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Bayer’s Removal Of Contraceptive Device Essure Praised By Activists

Activists are grateful to see Bayer stop sales and distribution of the permanent contraceptive device Essure, but women’s health providers say the decision reduces women’s options.

How Is AI Used In Healthcare – 5 Powerful Real-World Examples That Show The Latest Advances

Healthcare can be transformed with the innovation and insights of AI and machine learning. From robot-assisted surgery to virtual nursing assistants, diagnosing conditions facilitating workflow and analyzing images, AI and machines can help improve out…

No, A Big NIH Trial Did Not Show That Lowering Blood Pressure Will Prevent Dementia

It’s been widely reported that a big new NIH trial shows that aggressive blood pressure lowering can reduce the risk of dementia. The reports are not true.

CRISPR Chaos: 3 Shorts And A Buy In Gene Editing

MoneyShow contributor John McCamant issues short sale recommendations for three stocks in the gene-editing biotech space. The editor of The Medical Technology Stock Letter talks about recent news and repeats a Strong Buy rating for one gene-editing pla…

A Key Critic Emerges To Rite Aid Sale Ahead of Shareholder Vote

Proxy advisor Glass Lewis & Co. is the latest recommending that Rite Aid shareholders vote against Rite Aid’s sale to Albertsons

The Real Future Of Artificial Intelligence And Cancer

How will AI help in the fight against cancer?

Why Men Report Having Many More Sexual Partners Than Women: Study

A new study looks at the reasons why men mysteriously have far more sexual partners than women.

Regeneron’s Billionaire Founder Battles The Drug Pricing System

Regeneron’s Leonard Schleifer condemns greed at other drug firms. But what about the $37,000 price tag on his eczema drug?

Highly Anticipated Data On Would-Be Alzheimer’s Drug Raises Hope And Questions

Biogen’s Chief Medical Officer calls the results “a shot in the arm.” An analyst calls the noise “deafening.” A doctor sees potential help for patients.

Failure To Protect: Air Force Handling Of Colonel’s Child Sex Assault Charges Raises Questions

When the preschool-aged twins of an Air Force colonel repeatedly came home with suspicious injuries — and then one described sexual abuse — authorities got involved. And then unexpectedly closed the case.