Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek is approved to treat recessive and dominant forms of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), a rare genetic skin disorder. The redosable gene therapy, applied to the skin, delivers a gene that gets cells to produce collagen that DEB patients lack.
Researchers have known for decades that viruses can beat back cancer. But it's been hard to design a virus that does the trick. A new wave of startups is optimistic they have found the keys.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
The insurer, which also owns Allegheny Health Network, struck a six-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud, which includes building out a new platform to help better manage patient care.
The new report, from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Center for Connected Medicine, surveyed 101 representatives of hospitals and healthcare systems. Nine out of 10 respondents said they were providing genomic or genetic testing or planning to.
Highmark Health is reimbursing Moving Analytics' virtual cardiac rehab tool through an innovation program and is expected to roll it out more broadly should the tool lower readmissions and lower costs.
Highmark Health is turning its internal VITAL Innovation program into a commercial offering meant to help startups test their products in real-world clinical environments.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
The new firm, currently known only as "NewCo," will be rebranded at the deal's close. In connection with the agreement, Mylan's CEO since 2012, Heather Bresch, plans to retire from her position.
Through Carnegie Mellon's $3.5 million contract and Pitt's $3.71 million contract, the organizations will work to develop a trauma care system that can treat and stabilize soldiers injured in remote locations.
The company, which is called Infectious Disease (ID) Connect, aims to virtually connect UPMC infectious disease specialists to other hospitals.
Though terms of the deal were not disclosed, the organizations said the combined company will serve almost 100 facilities in 14 states.
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
The Tus Science & Technology Service Group, an enterprise group in China, led the Series A round with participation from the commercialization arm of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — UPMC Enterprises.
Clinical decision support software was at the heart of at least three deals this month, most recently Via Oncology.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center was experiencing information technology-related problems. But with assistance from Colorado Springs, Colorado-based Cherwell Software, the health system was equipped to solve its IT service management issues.
The idea is that if clinicians have a better understanding of their patients' entire medical histories including their "addiction treatment" histories, they will avoid prescribing opioids to patients in recovery.
During a recent webinar hosted by the Center for Connected Medicine, three thought leaders discussed why healthcare is lagging behind in terms of cybersecurity initiatives.