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Joe Biden Billionaire Megadonor Faces Being Ousted From Own Tech Company Over 'Concerns’ About His Conduct

Joe Kiani, a billionaire and prominent megadonor to President Joe Biden, is facing being ousted as chairman of Masimo, the medical device company he founded.


Elon Musk's Neuralink Aware of Brain Implant's Wire Issues Years Before Tested to First Human Patient: Report

Neuralink has recently disclosed that the tiny wires inside its first human patient's brain shifted position, which was reportedly an issue that Elon Musk's company has known for years...

Pfizer, AstraZeneca Pledge Nearly $1 Billion Investments in France

Pfizer and AstraZeneca have announced massive investments in France totaling nearly $1 billion...

Walmart Closes Health Centers, Causing Longer Drives and Wait Times For Patients

The closure of Walmart's health centers will make healthcare access difficult for rural and low-income Americans, particularly in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas...


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Stockton Road Capital makes minority investment in Jamieson Laboratories
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Merck strikes €20m deal with Ablynx for new generation cancer drugs
Ablynx, a Belgian biotechnology firm, has agreed to a €20 million deal with Merck to develop immunotherapies that can bolster the human body's potential to combat cancer cells, the Financial Times rep
India-based HCL group invests in Bharat Family Clinic to bet on preventive healthcare market- report
India-based technology firm HCL has entered into the healthcare segment with an equity position in Bharat Family Clinic, causing a buzz in the sector, the Business Standard reported.
Carrot launches new judgmental weight-loss app Carrot Fit
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M&A in Southeast US rises 17% in 2013- report
The mergers and acquisitions activity in the Southeastern portion of the US rose 17% last year, according to data from Mergermarket Group news service, The Tennessean reported.
Reports say Apple foraying into mobile medical health space
Technology giant Apple Inc is said to be making a play into the mobile medical health space as evidenced by its development of the iWatch and other products, CNET reported.
Ben Franklin invests $2M in 11 early-stage firms in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Independent non-profit economic development organization Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) invested $2 million in 11 early-stage companies from the technology an
US health startup ZappRx scores $1M more to streamline prescription process
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