Young people ages 15 to 24 account for half of all new sexually transmitted infections, but widespread testing may be hindered by confidentiality concerns. At-home, mail-in testing offers a convenient, safe and private option to screen for STIs.
The startups in the cohort are led by women and address topics like hospital-acquired infections, sexually transmitted diseases and senior care.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Just in time for the end of STD Awareness Month, specific Walgreens clinics will start offering STI testing and HIV prevention services next week.
This was enough for the Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation to call off its advocacy campaign against Tinder, which included a billboard linking the dating app to increases in STDs.
A jury had the final say in an online dating site STD situation. Turns out, a $16.5 million verdict has been decided. A Californian firm had broken local consumer laws and it was also decided the business was guilty of fraud, malice and oppression. Case No. 1-11-CV-211205 alleged that Plaintiff and other members of the website […]
Qpid.me has turned one of the healthcare industry’s liabilities — communicating by fax — into a strength for patients. Founder Ramin Bastani has figured out how to use this creaky technology to make it easier for patients to get their medical records and to share the information with potential partners at the same time. Qpid.me […]
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.