Screening all pregnant women for a rare but fatal genetic disease is too expensive, researchers say in a new report that adds to a recent controversy about whether genetic tests are worth the cost.   The research is reported in the new issue of AMJOG and reported in summary here.
While scientists can already screen […]

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I have just received a breaking news update from Astellas regarding risks of using their antibiotic Vitabiv in pregnant women.   This is one of the most strongly worded warnings on use of an antibiotic in pregnancy I have seen recently.  I received a generic warning update last week from the American College of Ob Gyn […]

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Docinthemachine first exclusive report!

Olive Medicalhas developed a single use HD endoscopic camera system for surgical applications.  Traditional endoscopic camera systems consist of a camera head with a coupler to attach it to the scope and a camera control unit.  Camera head and control systems typically cost in the $30, 000 range.  olive’s approach is to […]

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