Following a successful trial, Sweatcoin, a health and fitness app, is being prescribed to people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes across south west London. The 10-week Diabetes Prevention Programme trial included a…
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As we gear up for MedCity INVEST, May 22-24, at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, we turn our attention to the Pitch Perfect startup contest, which takes center stage at this conference. Startups in…
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During Covid-19, American healthcare rallied under extraordinary pressure, adapting quickly and finding new ways to collaborate. With the worst of the pandemic apparently behind us, it is time for the industry to turn to…
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ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot capable of mirroring intuitive human conversation, has taken the digital world by storm. Since its launch in November, ChatGPT has accomplished several impressive feats— passing graduate-level exams for…
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A team of medical engineers at Cornell University has developed a knitted glove that is designed to treat hand edema, where fluid accumulation leads to swelling in the hands. The condition can make it…
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Mail order pharmacies like Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and Amazon’s RxPass are making prescription drugs more accessible and affordable. But there’s one thing these companies are missing: in-depth consultations with pharmacists, a…
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In the first year of Covid-19, Medicare paid providers $1 billion for psychotherapy services, and $580 million were improper payments, including $348 million that were for telehealth services, a recent audit by the Office…
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The U.S. healthcare system’s shift from volume to value has been a trudging fifteen-year journey. Despite its potential to reduce costs and improve quality of care, the national movement toward value-based care has been…
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In order to carry out a seamless joint replacement, surgeons must create a customized preoperative plan for each patient. However, surgeons having to perform multiple operations per day are often too busy to dedicate…
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At the MedCity INVEST conference, scheduled for May 22-24 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, healthcare and life science startups have the opportunity to network and engage in salon-style discussions with investors. These Ask the Investor sessions will…
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