From their headquarters in Bloomfield, Connecticut, Cigna today announced a $250 million venture fund to invest in healthcare startups across the United States. Cigna now follows in the footsteps of Humana Inc., Kaiser Permanente, and a group of Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurers that all have a...
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Steve Jobs probably never envisioned the impact his new device would have, nor did he ever imagine how many industries it would change. One area of life that has remained largely unchanged by the advent of smartphone technology is healthcare, and it is the one industry segment that could benefit...
It is ironic that with all the plans and money the United States has invested in its healthcare, infants born in 2017 have a lower chance of living long lives compared to their counterparts in previous years. That is because, for the second time in a row and the second time in recent US history...
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BOTOX® is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In large amounts, this toxin can cause a form of muscle paralysis known as botulism, which is usually associated with food poisoning. Even though one of the most serious complications of botulism is paralysis...
It’s probably one of the easiest ways to prevent millions of cases of cancer each year—sunscreen. However, most of us still forget to slather on the sunscreen. In fact, a recent study showed that just 14% of American men and 30% of American women regularly put sunscreen on their faces and other...
If you’re turning to plastic surgery to look younger and prettier, you might be disappointed to learn that your facelift, breast augmentation, or tummy tuck is likely to leave a scar. Many patients don’t realize this because they are less inclined to think of cosmetic surgery as true surgery...
From the breast-enhancing exercises practiced by tween girls to the buxom cover girls and actresses plastered all over magazines, television and the Internet, it’s obvious we live in a society obsessed with breast size. In this environment, it makes sense that many women opt for breast...
Capsular contracture is a breast augmentation complication that develops when internal scar tissue forms a tight or constricting capsule around a breast implant, contracting it until it becomes misshapen and hard. As a result, the breast may feel painful and stiff, and the capsule may affect the...
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Autism refers to a range of neurodevelopment disorders that are characterized by communication difficulties, repetitive stereotyped patterns of behaviour, and social impairments. Autistic disorder, sometimes called classical Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or just Autism, is the most severe form of...
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a condition that causes hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. This syndrome manifests in childhood and can maintain its influence well into adult life. Most often, this syndrome occurs in children or adolescents. Approximately 3-5% of school...
Although there are several reasons that why a person gets a sore throat, such as the flu or a cold, however, post nasal drip is considered to be one of the major reasons. This condition is accompanied by a runny nose and sneezing. In a few cases, it is also linked to strep throat, when the...
Back pain is one of the most frequently encountered complaints in people of working age. Back pain often indicates a pathological processes occurring in our body. Successful treatment of back pain begins with a correct diagnosis and identifying the underlying cause of the disease. Therefore...
Spinal injuries are some of the most common but also dangerous injuries that happen to people of all ages. Although protected by vertebrae, when these vertebrae move or become damaged, injuries to the spinal cord can result. One of the most common spinal injuries is something called a slipped disk...
