Healthcare: Interesting Stories from Forbes Magazine

Why It’s Time To Put Big Pharma Conspiracy Theories To Rest
How valid are skeptics’ arguments that pharmaceutical companies aren’t trying to cure deadly diseases because doing so would impact their bottom line? This question was originally answered on Quora by Drew Smith.

Outside Experts Hired By Theranos See Promise But Still Seek Proof
Theranos, the embattled blood testing startup that hopes to replace needles with finger pricks, announced yesterday that it had recruited six experts in the science of diagnostic testing to its scientific advisory board, a group of paid consultants whose job is to help Theranos founder and chief executive Elizabeth Holmes make decisions. Unlike a board of directors, such a scientific advisory board has no formal power.

As Obamacare Doctor Networks Narrow, Telehealth Wants To Get In
As patients lose choices of doctors from an increasing number of narrow network health plans on public exchanges under the Affordable Care Act, a push is on to allow greater access to telehealth providers who consult with patients via smartphones, pads and laptops via video.

Why The First American Uterus Transplant Failed
Cleveland Clinic doctors have placed their uterus transplant clinical trial on hold as they try to figure out how best to prevent future patients from developing a fungal infection. The never-before-seen complication forced them to remove their first patient’s uterus less than two weeks after it was transplanted.

Five Grand National Investment Punts For Stock Pickers
On the eve of one of the biggest and most famous horse racing events, the Grand National at Aintree racecourse near Liverpool, England, punters will be lining up their bets for the 169th running of Europe’s most valuable jump race. But when the tape goes up will your investments prove to have been rewarding?

Winston Churchill’s Secretary Was Archbishop’s Father
DNA test reveals that the Archbishop of Canterbury was the son of Churchill’s secretary.

Springsteen Joins Pharma, Tech Protest Over North Carolina LGBT Law
The father of a recent Duke University graduate announced Friday the cancellation of his musical performance to be held Sunday night in Greensboro. The cancellation, wrote Bruce Springsteen, is in solidarity with those unjustly affected by North Carolina’s exclusion of LGBT citizens from HB2, a recently-enacted, statewide anti-discrimination law.

Why Fentanyl Is So Much More Deadly Than Heroin
Fentanyl is responsible for more and more overdoses. Here’s what we know about it.

Sorry, Trump And Cruz: The Next President Won’t Be Able To Dismantle Obamacare
Myriad health experts speaking at the Association of Health Care Journalists annual meeting in Cleveland don’t see either Texas Sen. Ted Cruz or businessman Donald Trump being able to dismantle the Affordable Care Act should they be elected President of the United States.

From One Old Guy To Another: What Dan Lyons Misses About Silicon Valley
“Technology is the Trojan Horse for change” – Susannah Fox, CTO, HHS

Why One Orthopedic Surgeon Is Prescribing Meditation Over Medication
Meditation makes a lot of sense for those that struggle with chronic pain. It’s readily accessible, can be practiced anywhere, and without the dangerous side effects of opioid painkillers.

 

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