To Transform Healthcare, Embrace Responsible Innovation
Now is the time to gather forces to focus not on short-term wins and gains but on creating enduring long-term value for all.
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The New Pangenome Project Just Unlocked the Future of Precision Medicine
With a more inclusive reference data set, scientists and doctors will be able to more easily spot clinically relevant genetic variants for all people.
Menopause: It’s so Hot Right Now
Menopause is a $600 billion market opportunity that remains largely untapped.
Climate Change Threatens Everyone’s Health
But its impact will be brutal for some communities in particular.
New DNA Sequencing Technology Could Fuel Precision Medicine
One major obstacle to precision medicine for all? The cost of sequencing each person’s genome. New sequencing startups could change that.
Keeping First Responders Safe: How this Entrepreneur Found a Mission and Profitable Niche
Amit Kapoor built a high-growth business selling essential products that keep first responders and their patients safe.
The Handheld Medical Device Changing How Doctors Practice
Handheld ultrasound devices could eventually become as common as stethoscopes, and might even be used by patients themselves to send images to doctors from home.
Larry Brilliant at TE22: Global Warming Drives Health Threats
At Techonomy 22, noted philanthropist and public health expert pulled no punches as he weighed in on the Covid-19 response, the dangers of global warming, and more.
Hang On to That Mask — Reinfections Ratchet Up Risk of Death and Long-Term Effects
In two studies published this month, researchers report compounded risks of repeat Covid infections and the remarkable effectiveness of universal masking.