Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a condition characterized by minor or complete loss of kidney function due to a sudden injury to kidneys. AKI is different from chronic kidney disease, wherein the kidney function is lost over a period of time.

The $6 billion fertility clinics and infertility services industry in the United States had been booming through 2019, thanks to growing demand from American couples that have delayed childbearing, more widespread acceptance of fertility treatment and usage by gay couples, improved success rates, a strong economy, and significant demand from medical tourists from Europe and China.

“Had [the US] done more testing from the very beginning and caught cases earlier,” said Dr. Nuzzo of Johns Hopkins, “we would be in a far different place.”

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, it is imperative to understand the origin of this virus. Previously, such pandemics were often a result of the spread of viruses such as H1N1, H5N1, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV), among others.

Roche, Hologic, and Thermo Fisher Scientific are among the molecular diagnostic vendors that have received EUAs, or emergency use authorizations, for their tests for the novel coronavirus COVID-19.  

Global stocks fell on Monday, with declines in all 11 sectors of the S&P 500, as concerns grew over the rising threat of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreaks have disrupted global supply chains linked to China. According to The Wall Street Journal, some economists estimate that a prolonged Chinese shutdown could cost up to $1 trillion in lost manufacturing output.

Carrier screening revolves around the gene testing of individuals to understand whether a person is carrying the gene for certain genetic disorders. This test can be performed before or during the time of pregnancy to evaluate the possibility of the baby carrying any type of genetic disease.

Drug and alcohol addiction rehab in the United States is big business — worth $42 billion this year. There are now 15,000+ private treatment facilities and growing.

In the United States alone, there are roughly 38,000 patents containing the terms artificial intelligence or machine learning (excluding overlap terms). Of all the fields where artificial intelligence (AI) is promising, healthcare seems to be essential. This is because healthcare systems are plagued with problems of staff shortages, ineffective treatments, and increased patient loads and incorrect diagnoses, all of which to a degree could be helped by new technology.  

The total U.S. weight loss market is worth more than $72 billion, comprised of eight market segments: diet soft drinks, artificial sweeteners, health clubs, low-calorie diet entrees, meal replacement shakes and bars sold retail, commercial weight loss programs, medical programs (by MDs, hospitals and clinics, including surgery), and diet books.