These are the weekly disruptions seen in the healthcare industry from last week (23rd May to 30th May).
Food as Medicine
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is urging to explore long-term solutions, as the infant formula shortage increases, to combat infant hunger or malnutrition.
Digital Health
Amid mental health crises that skyrocketed after the pandemic, Amwell has launched a digital health platform, Amwell Comprehensive Behavioral Health Program, that offers an integrated solution to the patients.
Medical Research
Clofoctol, an antibacterial drug, may be a potential treatment for SARS-CoV-2 virus, suggests the Pasteur Institute in Lille, France.
AI and Robotics
The FDA cleared RapidAI’s technology, which is devised to identify pulmonary embolism, a deadly disease initiated by a clot deep in the body, otherwise known as deep vein thrombosis.
Pharmaceuticals
Seagen’s megahit Tukysa has now shown evidence for the treatment of colorectal cancer after previously being successful as a treatment for breast cancer.