The National Institutes of Health (NIH) “All of Us” research program is working to acquire electronic health records for more than 300,000 participants to address critical data gaps. By using patient data-sharing networks, the program aims to complete its precision medicine database, which has collected information from nearly 750,000 people since 2018. Why is the … Read more
The End of the Needle? The Rise of Oral GLP-1s in Obesity Management For years, the conversation around breakthrough weight loss has been dominated by the “jab.” Weekly injections of GLP-1 receptor agonists have transformed metabolic health, but for many, the needle remains a psychological and practical barrier. That is changing rapidly. View this post … Read more
The Rise of the AI Doctor: Balancing Innovation with Patient Safety The healthcare landscape is witnessing a pivotal shift as artificial intelligence moves from administrative support to clinical decision-making. The most provocative example of this trend is the emergence of systems capable of conducting clinical evaluations and managing prescriptions autonomously. In Utah, an experiment involving … Read more
Health Tech Correspondent Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the practice of health care and the business and policy challenges to realizing tech’s promise. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech … Read more
The Rise of the Chatbot Doctor: How AI is Changing Healthcare’s First Point of Contact The image of a doctor’s office, complete with a slightly passive-aggressive novelty mug warning against self-diagnosis via Google, feels increasingly…quaint. As health tech evolves, the first interaction many people are having about their health isn’t with a physician, but with … Read more
The Sepsis Surge: Billing Practices and the Future of Healthcare Diagnostics Sepsis, a life-threatening condition arising from the body’s overwhelming response to an infection, is increasingly in the spotlight. The condition, likewise known as septicemia or septic shock, can originate from infections in the lungs, bladder, or anywhere else in the body. Massachusetts has seen … Read more
The Evolving Landscape of Telehealth: AI, Access, and the Future of Virtual Care The rapid expansion of telehealth, accelerated by recent events, is undergoing a critical reassessment. While adoption rates have soared, questions are emerging about who truly benefits from this technology and how to ensure equitable access. Recent data suggests the initial boom isn’t … Read more
Cognito’s $105 Million Raise: A Glimpse into the Future of Neurological Treatment Cognito Therapeutics’ recent $105 million Series C funding round, led by Morningside Ventures, IAG Capital Partners, and Starbloom Capital, signals growing investor confidence in the potential of non-invasive brain stimulation as a treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. The company, which has now raised $233 … Read more
The AI Doctor is In: How Artificial Intelligence is Poised to Reshape Healthcare The future of healthcare is rapidly evolving and at the forefront of this transformation is artificial intelligence (AI). What was once the realm of science fiction is now becoming a tangible reality, with AI poised to take on tasks traditionally performed by … Read more
The Expanding Universe of Health Tech: Where is Innovation Heading? The healthcare landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, the possibilities seem limitless. But what are the most promising trends, and how will they impact patients and providers in the years to come? AI: Beyond Diagnosis … Read more