AI is no panacea, but it can have a role in turning artisanal, trial-and-error drug development into a rapid, cost-effective, data-driven process. The post AI Meets Gene Editing: the Path to Plug-and-Play Drug Development appeared first on MedCity News.
This volume examines unsupported claims about ivermectin; the promotion of unproven “detox” supplements in response to falsehoods about the spike protein from the COVID-19 virus and vaccine; the unsubstantiated claim that byproducts from medication abortion pills contaminate the water supply; and the renewed debate over ADHD diagnoses and treatments.
This report provides an analysis of donor government funding to address the HIV response in low- and middle-income countries in 2024, the latest year available, as well as trends over time. It includes both bilateral funding from donors and their multilateral contributions to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund), UNITAID,…
As a postpartum doula, Dawn Oliver does her best work in the middle of the night. During a typical shift, she shows up at her clients’ home at 10 p.m. She answers questions they may have about basic infant care and keeps an eye out for signs of postpartum depression. After bedtime, she may feed…
Kelli Reardon undergoes an MRI twice a year to screen for breast cancer, a measure she said she must take to protect her health. Her mother died of the disease at age 48, putting Reardon at higher risk, and Reardon has dense breast tissue, which makes it harder to detect a growth through a mammogram….
By KIM BELLARD My friends, we are like explorers of yore standing at the edge of a known continent, looking out at the vast ocean in hopes of finding new, unspoiled, better lands across it. True, we may have despoiled the continent behind us, but certainly things will be better in the new lands. In…
We’re getting close to the July 19 deadline for submissions. Don’t miss this opportunity to pitch your company to a team of investors at INVEST Digital Health in Dallas on September 18! The post Is Your AI-Driven Healthcare Startup Ready for New Investment? Apply to INVEST Digital Health Pitch Perfect Today. appeared first on MedCity…
DATE: July 9, 2025 Now that President Trump has signed the megabill, KFF will hosted a virtual media availability for journalists on Wednesday, July 9 to answer questions about health care provisions in the law and their implications for health coverage, affordability, and state budgets, as well as potential political considerations for future elections. KFF’s…More
[Sponsored] CoraVie Medical CEO Aimee Garza and Dr. Michael Bloch, a hypertension specialist and clinical advisor for the startup, talk about why the healthcare industry needs a better approach to blood pressure monitoring. CoraVie is developing an implantable device that measures patients’ blood pressure, operating in a similar way to continuous glucose monitors. Watch or…
Verona Pharma bring to Merck the inhaled drug Ohtuvayre, which is FDA approved as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. While Ohtuvayre is projected to become a blockbuster product in COPD alone, its potential extends to other respiratory disorders as well. The post Merck Breathes Life Into Its Respiratory Prospects With $10B Deal to…