package; the outcome of the November presidential election could determine the state of fetal tissue research in the US; federal officials and industry executives failed to make improvements that stop hacking attacks.

The approval makes atidarsagene autotemcel (arsa-cel [Lenmeldy]; Orchard Therapeutics) the first approved treatment for metachromatic leukodystrophy, a disease caused by a mutation in the ARSA gene and marked by progressive declines in both the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Analysis of single-agent, combination, and novel bispecific antibodies revealed a positive landscape of treatment for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

UnitedHealth Group aims to restore services amid investigations; providers advised to administer measles vaccine to infants before international travel; study finds significant increase in medication abortions after Supreme Court decision.

AstraZeneca joins efforts to address high drug prices by capping out-of-pocket costs for its inhalers; Opill, the first OTC birth control pill, is now accessible through online sales; expansion prompts questions on the effectiveness and regulation of remote monitoring technology.

This scoping review discovered potential risks and critical gaps in the efficacy, safety, and transparency of current artificial intelligence (AI) dermatology mobile apps, emphasizing the need for regulatory intervention.

A multicentric, single-arm diagnostic study created a decentralized federated learning model for the classification of invasive melanomas and nevi, showcasing comparable results to centralized data models.

The HHS Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether patient data were exposed in the cyberattack on Change Healthcare; a new study claims that the US’ high maternal mortality rates are the product of flawed data; HHS secretary is open to drug testing recipients of welfare.

Telehealth, which increased 63-fold from 2019 to 2020, has potential for managing and delivering care to patients with rheumatic diseases.

A deep learning model may be able to outperform ophthalmologists in predicting neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) recurrence.

Novo Nordisk is working with authorities in several countries to tackle counterfeit versions of popular diabetes drug semaglutide (Ozempic); Amylyx’s controversial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) drug failed to help patients in a large follow-up study; disruptions from the Change Healthcare cyberattack are costing health providers as much as $1 billion a day.

Starting summer 2024, individuals across the US will be able to purchase a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) without needing a prescription.

The poster session at the Americas Committee for Research and Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum 2024 dedicated a section to emerging developments in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and treatment approaches in multiple sclerosis (MS).

On day 2 of the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum 2024, speakers gave great attention to novel developments in the field of imaging and 3D modeling in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, founder and medical director of Joi Life Wellness Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center, explains the issue of underrepresentation in MS clinical trials and the potential for digital health technologies to help overcome this barrier.

Stephen Speicher, MD, Flatiron Health, highlights the organization's frameworks for ensuring ethical artificial intelligence (AI) usage, emphasizing the importance of providers and health systems asking critical questions when considering AI tools.

Marisa McGinley, DO, explains how technology can help improve access to multiple sclerosis (MS) care.

Blockage of proposed bill that would protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) reignites debate over reproductive rights and health care access; ransomware attack leaves patients and providers stranded; people 65 years and older should get an additional booster for the COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says.

Survey highlights widespread opposition to Alabama's law restricting in vitro fertilization (IVF) access; investigation focuses on potential anticompetitive practices; Medicare weighs options for implementing a new program to deliver healthy meals to seniors with chronic conditions.

An on-body delivery system approved last fall for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) has seen rapid uptake and is now being studied for use with isatuximab.

The House Democratic Women’s Caucus wrote a letter urging insurers to comply with both contraceptive coverage requirements and recent Biden administration guidance; several pharmacy chains are experiencing disruptions following a hack at Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth’s technology unit; the FDA said it is not planning to take a tougher stance against clinical trial reporting requirement noncompliance.

Glaucoma specialists were outperformed by a large language model chatbot when it came to diagnostic and treatment accuracy in glaucoma cases.

More than half of US adults have a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act (ACA); smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided; many believe artificial intelligence (AI) could be the solution to physician burnout.

Discontinuation of asthma drug leaves patients in search of alternative; FDA’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) raises opportunities and challenges; landmark FDA approval signals hope for millions with severe food allergies.

Medicare beneficiaries are beginning to see the first savings from the Inflation Reduction Act; abortion pills prescribed to patients via telehealth and the mail are safe; nearly half of health care workers have witnessed racism or discrimination in their workplace.

The Federal Trade Commission and HHS will examine generic drug shortage causes; the Biden administration recently dedicated an additional $515 million to a major initiative to study long COVID; cybersecurity experts warn that US hospitals are at risk for attacks and the government is doing little to prevent such breaches.

Expert interviews highlight advancements and challenges in diabetes care technology, including automated insulin delivery systems and continuous glucose monitors, as well as improvements in insurance coverage.

This evaluation looks at a postdischarge digital engagement (PDDE) program using causal inference methods to examine the impact of PDDE on readmission.