https://www.forbes.com/healthcare/en-usForbes - HealthcareCopyright 2022 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexzhavoronkov/2022/07/14/the-new-saudi-arabiavision-2030-and-ai/ While the media focuses on the negative news to grab your attention, the world is rapidly improving. One of the pockets of this positive change is Saudi Arabia which recently committed spending about 2.5% of GDP on R&D and prioritized longevity biotechnology as the industry of the future. Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD, Contributor Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexzhavoronkov/ content_62c82470a2358b0001d1b52a Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:00:41 -0400 2022-07-14T02:00:41-04:00 While the media focuses on the negative news to grab your attention, the world is rapidly improving. One of the pockets of this positive change is Saudi Arabia which recently committed spending about 2.5% of GDP on R&D and prioritized longevity biotechnology as the industry of the future. AI /ai Innovation /innovation AI /ai Healthcare /healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2022/07/13/cdc-issues-parechovirus-alert-heres-how-pev-can-be-dangerous-to-infants/ This virus has the potential of causing life-threatening sepsis-like illness or neurological problems such as seizures, meningitis or meningoencephalitis in infants. Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/ content_62cf16afdbb40c0001220de8 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:51:39 -0400 2022-07-14T00:15:16-04:00 This virus has the potential of causing life-threatening sepsis-like illness or neurological problems such as seizures, meningitis or meningoencephalitis in infants. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Science /science business pharma https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2022/07/13/innovationrx-healthtech-funding-halftime-report-plus-novavax-vaccine-eua/ InnovationRx is your weekly digest of healthcare news. Sign up! Katie Jennings, Forbes Staff Katie Jennings, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/ content_62cf4db8d1da5300011936f9 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:05:45 -0400 2022-07-13T19:05:45-04:00 InnovationRx is your weekly digest of healthcare news. Sign up! Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Coronavirus coronavirus Editors' Pick editors-pick Decision Maker Content decisionmaker https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/2022/07/13/more-danger-ahead-with-ba5-covid-19-reinfection-doubles-the-risk-for-death-blood-clots-and-lung-damage/ A recent preprint concludes that two or more Covid-19 reinfections double the risk for death, blood clots, and lung damage among other negative health outcomes, demonstrating the clear and present danger of reinfection. William A. Haseltine, Contributor William A. Haseltine, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/ content_62cefb7009feb300010359b4 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:35:11 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:45-04:00 A recent preprint concludes that two or more Covid-19 reinfections double the risk for death, blood clots, and lung damage among other negative health outcomes, demonstrating the clear and present danger of reinfection. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Coronavirus coronavirus business pharma & healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/2022/07/13/pasteur-institute-scientists-discover-sars-cov-2-broadly-neutralizing-antibody/ Here we examine a new monoclonal antibody candidate that neutralizes Omicron BA.1 and BA.2, as well as all variants that came before. William A. Haseltine, Contributor William A. Haseltine, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/ content_62cefe2009feb30001047220 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:22:20 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:47-04:00 Here we examine a new monoclonal antibody candidate that neutralizes Omicron BA.1 and BA.2, as well as all variants that came before. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare business pharma & healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/debgordon/2022/07/13/direct-healthcare-startup-nomi-health-expands-with-two-new-acquisitions/ To expand its efforts to cut out healthcare middlemen and unnecessary costs, Nomi Health has acquired Everyone Health and Sano Surgery in a deal worth $26.5 million. Deb Gordon, Contributor Deb Gordon, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/debgordon/ content_62cddaf01b2ec000011a87c4 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:00:01 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:46-04:00 To expand its efforts to cut out healthcare middlemen and unnecessary costs, Nomi Health has acquired Everyone Health and Sano Surgery in a deal worth $26.5 million. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiehailstone/2022/07/13/how-wildfires-impact-our-health-as-well-as-the-environment/ Recent research by the American Lung Association found that smoke from large fires can spread over hundreds or thousands of miles, polluting the air. Jamie Hailstone, Contributor Jamie Hailstone, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiehailstone/ content_62cec33709feb30001e8d0b6 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:12:32 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:41-04:00 Recent research by the American Lung Association found that smoke from large fires can spread over hundreds or thousands of miles, polluting the air. Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability Healthcare /healthcare Science /science https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2022/07/13/it-costs-nearly-20000-to-have-a-baby-in-the-us-study-finds/ Pregnant women face almost $3,000 in out-of-pocket expenses compared to women the same age who did not give birth. Robert Hart, Forbes Staff Robert Hart, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/ content_62ce9447582571000152f668 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:25:21 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:43-04:00 Pregnant women face almost $3,000 in out-of-pocket expenses compared to women the same age who did not give birth. Business /business Business /business Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news https://www.forbes.com/sites/geristengel/2022/07/13/ai-startup-speeds-healthcare-innovations-to-save-lives/ Faster synthesis and analysis of healthcare data get medical innovations to market faster. By harnessing AI, big data, machine learning, and predictive analytics, this startup is doing just that for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Geri Stengel, Contributor Geri Stengel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/geristengel/ content_62ce6a284ac4ac0001a78ba8 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:18:37 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:41-04:00 Faster synthesis and analysis of healthcare data get medical innovations to market faster. By harnessing AI, big data, machine learning, and predictive analytics, this startup is doing just that for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare leadership forbeswoman https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2022/07/12/utah-abortion-ban-stays-blocked-in-court-heres-where-state-lawsuits-stand-now/ Abortion providers are taking aim at states' bans in state court after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_62bb0d54663e110001aca433 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:56:07 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:36-04:00 Abortion providers are taking aim at states' bans in state court after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Business /business Business /business Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news https://www.forbes.com/sites/madhukarpai/2022/07/12/how-many-variants-and-deaths-are-we-willing-to-accept-before-we-protect-the-whole-world/ Millions of people worldwide are getting infected or re-infected with highly transmissible Omicron subvariants. And yet millions of people in low and middle-income nations are still lacking access to vaccines and tools. World leaders have failed to unite against the virus. Madhukar Pai, Contributor Madhukar Pai, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/madhukarpai/ content_62cc9d9ad1da53000100ba10 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:27:41 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:40-04:00 Millions of people worldwide are getting infected or re-infected with highly transmissible Omicron subvariants. And yet millions of people in low and middle-income nations are still lacking access to vaccines and tools. World leaders have failed to unite against the virus. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Science /science https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/07/12/who-recommends-expanding-second-booster-shot-eligibility-in-europe-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ Cases and hospitalizations are growing across the Continent as summer holiday travel picks up and most governments have dropped pandemic restrictions. Carlie Porterfield, Forbes Staff Carlie Porterfield, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/ content_62cd9ee7d1da53000162db1d Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:32:00 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:45-04:00 Cases and hospitalizations are growing across the Continent as summer holiday travel picks up and most governments have dropped pandemic restrictions. Business /business Business /business Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news Coronavirus coronavirus consumer consumer https://www.forbes.com/sites/madelinehalpert/2022/07/12/dont-wait-until-the-fall-to-get-boosted-against-covid-cdc-says/ Holding out until October or November for an omicron-specific Covid-19 shot is “not a good plan,” Centers for Disease Control Director Rochelle Walensky said on Tuesday. Madeline Halpert, Forbes Staff Madeline Halpert, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/madelinehalpert/ content_62cd9d27dbb40c0001d6bd22 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:22:47 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:39-04:00 Holding out until October or November for an omicron-specific Covid-19 shot is “not a good plan,” Centers for Disease Control Director Rochelle Walensky said on Tuesday. Business /business Business /business Innovation /innovation Science /science Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news Coronavirus coronavirus https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2022/07/12/researchers-transplant-pig-hearts-in-2-brain-dead-patients/ The pair of successful transplants comes months after the first-ever successful pig heart transplant into a living person. Derek Saul, Forbes Staff Derek Saul, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/ content_62cd9d97dbb40c0001d72629 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:17:07 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:44-04:00 The pair of successful transplants comes months after the first-ever successful pig heart transplant into a living person. Business /business Business /business Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news Education https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2022/07/12/flu-infection-could-help-fight-off-covid-study-suggests/ The findings suggest infection with both Covid and influenza—often dubbed “Flurona”—“does not represent a looming threat for humanity,” said study author Benjamin tenOever, a professor of microbiology at New York University. Robert Hart, Forbes Staff Robert Hart, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/ content_62cd971c09feb300017f1c9d Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:56:26 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:41-04:00 The findings suggest infection with both Covid and influenza—often dubbed “Flurona”—“does not represent a looming threat for humanity,” said study author Benjamin tenOever, a professor of microbiology at New York University. Business /business Business /business Innovation /innovation Science /science Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news Coronavirus coronavirus https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2022/07/12/covidisairborne-trends-will-face-mask-mandates-return-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ With the BA.5 Omicron subvariant spreading, various municipalities like Los Angeles County are considering re-instituting face mask requirements. Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/ content_62cccaa390315300017893c3 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:10:49 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:37-04:00 With the BA.5 Omicron subvariant spreading, various municipalities like Los Angeles County are considering re-instituting face mask requirements. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Science /science business pharma https://www.forbes.com/sites/katherinehignett/2022/07/12/england-ambulance-crisis-hits-new-peak-with-all-services-under-extreme-pressure/ An ongoing heatwave has increased demand for emergency services as Covid-19 keeps staff at home. Katherine Hignett, Contributor Katherine Hignett, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/katherinehignett-1/ content_62cd70f5dbb40c0001a96319 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:37:53 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:42-04:00 An ongoing heatwave has increased demand for emergency services as Covid-19 keeps staff at home. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/heatherwishartsmith/2022/07/12/reinventing-how-we-view-substance-abuse/ Over 103,000 overdose death occurred last year. Thankfully, 75% of those who experience addiction eventually recover. Author and advocate Maureen Cavanagh explains how addiction can happen in any family, and how we should reinvent how we view substance abuse to be part of the solution. Heather Wishart-Smith, Contributor Heather Wishart-Smith, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/heatherwishartsmith/ content_62cae064f402550001be9a38 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:25:37 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:37-04:00 Over 103,000 overdose death occurred last year. Thankfully, 75% of those who experience addiction eventually recover. Author and advocate Maureen Cavanagh explains how addiction can happen in any family, and how we should reinvent how we view substance abuse to be part of the solution. AI /ai Innovation /innovation AI /ai Healthcare /healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/2022/07/12/long-covid-and-its-unequal-burden/ The heightened probability of infection, reduced access to primary/specialized care, and diminished economic position faced by minority populations will translate to a more arduous road to Long Covid recovery. William A. Haseltine, Contributor William A. Haseltine, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/ content_62cc69cd582571000192e01d Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:24:45 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:40-04:00 The heightened probability of infection, reduced access to primary/specialized care, and diminished economic position faced by minority populations will translate to a more arduous road to Long Covid recovery. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Decision Maker Content decisionmaker business pharma & healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2022/07/12/herschel-walker-makes-covid-19-and-air-pollution-statements-heres-the-reaction/ The Republican U.S. Senate candidate said, “Our good air decided to float over to China’s bad air, so when China gets our good air, their bad air got to move.” Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/ content_62ccd3a4dbb40c00012e135d Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:57:17 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:43-04:00 The Republican U.S. Senate candidate said, “Our good air decided to float over to China’s bad air, so when China gets our good air, their bad air got to move.” Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Science /science business pharma https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidriemer/2022/07/11/novaxs-raises-first-million-dollars-to-make-pain-free-self-administered-medicines/ Alina Su's pitch for her new medical device begins with uncomfortable talk about needles and ends with a solution that offers the pain-free delivery of self-administered drugs. David Riemer, Contributor David Riemer, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidriemer/ content_62cc92f0a804250001ee40e0 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:52:58 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:42-04:00 Alina Su's pitch for her new medical device begins with uncomfortable talk about needles and ends with a solution that offers the pain-free delivery of self-administered drugs. Entrepreneurs /entrepreneurs Small Business /small-business Entrepreneurs /entrepreneurs Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2022/07/11/biden-white-house-hospitals-can-provide-abortions-in-emergencies/ Pregnant women have access to abortion under federal law in an emergency situations, the Biden administration said. Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/ content_62cc951509feb3000125c902 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:35:08 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:42-04:00 Pregnant women have access to abortion under federal law in an emergency situations, the Biden administration said. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Business /business business pharma https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2022/07/11/hospitals-need-to-offer-abortions-in-emergencies-even-in-states-where-its-illegal-hhs-says/ The Biden Administration said federal law protects healthcare providers who provide abortions in lifesaving situations, even if their state has outlawed the procedure. Joe Walsh, Forbes Staff Joe Walsh, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/ content_62cc8cc209feb3000122d2c4 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:52:34 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:41-04:00 The Biden Administration said federal law protects healthcare providers who provide abortions in lifesaving situations, even if their state has outlawed the procedure. Business /business Business /business Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethjoseph/2022/07/11/overcoming-the-cold-start-problem-in-healthcare/ Overcoming the cold start problem in healthcare can be incredibly difficult. That said, there are network effects building tactics from Chen’s book and beyond that digital health leaders should keep in mind to overcome the cold start, achieve the flywheel, and deliver outsized returns Seth Joseph, Contributor Seth Joseph, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethjoseph/ content_62cc6d1ff4025500014dfc53 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:44:50 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:42-04:00 Overcoming the cold start problem in healthcare can be incredibly difficult. That said, there are network effects building tactics from Chen’s book and beyond that digital health leaders should keep in mind to overcome the cold start, achieve the flywheel, and deliver outsized returns Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Venture Capital /venture-capital https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/2022/07/11/ba275-a-dark-horse-in-the-covid-pandemic/ The BA.2.75 variant is the latest in a long line of Omicron variants. It is a dark horse candidate to be the worst one yet. William A. Haseltine, Contributor William A. Haseltine, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/ content_62cc5cead1da530001e6ef7e Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:32:44 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:49-04:00 The BA.2.75 variant is the latest in a long line of Omicron variants. It is a dark horse candidate to be the worst one yet. Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Coronavirus coronavirus business pharma & healthcare