According to CDC estimates, 139 million American adults (42%) are obese and 34 million Americans have diabetes. Every year, Americans spend upwards of $60 billion on gym memberships, diet plans, and other services dedicated to weight loss. But for many, sticking to a diet is a problem, and for some, knowing where to start can be challenging. Could a personalized diet plan based on genetic testing and real-time monitoring be a helpful tool?
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How telehealth is transforming healthcare in the COVID-19 era
August 18, 2020
Telehealth has become a broad term used to describe the use of distance telecommunications to deliver medical care, encompassing preventative care, diagnosis, disease management, and patient education.
Intrapatient Multi-omics: Defining the New Standards in Medicine
August 6, 2020
The current model of medicine, which is based on the treatment of diseases via a “one-size-fits-all” approach, is outdated, inefficient, costly, and in some cases harmful. New technological and scientific discoveries have demonstrated that diseases are extremely heterogeneous and vary from one patient to another.
Sickle cell disease: A case study of systemic racial disparities in US healthcare
August 6, 2020
Institutional policies and implicit biases have resulted in neglect at the point of care, higher rates of insurance loss, and a divestment of resources from diseases primarily impacting Black people. These inequities are evident in the past and present state of care in the US for sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder prevalent in those with sub-Saharan African or other malaria-endemic regional ancestry.
Drug pricing in the US: A Perspective
June 15, 2020
Despite advances in the drug development process, the price of drugs in the United States continues to rise.
Recent outbreaks: a focus on COVID-19 and Ebola
June 9, 2020
Until the 1900s, infectious diseases were responsible for the highest number of deaths worldwide.
Resistant to Antibiotic Resistance: Why is Bankruptcy a Reality for Many Small to Mid-sized Commercial-stage Antibiotic Companies?
June 8, 2020
“We have four bankruptcies and three companies on the ropes, and not many will invest in this space”
Contraception: How Far Are We From Gender Equality?
January 8, 2020
Birth control refers to the use of devices, medications, surgical procedures, and sexual behaviors to prevent pregnancies.
Survival Strategy in Biopharma – Mergers and Acquisitions
December 19, 2019
Success in the biopharmaceuticals industry relies on the continuous development of novel drug molecules.
How 3D Bioprinting Complements the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries
December 13, 2019
With recent technological advances, 3D printing has gained increasing acceptance in industries as varied as architecture, automotive and aerospace.