Biotech aims to make stem cell transplants outpatient procedures

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Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. TOP STORIES A biotech's bold vision to turn stem cell transplants into outpatient procedures Versant Ventures has launched Cimeio Therapeutics, a biotech startup with technology that can shield transplanted stem cells or cell therapies. Shielding these cells enables them to be dosed alongside an immunotherapy—an approach that is not currently done because the therapies don't discriminate between diseased cells and transplanted ones. Sponsored Content Webinar: Quantifying healthcare interoperability during Covid-19 From MedCity News & Surescripts April 28, 2022 1pm ET / 10am PT We've made significant progress on interoperability from initiatives like the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement to health tech vendors and healthcare providers working to make patient data more accessible. But is the interoperability glass half full or half empty? What progress have we made and what challenges remain? This webinar sponsored by Surescripts will take stock of the past two years since the Covid-19 pandemic started and explore the progress we've made. How the test-to-treat pillar of the U.S. Covid strategy is failing patients By Hannah Recht, Kaiser Health News Friday, April 15, 2022 6:54 PM Large swaths of the country had no test-to-treat pharmacies or health centers listed as of April 14. And the website of the largest participant, CVS, has significant technical issues that make booking an appointment difficult. Read more » How vocal biomarkers are becoming a necessary tool for remote patient monitoring By David Liu Friday, April 15, 2022 1:08 PM With the information contained in a simple 30-second voice sample, providers can help patients get ahead of future health issues and prescribe or adjust treatment plans as needed. Read more » A biotech's bold vision to turn stem cell transplants into outpatient procedures By Frank Vinluan Friday, April 15, 2022 1:05 PM Versant Ventures has launched Cimeio Therapeutics, a biotech startup with technology that can shield transplanted stem cells or cell therapies. Shielding these cells enables them to be dosed alongside an immunotherapy—an approach that is not currently done because the therapies don't discriminate between diseased cells and transplanted ones. Read more » Nurses union survey finds workplace violence, unsafe working conditions are on the rise By Michael Schroeder Friday, April 15, 2022 12:55 PM The survey, released Thursday by National Nurses United, polled 2,575 registered nurses. Hospital RNs also reported that their hospitals are still not adequately prepared for a Covid-19 surge. Read more » SPONSORED Healthcare's data conundrum: How to succeed in a data-filled world From Nik Green, Chief Data Officer, Mercury Healthcare Here are some essential steps that healthcare organizations can use to better meet current consumer expectations. Learn More! MedCity News   611 Broadway    New York,  NY   10012   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to MedCity Daily Digest from MedCity News. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails