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Mendel raises $18M to tease out data structure from medicine’s disparate document trove

The medical industry is sitting on a huge trove of data, but in many cases it can be a challenge to realize the value of it because that data is unstructured and in disparate places. Today, a startup

ePharmacy Ro launches doc-approved WebMD rival Health Guide

“Whatever your symptom, WebMD says you have cancer.” It’s a long-running joke that underscores the distrust of perhaps the top source of medical advice, stemming from a confusing sit

Forward, a $149 per month medical startup, aims to be the Apple Store of doctor’s offices

It was cold and pouring outside as the Uber pulled up at 180 Sutter Street in downtown San Francisco. Inside, a man dressed all in black offered to take my jacket and umbrella as he ushered me throug

PicnicHealth Stores Your Medical Records In One Place And Delivers It To Your Doctor

As if getting diagnosed with a medical condition isn't difficult enough, tracking and organizing medical records can add frustration and confusion for patients.

Khan Academy Inspires Flip of Doctor-Patient Relationship Model

Education and healthcare are typically held up as the industries least affected by the technology revolution, however this has begun to change. From Bill Gates to millions of students and parents, the

Communication is the Most Important Medical Instrument

"A good scalpel makes a better surgeon. Good communication makes a better doctor.” The future of medicine in the U.S. is clear. The days of the "do more, bill more" model of reimbursement are number