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Karen Lewis, MS, MM, CGC, Discusses Oncology and Genetic Testing
Karen Lewis, MS, MM, CGC, says the goals of Healthy People 2020 are developed by looking at a variety of key areas in healthcare, and then choosing the most actionable items to improve the overall health of the general population.
Karen Lewis, MS, MM, CGC, says the goals of Healthy People 2020 are developed by looking at a variety of key areas in healthcare, and then choosing the most actionable items to improve the overall health of the general population. Ms Lewis suggests that genomics is 1 area of medicine that is quickly growing.
“There is some evidence out there now to support the 2 actionable items regarding breast and ovarian cancers as well as colorectal cancer syndromes,” she says.
She adds that there are several drivers of genetic testing which include the development of new technology, public awareness of that new technology, and the development of pharmaceuticals that target specific genetic changes.
Balancing Life and Myeloma: A Patient-Centered Approach
November 22nd 2024In this second part of our discussion with Don M. Benson, MD, PhD, from our recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event in Cleveland, Ohio, he explains how his ultimate goal for his patients is for them to live as long and as well as possible.
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Community Investment, Engagement Are Essential to Fully Address Cardiovascular Health Disparities
November 19th 2024Community-based researchers can teach clinicians a lot about how to best approach underserved populations disproportionately impacted by cardiovascular health complications.
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