University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists say they have created a safe and easily implantable weight-loss device that in lab experiments, aided rats in shedding nearly 40% of their body weight.
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Unmet Medical Needs Persist Across Many Diseases
Unmet need is a persistent problem in the orphan and neglected diseases spaces, but can also be found in a plethora of non-orphan and non-neglected disease categories. Insufficient R&D can be a reason, and scientific bottlenecks also contribute to unme…
Judge’s Order Won’t Derail Future CVS-Aetna Insurance Products
A federal judge’s continuing review of CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna shouldn’t be a hurdle to integration and future new product launches, analysts say.
Peak RSV Season Is Almost Here, How To Protect Against This Respiratory Virus
Each year around the world, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections cause somewhere between 160,000 and 200,000 deaths.
Chronic Wasting Disease In Tennessee, That Makes 24 States Potentially With ‘Zombie’ Deer
Tennessee has now seen CWD, and not just 10 cases. The state has seen at least 13 deer with the disease.
Aural Pleasures — 2018 Edition
My current favorite podcasts — and audiobooks — for healthcare innovators.
We Are Not A Dashboard: Contesting The Tyranny Of Metrics, Measurement, And Managerialism
Data sciences and technology could, and must, play a vital role. But they haven’t earned the right to be considered an end in themselves. They represent potentially valuable tools, ideally in the hands of experienced, inquisitive practitioners, who uni…
Blame Government Regulations for America’s Uninsured Problem
Government mandates deserve much of the blame for the rise in the number of uninsured Americans.
Walgreens: Humana Senior Clinics May Be Primary Care ‘Template’ In Many Stores
Walgreens says Humana senior health clinics could become a “template for primary care” in many of its drugstores, executives said.
How Singing A Weezer Song Helped This 19-Year-Old During Brain Surgery
19-year-old Kira Iaconetti wanted to preserve her musical ability. So when she underwent an awake craniotomy at Seattle Children’s Hospital, this is what happened.
