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FHIR – pronounced ‘fire’ – grows as a patient data standard

January 26, 2020

“The web-based standard FHIR could hasten the day when we can view our full medical histories on a smartphone screen. Tech giants are hungry for a piece of the pie, but obstacles remain.” | learn more

under the microscope

FDA warns that fecal transplant is linked to a patient’s death

June 23, 2019

This is a real setback in FMT research. It highlights a need for better screening (like we do with blood). “The agency said two patients received donated stool that had not been screened for drug-resistant germs, leading it to halt […]

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You should take a peek at your doctor’s notes on your health

June 23, 2019

“Some patient advocates say your doctor’s notes offer insights you might never hear from your physician, putting patient and provider on the same page.” | learn more