NIH develops AI tool to better pair cancer patients with drugs

Researchers at the National Cancer Institute have developed an AI tool, PERCEPTION, that predicts patient responses to cancer treatment drugs using individual tumor cells. This approach provides better resolution data by utilizing single-cell RNA sequencing. The tool showed promise in clinical trials for myeloma and breast cancer by ranking drug combinations based on individual tumor…

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Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’

Medical providers are still struggling after a cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary disrupted payments. The digital network affected processes a significant number of U.S. patient records. Providers are facing difficulties in receiving payments and managing billing without the electronic remittance information. The cyberattack has cost UnitedHealth $870 million with a total expected cost of…

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OTC birth control ‘a tremendous advance’ in women’s health, with important caveats

Presenters at the ACP’s annual meeting discussed a new over-the-counter birth control option, norgestrel 0.075 mg (Opill), which is less effective than other options but important for women without health insurance. The presentation highlighted the importance of counseling patients on the pill’s history, side effects, and effectiveness, as well as the need to continue using…

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