Category: healthcare

Will Trump, Congressional Infections Boost Innovations For Covid-19 Survivors?

The recent burst of coronavirus infections could accelerate three significant innovations affecting every Covid-19 survivor.

Jennifer Doudna’s New Gene Editing Company Launches With A $20 Million Round To Develop Genetic Medicines

What if you had a tool to change the genetic instructions that cause disease?
That’s what San Francisco-based Scribe Therapeutics hopes to do with its next-generation platform for gene editing.

How Gaps In Telehealth Access Could Impact Reproductive Health

Women with lower incomes are less likely to have knowledge of and use telehealth, according to a new survey from reproductive health nonprofit Power to Decide.

How This New Natural Remedy Startup Is Using Clinical Studies To Raise The Bar For The Wellness Industry

Hilma founders are setting a new standard for what it actually means to be ‘backed by science.’

Contagious Trump Removes Mask For White House Photo Op, Staff Nearby

The president removed his mask to pose for cameras after receiving treatment for Covid-19 at Walter Reed medical center.

Survivors & Thrivers

Amid a pandemic implosion, these startups showcase the strength, diversity and adaptability of America’s entrepreneurs—and provide hope for the country’s economic future.

This AI Startup Helps Hospitals Navigate Operational Troubles Of Covid-19 And Beyond

Qventus expects to hit $18 million in revenue by the end of the year, a 50% increase from 2019.

This AI Startup Raised $15 Million To Help Patients Transcribe Doctor Appointments

Pittsburgh-based Abridge already has 50,000 users, mainly through word-of-mouth.

Trump Back At White House, Says ‘Don’t Be Afraid’ Of Covid-19 Coronavirus, Here Are The Problems

Trump also said, “You’re going to beat it. We have the best medical equipment, we have the best medicines, all developed recently.” But is that giving too much credit to currently available treatments?

The Top 10 Health & Fitness Apps Of 2020 Have One Thing In Common (Mostly)

And … the US led the world in fitness and health app installs with 146% more app downloads than India.