22-01-2018 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com

Alberta college of physicians preparing for high-tech advancements in health

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta says it is taking steps to get a better handle on a number of emerging health technologies that could prove dangerous to patients if they aren’t properly regulated.
Software that can analyze diagnostic scans, wearable medical devices that generate real-time data, and “precision medicine” that tailors specific treatments to an individual’s genetic makeup are among the innovations the college may need to address in the years
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