Tag: technology

Federal officials recently announced a breakthrough in telehealth prescriptions for stimulants and addiction treatment. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has extended the temporary rules that allowed health providers to prescribe drugs for opioid addiction...

Michelle Monje-Deisseroth, a medical student about 20 years ago, treated patients with a type of brain tumor called diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, or DIPG. These tumors are difficult to treat because they wrap around...

Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, has recently taken a strategic step to enhance its cancer drug portfolio by acquiring the licensing rights for a new cancer drug from LaNova Medicines, a Chinese firm based...

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a restful weekend and are ready to dive back into the routine of online meetings and deadlines. Let's start...

23andMe, the genetics company that many people have been excited about, recently made a big announcement. The company has decided to stop working on creating new medicines and will be letting go of 40%...

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Adam: Hey Matt, glad you could join me today. The future of the biotech industry post-Trump presidency is something that many are curious about. One key aspect that everyone is keeping an eye on...

A recent Senate investigation revealed that the three largest Medicare Advantage insurers in the nation, including UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and CVS Health, have been increasingly denying claims for rehabilitative care for seniors. This denial...

In recent years, the mental health sector has experienced a transformative shift due to advancements in technology. From AI-driven diagnostic tools to virtual therapy sessions, the integration of technology in mental health treatment is...