MFine and Datar Genetics launch cancer screening program on app – ET HealthWorld

MFine and Datar Genetics launch cancer screening program on app – ET HealthWorld

Bengaluru: Digital Health Startup MFine in association with cancer research company Datar Cancer Genetics announced the launch of a comprehensive cancer screening programme on the MFine app. The introduced programme allows the booking of cancer screening tests on the MFine app to help patients detect cancer at an early stage. Early detection of cancer is … Read more

FDA Generic Drug Program Shows Progress Toward Lowering Costs

FDA Generic Drug Program Shows Progress Toward Lowering Costs

Nov. 18, 2021 — At least one generic drug approval – and ideally more than one – is needed to spur competition and reduce the overall cost to consumers taking a particular medication. This is particularly true when a drug is difficult to make or has the potential to only treat a small number of … Read more

COVID-Detecting Dogs Pilot First Airport Program

COVID-Detecting Dogs Pilot First Airport Program

Sept. 20, 2021 — Cobra the dog has been hard at work at the Miami International Airport, sniffing masks proffered by American Airlines employees making their way through a security checkpoint. If she identifies a specific scent, she’ll let her handler know simply by sitting down. When this good girl sits, that means Cobra has … Read more

Prescriptions for Fruits and Vegetables a Blossoming Program

Prescriptions for Fruits and Vegetables a Blossoming Program

Michel Nischan, co-founder, Wholesome Wave; chef; sustainable food advocate. Wholesome Wave: “Produce Prescription Programs Then and Now” webinar; “2020 Impact Report,” “Produce Prescription Programs: U.S. Field Scan.” Harvard Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation: “Mainstreaming Produce Prescriptions: A Policy Strategy Report,” “New Initiative to Mainstream Produce Rx Programs Promotes Access to Healthy Food for … Read more

Organic Farm-to-Hospital Program Eyes Menu Expansion

Organic Farm-to-Hospital Program Eyes Menu Expansion

“Sometimes, I might get 50 pounds of something and go, ‘Never mind what I had on the menu, this is way better. Let’s do that instead.’” Patients, employees, and the community have responded enthusiastically. “People are impressed that we’ve invested in it, we’ve got such a big farm, and that a lot of … Read more