Grants made by NIH and DOD to Sanaria Inc. www.sanaria.com, a for-profit company that works to develop and commercialize whole-parasite malaria vaccines, will enable Cryoport Inc. www.cryoport.com to assist Sanaria in designing and implementing the cryogenic cold logistics needed to send vaccines worldwide. (more…)
Update on Biosimilars
Experts estimate that biosimilars could save consumers as much as $250 billion in the next ten years. This is expected to impact some of the most vulnerable patient groups including those with low incomes, senior citizens, and individuals with multiple chronic diseases by increasing accessibility and reducing out-of-pocket costs. (more…)
“MORE Care” for Dental Services
The need to integrate preventative oral health practice into primary care in rural communities is difficult since a variety of barriers to oral care exist particularly for underserved populations. For example, rural areas are more likely than urban areas to be located within dental health professional shortage areas that have higher rates of poverty with fewer dental providers accepting Medicaid. (more…)
Introducing Medical Devices to Patients
The Department of Defense www.defense.goc provides tips on how providers should introduce medical devices to patients. DOD suggests that when providers are prescribing or recommending medical devices to patients, healthcare providers need to give very clear instructions on how the patient should properly use the device. (more…)
Device to Help Doctors & Patients
Rush University Medical Center https://www.rush.edu now offers the FDA-approved medical device called “Proteus Discover” that pairs medication with an ingestible sensor the size of a grain of sand which works together with a wearable sensor patch and mobile app. (more…)
Air Force to Open New Clinic
The Air Force http://dvbic.dcoe.mil is going to open a new clinic specializing in treating invisible wounds with an emphasis on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, and pain. According to Col. (Dr.) Caesar Junker, Chief of Wounded Warrior Programs for the Air Force Surgeon General, “Many patients with TBI may also be suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep issues, musculoskeletal complaints, and pain.” (more…)
Briefing on “Pursuing Health Equity”
The Health Affairs www.healthaffairs.org briefing at the National Press Club on June 6, 2017, discussed the results of the 2016 Health Affairs multi-year project that examined many of the factors contributing to disparities in health and healthcare. The results of the first phase of this work is included in the June issue of the Health Affairs journal “Pursuing Health Equity”. (more…)