The Startup Using AI To Make Hearing Aids Better

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at Fortell’s efforts to make a better hearing aid, Abby Care’s business getting payment for caregivers, J&J’s $5.5 billion talc settlement, Scribe Therapeutics’ IPO, and more.

Rural Maternity Care Crisis: Inside A Maine Hospital’s L&D Closure

A profitable rural Maine hospital plans to close labor & delivery, furthering a wave of state-wide maternity closures. What this means for women and communities.

What Fauci’s Senate Testimony Hearing Can Teach Public Health Leaders

Fauci’s tenure as Director of the NIAID helped define modern American and even global public health, but what must also be assessed is public health leadership.

Humana Profits Hit $694 Million As Medicare Costs Fall In Line

Humana reported second quarter net income of $694 million as costs of care for older adults in its Medicare Advantage plans fell in line with company expectations.

Healthcare Is Undergoing A Cybersecurity Crisis, And Its Not Slowing Down

As the reliance on technology increases, healthcare leaders need to invest heavily in cyber-protection measures.

Decline In Newborn Vitamin K Shots Means More Life-Threatening Bleeds

Parental refusal of vitamin K shots for newborns is on the rise, and the results are devastating.

Do Men Or Women Fart More Often? This Study Provides An Answer

A study from Down Under did look at who had more recorded farts per day, men or women. It also showed when the peak amount of flatulence seemed to occur.

A New Antibody Is Effective In Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

A targeted antibody‑drug conjugate wipes out measurable residual disease in adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia, cutting relapse risk and extending long‑term survival.

Medicare For All Is A Brand, Not A Plan

Advocates for Medicare for All should abandon reference to a dated safety net program whose flaws are becoming more pronounced by the day.

FDA Lists 12 Ongoing Foodborne Outbreaks: 4 Cyclospora, 3 Salmonella

The U.S. FDA now lists 12 different ongoing food-borne illness outbreaks including Cyclospora and Salmonella ones with the sources of eight still “Not Yet Identified.”