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Consumer blood test to detect cancer hits market amid skepticism
By Caroline ChenHowever, there have been no long-term studies done on the test's ability to detect early-stage cancer in healthy individuals.
September 14, 2015
3rd Circuit revives suit North Jersey Brain v. AetnaA provider can sue for benefits whenever a patient assigns the benefits payments to the provider, a three-judge panel rules.
September 14, 2015
In Japan, the rise of the machines solves labor and productivityOne nursing home is using cybernetics to help workers with bad backs lift heavy patients.
September 14, 2015
The 11 biggest announcements from life and health insurers this weekAwards, recognitions, up-coming conferences and new products are some of the highlights in the industry.
September 14, 2015
The 11 biggest announcements from life and health insurers this weekAwards, recognitions, up-coming conferences and new products are some of the highlights in the industry.
September 14, 2015
Drug makers' popularity fallsDrug makers are still ahead of where they were in 2013.
September 14, 2015
Drug makers' popularity fallsDrug makers are still ahead of where they were in 2013.
September 14, 2015
Big pharma hands out Fitbits to collect better personal dataThe NIH knows of at least 299 wearable-based clinical trials.