transfusions

Beyond Drugs: Blood-Based Therapies in Sickle Cell Disease and Beyond

At a moment when medication therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) leaves too many behind and widespread access to curative gene therapies still lies in the distant future, automated red blood cell exchange is experiencing renewed interest. To improve patients’ lives, a broad commitment is needed to expand access to transfusion therapies.

By Koenraad Dierick

BioPharma

Technology to screen blood for bacteria before transfusions raises $12M

Each year, about 13.9 million units of red cells or whole blood are transfused in the U.S. Blood transfusions come with some risks, particularly the danger that the recipient will contract a life threatening illness from contaminated blood. In an effort to make the process of blood transfusions safer and to improve outcomes, a biotechnology […]

By Stephanie Baum

The Funding Model for Cancer Innovation is Broken — We Can Fix It

Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.

By Eve McDavid - CEO of Mission-Driven Tech

Artificial Intelligence

What Keeps Healthcare CIOs Up at Night: Balancing Technology Investments with Consumer Expectations

When it comes to managing inbound phone calls, underperformance has devastating cost implications.

By Stephanie Baum

Health IT

Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI-Powered Assistants

The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.

By IT Medical

Healthcare

Using Data to Help Healthcare Practices Succeed

A new report from Relatient, A Data-Driven Guide to Patient Access Succes, highlights how focusing on data accuracy and relevance can enhance the performance of healthcare practices.

By Relatient