The snakebitten COVID-19 vaccine launch, beset by supply shortages, unused doses, and vexing technical complexity, has brutally exposed the weaknesses in the US and Massachusetts health care delivery systems.
Source: Fragmented, decentralized health system plagues vaccine rollout across US, Mass. – The Boston Globe
The New York Times: Opinion | There’s One Big Problem With Electric Cars. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/opinion/electric-cars-SUV.html
The Next Web: This AI-powered gadget could completely disrupt the ridiculous hearing aid market. https://thenextweb.com/neural/2021/02/15/this-ai-powered-gadget-could-completely-disrupt-the-ridiculous-hearing-aid-market/
Neuroscience News: Narcissistic Leaders: Even Children Fall for Their Superficial Charms. https://neurosciencenews.com/narcissistic-leaders-childhood-17694/
The New York Times: Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/health/alzheimers-prediction-speech.html
DevOps.com: The No-Code Revolution: 5 Industries That Will Win Big. https://devops.com/the-no-code-revolution-5-industries-that-will-win-big-in/
Many have turned to installing the expensive devices in their homes, touting their benefits in helping them stay younger longer.
Source: The wealthy are purchasing $20,000 at-home hyperbaric oxygen chambers – Business Insider
Medical Xpress: Study identifies European cities with highest mortality due to air pollution. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-01-european-cities-highest-mortality-due.html
WIRED: The Error of Fighting a Public Health War With Medical Weapons. https://www.wired.com/story/the-error-of-fighting-a-public-health-war-with-medical-weapons
A new global survey reveals patient priorities around engagement, innovation and impact, and how pharma companies can benefit by becoming more patient centric.
Source: What Do Patients Want, and Is Pharma Delivering? | BCG
