Sandra Levy
Sandra Levy is a reporter specializing in health and healthcare trends. She has held the position of Associate Editor of Healthline Networks’ news division. From 1998 to 2008, Levy was a reporter, and managing Editor-Projects for Drug Topics Magazine, where she covered pharmacy chains and business, self care, over-the-counter medicines, and Rx-to-OTC switches. She also served as Senior Medical Writer for WRS Health, an EMR software company, and co-authored an e-book on hyperparathyroidism. Levy has authored several weekly columns for Gannett Company's Journal News, served as Newsletter Editor for the Rockland Business Association, and as a reporter for The Hudson Valley Business Journal.
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Stem cells and biomechanics help predict and treat inherited heart defects
The technology, developed by a multi-institutional team led by the Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute, would allow doctors to intervene earlier to help patients manage their conditions and help inform future pharmacologic treatment options.
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Can a smartphone-enabled testing platform make DIY urine tests more accurate?
The researchers’ next goal is to make a more integrated system so that the processing is done on the phone so the user can see the results as soon as testing is done.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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EMR data helps Boston Children’s predict flu cases in real time
The system’s estimates of national and regional flu activity had error rates 2- to 3-fold lower than earlier predictive models. It also correctly estimated the timing and magnitude of the national flu peak week.
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New brain imaging agent is marker for progression of Alzheimer’s
In the new study, the researchers used a compound that has a very high affinity for tau proteins.
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Can a personalized 3-D virtual heart predict who’s at risk for arrhythmia?
In a newly published study, the researchers reported that their new digital approach yielded more accurate predictions of future arrhythmic events than current blood pumping measurements.
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Smartphone app may help AFib patients take fewer blood thinners
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania presented their study findings last week at the Heart Rhythm Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco.
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Could a surgical robot for soft-tissue surgery be the next STAR in the OR?
Imagine this scenario: A surgeon is set to suture pieces of soft tissue on a patient, but instead of doing the whole procedure by himself, he turns to a surgical robot for assistance.
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‘Kidney on a chip’ may provide clues to safer ICU medication dosing
The Michigan researchers developed a microfluidic device that sandwiches a thin, permeable polyester membrane and a layer of cultured kidney cells between the top and bottom compartments.
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Google seeks patent for implantable, smart intraocular device
If Google is able to overcome the many hurdles to bringing this device to market, it could revolutionize the eye care industry. “What’s in their patent is the Holy Grail for patients over 40 years old,” said Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino, an optometrist in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
