Category: technology

Faulty Drug Tests, Solitary, Lack Of MAT Increase The Horrors Of 2020 Life In New York Prisons

Amid promoting International Overdose Awareness this week, prison and drug reform advocates say New York should not only suspend drug testing but redirect precious resources toward support rather than further punishment.

People Wear Condoms For Selfish Reasons. Are Masks Different?

Using a condom to block HIV/AIDS can be compared to wearing a mask to slow the spread of Coronavirus/Covid-19.

Not Wearing A Mask Is Like Smoking Near A Pregnant Woman

This is the best analogy for understanding why people should wear a face mask to slow the spread of Coronavirus.

The Inside Story Of Biotech’s Barnum And His Covid Cures

Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong’s radical cancer treatments made him one of the wealthiest physicians on Earth. Now the master of medical marketing believes his drug therapies could defeat “the crisis of our time.”

Mammoth Biosciences Signs Exclusive Deal For Recently-Discovered Crispr Protein

Biotech company Mammoth Biosciences has signed an exclusive deal with University of California Berkeley to license a newly-discovered class of Crispr proteins.

How Plume Is Using Mobile Technology And Telehealth To Build A Healthcare Company For The Trans Community

For $99 a month, Plumes gives patients remote doctor appointments, virtual check-ups, prescriptions for hormone treatments, lab tests, and more. The cash model removes any insurance company stress.

This Startup Aims To Bring Hospital-Grade Disinfection To Hotels, Restaurants And Schools

This group of Silicon Valley veterans have joined forces with an environmental scientist to bring hospital grade UV-C disinfection to schools and to businesses like hotels and restaurants.

We Still Don’t Know How Long Coronavirus Lasts On Surfaces

How long does Coronavirus last on surfaces? And which disinfectants are most effective at cleaning them?

We Still Don’t Know How Long Coronavirus Lasts On Surfaces

How long does Coronavirus last on surfaces? And which disinfectants are most effective at cleaning them?

The CDC Is Wrong About How Much Alcohol You Need In Hand Sanitizer

The CDC recommends using hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol. Is that amount really enough to help stop Covid-19?