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Health Tech, or digital health, helps us understand and take control of our own health. But we also cover more traditional health news like medicines, vaccines and medical procedures.
🏥 Young girl saved by breakthrough gene therapy
19-month-old Teddi Shaw was diagnosed with a deadly disease. In a medical breakthrough, she has been cured using gene therapy.
🧬 "DNA passport" can reduce side effects from medicines by 30 percent
An analysis of genes that code for enzymes that metabolize drugs in the body can help doctors dose drugs so that they don't cause side effects.
💉 Artificial pancreas makes life easier for those with diabetes
An app can utilize existing sensors and insulin pumps to continuously monitor blood sugar levels in those with type 2 diabetes.
🎗 33 percent fewer deaths from cancer in the US in 30 years
Vaccination, better treatments, and fewer smokers are some of the factors behind a large reduction in cancer mortality in recent decades.
🌻 Regular trips in nature could reduce people's reliance on antidepressants
Research has found that visiting green spaces between three and four times a week can drastically lower the need for mental health drugs.
🚽 Medical laboratories move into your toilet bowl
Several products that can analyze your urine every time you pee will be launched during the year.
💄 A type of handle makes it easier for people with reduced mobility to apply lipstick
A type of handle makes it easier for people with reduced mobility to apply lipstick.
🐭 No animal testing is needed to get a drug approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will no longer require animal testing to approve new medications.
🩺 Spotify founder Daniel Ek wants to revolutionize healthcare with his new startup
Neko Health now offers people the opportunity to scan their bodies and get a complete picture of their health.