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Autism and Private Equity: A Cautionary Tale
What does the bankruptcy of CARD, the largest autism treatment company in the U.S., have to teach us about the role of private equity in health care?
By
Matthew Ponsford
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Ruairí Casey
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Does Applied Behavior Analysis Really Help People with Autism?
The leading U.S. therapy for autism is no panacea and has shown mixed results. Critics say it’s time to look for alternatives—and consult people with autism.
By
Matthew Ponsford
and
Ruairí Casey
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The Urgent Problem of Regulating AI in Medicine
How should medical AI be regulated, and who is responsible when deadly mistakes occur?
By
Simon Spichak
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PERSPECTIVE
The Rise of “Wet” Artificial Intelligence
Combining AI with traditional wet lab work creates a virtuous circle from lab to data and back to the lab.
By
Aneil Mallavarapu
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PROFILE
Renee Wegrzyn Plans to Level Up U.S. Health with ARPA-H
As head of the government’s new federal agency, she’s attacking a wide range of problems from the molecular to the societal.
By
Jane Metcalfe
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What Does Venture Capital Have Against Femtech?
Tech companies building products that focus on women’s health still struggle to attract VC funding.
By
Megan Morrone
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PROFILE
Building a Better Microbiome
Stephanie Culler is using genetically engineered, synthetic probiotics to overhaul treatments for a host of ailments.
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Robin Donovan
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Can We Learn to Embrace Robotic Caregivers?
An aging population and elder care shortages means we may not have a choice.
By
Robin Donovan
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REVIEW
No Spike, No Crash
A new functional sparkling water from the founders of Fiji Water and Oatly claims to manage metabolic health by helping avoid blood sugar spikes after meals.
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Jacopo Prisco
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Frost Fight: New Tech to Slash Organ Transplant Waiting Lists
Inspired by Arctic fish, scientists are developing frost-fighting methods to keep organs viable for as long as possible.
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Robin Donovan
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