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 Inside Memorial Hermann’s New Menopause Care Partnership with Midi Health – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Thursday October 19, 2023) Even though more than a million women across the U.S. undergo menopause each year, most doctors weren’t trained on how to address questions related to this natural transition in life or treat complications arising…  Medicaid Startups: Beware of the Healthcare Dabblers When Looking for Investors, Expert Says – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Thursday October 19, 2023) Medicaid needs innovation, but there are several barriers in place for startups, including challenges in raising capital. Medicaid-focused startups get substantially less funding than their Medicare Advantage counterparts. More than 90 million low-income people… |
 HLTH23: 6 Digital Health Executives Share Key Takeaways
HIT Consultant - (Thursday October 19, 2023) We reached out to six digital health executives for their key takeaways and reflections from attending the recent HLTH23 conference. Patches Seely MBA, BSN, RN, Executive Vice President of Clinical Solutions, Carenet Health “The energy of…  Lateral Flow Test for Gingivitis |
Medgadget - (Thursday October 19, 2023) Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a lateral flow assay that can detect bacterial toxins from Porphyromonas gingivalis, the causative bacteria for gingivitis. The technology could make it easier and faster to… |
 Amazon Pharmacy rolls out drone delivery service in Texas
MobiHealthNews - (Thursday October 19, 2023) Amazon Pharmacy announced Wednesday the launch of free drone delivery of prescription medications in 60 minutes or less for eligible customers in College Station, Texas. Over 500 medications for common conditions will be available via…  Sensor Monitors Transplanted Organs for Signs of Rejection |
Medgadget - (Thursday October 19, 2023) Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a sensor that can monitor transplanted organs for signs of rejection. Patients who receive transplants require immunosuppressive medication to ensure that their body does not reject the transplanted… |
 miRNA Therapy Slows Cancer Growth |
Medgadget - (Thursday October 19, 2023) Scientists at Purdue University have developed a microRNA therapy designed to slow tumor growth. The technology takes advantage of the tendency of several cancer types to express an excess of surface receptors that bind…  Driving Patient Behavior and Connecting Patients with Their Care Teams | Healthcare IT Today
Healthcare IT Today - (Thursday October 19, 2023) According to Rich Steinle, CEO of Carium, many healthcare organizations haven’t created a culture of “my health is every day” even though many of the DIY approaches to health like wearables are being fully… |
 Ball Changes Shape with Breath for Mental Health Management |
Medgadget - (Thursday October 19, 2023) Researchers at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom have developed a shape-shifting ball that can inflate and deflate in response to someone’s breath. The idea is an advancement of many techniques designed…  Driving Patient Behavior and Connecting Patients with Their Care Teams
Healthcare IT Today - (Thursday October 19, 2023)  According to Rich Steinle, CEO of Carium, many healthcare organizations haven't created a culture of "my health is every day" even though many of the DIY approaches to health like wearables are being fully… |
