This year’s Next Billion-Dollar Startups list reflects the bright spots in a tough economy, notably healthcare.
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Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2020
For the sixth year in a row, Forbes, in partnership with TrueBridge Capital Partners, has searched the country for the next unicorns. In a tough year, these 25 fast-growing companies stand out.
New Paper Finds Startling Number Of Asymptomatic Covid-19 Carriers
An unwitting study on a small ship headed out just as the pandemic was starting reveals some interesting realities about the coronavirus.
Doctors In London Using Mixed-Reality Headsets To Treat Coronavirus Patients, Reducing Need For PPE
Doctors at Imperial College London are now using augmented reality headsets to help reduce the number of persons necessary at the bedside, while at the same time enhancing communication, and ultimately reducing usage of PPE by healthcare providers.
2 Reasons Why Flu Season Alongside Coronavirus May Be Overwhelming
This unprecedented combination will truly challenge healthcare systems and society in the coming months, for multiple reasons.
The Joint Commission To Resume Hospital Inspections After Pandemic Hiatus
The Joint Commission, accreditor of thousands of U. S. healthcare facilities is set to resume its surveys in June as hospitals and health systems re-open to visitors and begin to return hospital operations to a new normal.
Contrary To The Views Of Naysayers, Covid-19 Pandemic Is Showing The Importance Of Biopharma
If anything, the coronavirus pandemic shows that the biopharmaceutical industry is vibrant and can be very responsive to pandemics. Is it perfect? No. But, we should all be thankful we have it in times like these.
Goldman Sachs Forecasts Unemployment To Peak At 25%, Remain High For Next Two Years
Widespread unemployment could linger longer than expected and slow an economic recovery.
When Can Kids Play Sports Again? How To Keep Youth Safe From Coronavirus
According to a survey, 50% of parents worried that their children will get Covid-19 by returning to sports. Here is guidance on what to do.
Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE
Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.
