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Health technology investment is a standout in fundraising so far this year, raking in $23.8 billion across 556 completed deals through the third quarter, according to Deloitte’s Road to Next report. “Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, dealmaking at the expansion stage rose to new heights in 2020 and 2021 to…
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The Collin County Detention Center will expand its mental health services after a man who had schizophrenia died in custody earlier this year. The unanimous vote Monday by county commissioners came months after critics had said the jail did not have the necessary mental health resources to prevent Marvin Scott’s…
Common health issues to look out for during the cold season  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images Key Highlights A change in season is often accompanied by the need to adapt to a lifestyle that is more appropriate to the season Various health complications such as respiratory problems…
National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins served for 12 years under three presidents and presided over an expansion of the agency’s budget and efforts to develop new cures to diseases. Graeme Jennings/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Graeme Jennings/Pool/AFP via Getty Images National Institutes of Health Director…
Clarification posted Dec. 7 In the following article,The Chronicle stated in a sub-heading title, Alternative to detox. Both that heading and the first sentence in that section refer to a harm reduction as a “detox alternative.” This is inaccurate. There is a continuum of supports for folks experiencing substance use…
The Health Ministry said Tuesday that it had set up a committee to examine the implications of excluding substances or products containing CBD from the list of dangerous drugs. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabis compound that is widely considered to lack mind-altering qualities. The ministry said it would be examining…