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Researchers at the University of Washington have created a new app that was able to detect fluid in the middle ear in pediatric patients. 

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The Israel-based company is offering 11 genetic risk tests, three polygenic risk tests and 15 carrier status reports.

Using devices and systems that have not been authorized by the regulatory agency comes with a risk.

A study published in JMIR found that a fertility wearable was able to use skin temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate to help determine a woman's fertility window. 

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At the Cleveland Clinic Patient Experience Summit, representatives from the two health systems explain how listening to patients inspired care coordination tools, health finance platforms and a patient scheduler. 

The health system combines high tech and high touch to improve patient experience — and dramatically increase appointment booking.

Clifford Goldsmith, chief medical officer and national director of US providers at Microsoft Health and Life Sciences, discusses best practice for creating tools that engage patients and providers. 

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