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As the need for innovation to combat air pollution soars, cities across the world are transforming through urbanization and efforts to become “smart.” We’ve reached the point where all but 1% of the world’s population is breathing dirty air, according to the World Health Organization. Air pollution has become the top environmental health risk humanity faces, the WHO says.
Read MoreThe U.S. spends nearly 18% of its gross domestic product on healthcare - an estimated 25% of which is categorized as economic waste. Leveraging digital capabilities and advances in personalized medicine has the potential to reduce systemic inefficiencies, improve patient care and optimize numerous processes.
Read MoreOpioid addiction is a national epidemic with dangerous consequences, and without intervention, it will remain so for decades to come. Private capital can play a significant role in combating the opioid crisis.
Read MoreCancer is the second leading cause of death after heart disease for both men and women in the US. More than 1.8 million people will be diagnosed this year, and over 600,000 will die. Lung cancer is responsible for more deaths than breast, prostate, colorectal and brain cancers combined.
Read MoreNearly 465 million people have diabetes around the world — a figure that is projected to expand rapidly over the next 25 years. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90% of these cases, while the remaining 10% are type 1. There is not currently a cure for either condition. Managing diabetes is costly for individuals and healthcare systems.
Read MoreAdvances in modern medicine have allowed adults to live longer, but this trend has been accompanied by increases in age-related diseases and healthcare costs. Of the many diseases associated with aging, Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most tragic.
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