Last week a patient asked me about a senolytic compound she heard about on a podcast. It had been discovered by an AI platform, was already in Phase II trials, …
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According to the latest data from the American Heart Association, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, a position it has held for more than …
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Biogen is acquiring Apellis Pharmaceuticals in a $5.6 billion deal that brings two FDA-approved products commercialized in four indications, all of which are expected to contribute to the revenue growth …
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Why “Cleaning” Wipes Are Not Enough: Protecting Patients and Clinicians by Keeping Lead Aprons Truly Clean
In healthcare, we preach infection control, emphasizing hand hygiene, surgical site sterility, and protective equipment. But there’s a silent risk too many hospitals overlook: contamination on lead aprons, which clinicians …
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Editor’s Note: This roundup is meant to highlight some of the most notable funding rounds of the month and is not intended to be comprehensive. Health tech companies made several …
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A federal inquiry into the financial and national security implications of pharmaceutical imports is leading President Trump to impose steep new fees, but they won’t touch the medicines that most …
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There’s a new lawsuit added to the growing list of legal challenges hospitals have brought against the way CMS calculates payments to facilities that treat a large share of Medicare …
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EMS agencies everywhere are dealing with some tough challenges: overwhelmed crews, rising call volumes, and the never-ending need for accurate documentation. It’s quickly becoming clear that the old ways of …
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About 40% of collectible healthcare dollars in the U.S. now come from uninsured patients, according to research released this week by healthcare billing company Cedar. The share of dollars from …
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Amazon has added nutrition therapy platform Berry Street to its Health Benefits Connector, the companies announced on Tuesday. The Health Benefits Connector helps match Amazon customers to digital health solutions …