The News A lifesaving cancer treatment may itself cause cancers, the Food and Drug Administration reported on Tuesday. The treatment, called CAR-T, was first approved in November 2017 for life-threatening blood cancers. But, the F.D.A. said, it had received 19 reports of new blood cancers in patients who received the treatment. A Number That Sums […]
For seven years, Sulemana Musah put almost every bit of money that came his way into his war with hepatitis C. His student loans for graduate school, his salary from his job as a high school teacher and the cash he earned from a side gig selling yams all went to tests and medicines to […]
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The UAW has launched an unprecedented campaign to unionize the entire US auto sector at once, with thousands of auto workers at 13 companies announcing simultaneous unionization campaigns. After UAW’s big strike win, winning 25%+ pay increases at the “Big Three” American automakers after a simultaneous strike at GM, Ford, and Stellantis, the union is […]
The Rivian R1T might get an exciting upgrade. The electric pickup can drive through 3+ feet of water, rock crawl a 100% grade, and take off like a sports car. But what if the Rivian R1T had a mobile projector that could be easily stored in the gear tunnel? That’s what Rivian is scheming up. […]
GE HealthCare is leveraging AI and data integration technologies to help tackle the rapidly increasing volume of patient data and working to optimize the application of these two tech tools in patient care in announcing 40 new innovations at RSNA23. The company’s central strategy is to integrate AI into its precision care framework, encompassing smart […]
If anything defines America’s current obesity-drug boom, it’s this: Many more people want these injections than can actually get them. The roadblocks include exorbitant costs that can stretch beyond $1,000 a month, limited insurance coverage, and constant supply shortages. But before all of those issues come into play, anyone attempting to get a prescription will […]
The US’s first wireless charging public roadway has been installed in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood by the City, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and Electreon. Wireless charging provider Electreon provided inductive-charging copper coils that are installed below the road’s surface. The coils will charge EVs equipped with Electreon receivers as they drive over the road. […]
General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra said she is disappointed in EV production this year due to constraints. Meanwhile, GM’s leader believes new, affordable EVs like the Equinox and Bolt will help drive adoption. After announcing a historic $10 billion buyback plan, GM’s stock is soaring on Wednesday. The company also revealed it would boost […]
Patient Engagement Is Part of the Strategic Plan Another organization laser-focused on personalization is Omaha-based Children’s Nebraska. Its work on patient engagement ties into the organization’s strategic plan, says Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Innovation Officer Jerry Vuchak. “Our first goal is really to provide the safest, highest-quality care and an exceptional experience,” […]
