Could a probiotic prevent or reverse Parkinson’s?

A new study using a roundworm model of Parkinson’s disease found that a probiotic bacterium could prevent, and in some cases reverse, toxic protein buildup. Misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain are the hallmark sign of Parkinson’s disease. Many experts believe that these toxic protein clumps lead to the progressive loss of brain cells that… Read More: Could a probiotic prevent or reverse Parkinson’s? »

Q&A: Wuhan’s biggest temporary hospital could close in March

The head of the largest temporary hospital in the Chinese city at the center of the coronavirus outbreak says his staff has had a heavy workload but should be able to wrap up operations by the end of this month By DAKE KANG Associated Press March 2, 2020, 5:56 AM 4 min read BEIJING —… Read More: Q&A: Wuhan’s biggest temporary hospital could close in March »

How Hospital Systems Invest in Digital Health | Brent Stackhouse, Mount Sinai Ventures

Health Tech Feb 28, 2020• By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Savvy health tech startups can learn how the differing investment priorities of venture capital funds and strategic investors (those tied to large healthcare organizations like health plans, pharma companies, and health systems) can impact everything from their capital raise to their ability to gain new… Read More: How Hospital Systems Invest in Digital Health | Brent Stackhouse,… »