Midwest Health Startups: Making More Deals but Drawing Less Money
First published in MedCtiyNewsMore healthcare-focused companies in the Midwest saw infusions from venture investors in the first half of this year, but those investments totaled fewer dollars than last year.…
How a Common Diagnosis Makes the Miles Disappear
Having a serious illness can make one feel alone, but doesn’t have to. A common diagnosis can lead to new relationships that make long distances mean nothing and help you…
RHIOs, SHIN, and the Possibilities of Connected Healthcare
As a patient, I want my physicians and healthcare providers to give me the best care possible when needed. As a marketer in the healthcare industry, I understand the strains…
I’m a Patient and I Read Like a Seventh Grader: This Is Your Problem
Your patient can be your friend and advocateSales of medical devices and pharmaceuticals are influenced by patients. Patients can help promote a brand by letting physicians know about it and…
Watch Four Health Startups Build Their Businesses on WSJ’s Reality TV-Style “Startup of the Year”
First published on MedCityNewsThe growing pains. The stumbles. The victories. Four healthcare startups are documenting their early stage journeys as part of the Wall Street Journal’s new Startup of the…
Eating More Red Meat Associated with an Increased Risk of Type-2 Diabetes
Eating more red meat over time is associated with an increased risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a follow-up of three studies Eating more red meat over time is…
Racial Health Disparities Among People with Chronic Conditions in the US: Facts and Statistics
Although overall health has improved in the U.S. population, the benefits are not equally spread across groups. Although overall health has improved in the U.S. population, the benefits are not…
Reaching Rare Disease Communities
Every once in awhile you stumble on a phrase that perfectly captures one of your principles – something you’ve been guided by, but have perhaps never verbalized quite that way…
Social Media Gets Strep Throat Epidemic Under Control
In the past, epidemiology experts took a lot of hours to determine how and where health epidemics would come from. In the past, epidemiology experts took a lot of hours…
Advanced Sun Protection Strategies for Seniors
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “summer”? Sun, of course! What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word…
