In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at President Trump’s cognitive test, Nvidia’s collaborations in life sciences and drug development, Cobot’s hospital robots, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
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President Trump told…
CEO, Dr. Anthony Guynes, and team wearing Soleya Scrubs
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Dr. Anthony Guynes, an emergency medicine physician based in Seattle and CEO of Soleya Scrubs, has worked in over ten emergency departments. While the settings varied, he noticed one clear consistency: no one seemed excited…
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A new study has found that the benefits of a fatty acid known as eicosapentaenoic acid vary widely from person to person. Researchers say the results highlight how individual metabolism plays a crucial role in protecting against cardiovascular disease.
Scientists in Finland explored how…
Picture yourself chatting with a friend in a crowded café. The clatter of dishes and hum of voices make it tough to follow the conversation. It might seem like a sign that you need a hearing aid, but new research suggests the issue may be linked to how your brain processes sound rather than…
Chemists from the University of Warwick and Monash University have identified a promising new antibiotic that can combat drug-resistant bacterial infections, including MRSA and VRE.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most serious threats to global health. The World Health…
Much has been written about the unprecedented impact that the second Trump administration has had on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from massive job cuts and entire programs being wiped out to leadership shake-ups and the undermining of science. But behind every headline,…
Health insurer Centene reported a $6.6 billion third-quarter loss as the company struggles to control rising healthcare costs in the government-subsidized health plans it administers and sells. In this photo is the building housing Centene Corporation headquarters is seen Thursday, July 2, 2015,…
CVS Health Wednesday reported a $4 billion third-quarter loss related to the reduced value of its Oak Street Health primary care facilities, but the company is getting a handle on health costs that have hit its Aetna health insurance business.
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CVS Health Wednesday reported a $4 billion…
A new study showed that regularly listening to music, whether its’ from Sir Mix A Lot (pictured here) or someone else, is associated with lower likelihoods of cognitive decline and dementia. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns via Getty Images)
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