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Genetic Testing Company 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy

The HIPAA Journal

The direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe has announced it has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has asked the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri to facilitate a sale to maximize the value of its business. 23andMe provides saliva-based DNA test kits to help customers identify and track their ancestry.

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The Most Expensive Medical Condition Is Not What You Think

Forbes Healthcare

On the other hand, many people with back and neck pain receive X-rays and MRI tests, even when those tests are not helpful. In 2021 the budget for the national cancer institute (NCI) was over $7 billion. In addition, many receive surgery, and about half of those procedures are unnecessary.

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Mental Health’s Unfinished Digital Revolution

The Healthcare Blog

By TREVOR VAN MIERLO In 2021, digital mental health and substance use startups attracted a record-breaking $5.1 But despite setbacks in Asia, Central, and South America, the diverse, multicultural societies in North America and Europe can actively test and validate these emerging markets. billion in funding.

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Average Phlebotomist Salary

Phlebotomy Careers

Primarily,⁤ a phlebotomist is a trained healthcare professional specializing in drawing blood from patients for laboratory ⁢testing, transfusions, donations, or research. What​ is a Phlebotomist? They play an ⁢essential role in the healthcare system, ensuring accurate specimen collection and⁣ patient comfort during procedures.

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Study Pinpoints Factors Driving COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Women

Minority Nurse

Three Major Drivers of Vaccine Hesitancy The study, which involved interviews with 54 Black women in 2021, revealed three main reasons for vaccine hesitancy: 1. Thats why Im anti-vaccination I never like the fact that we [African Americans] are always the lab experiment, the testing community for these vaccinations.

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Phlebotomy Technician: What You Need to Know

Northwest Career College

Phlebotomy Technicians are vital healthcare professionals inside hospitals who draw blood from patients for medical testing, transfusions, research, or donations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 10% from 2021 to 2031 , faster than the average for all occupations.

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Outsourced Software Product Development: A Comprehensive Guide

Arkenea

Rather than building and maintaining a large inhouse team, businesses partner with specialized vendors to handle design, development, testing, and deployment. Quality assurance: Manual and automated testing, security audits, compliance checks. Conduct unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.