Earlier this week, we discussed 23andMe, a company that offers customers genetic testing without needing to go through a doctor. Today’s post looks more broadly at how genetic and genomic data are used in medicine today and how they may be used in the future. (more…)
This post is the first of a two part series. Read part two here. Recently, a company called 23andMe, along with several other genetic testing companies, got into trouble with the FDA. The kerfuffle around 23andMe raises some interesting questions around genomic medicine and how (more…)
Until recently, the physician had the sole responsibility for providing medical knowledge during an office visit. Now patients bring their own information to the table when going to the doctor’s office. Many patients take a greater role in clinical decisions than they have in the (more…)
Everyday Health and Twitter have partnered with HealthBeat to post promoted Tweets triggered by keyword, location, or other specific targets. It is a clever idea that can help Everyday Health not only reach users who are actively experiencing symptoms, but also lead them to content (more…)