GLP-1 drug prescribed to woman with eating disorder via telehealth sparks calls for regulation
Experts are calling for greater oversight of telehealth clinics after an online clinic prescribed injectable weight-loss medications to…
Secret shopper study reveals questionable telehealth GLP-1 practices
Katie covers the impact of health technology on patients, clinicians, and businesses. Her stories explore the price tag…
Embracing technology for healthier aging | Matt Del Vecchio Seniors And Aging
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in assisting seniors and their families live healthier, safer, and happier…
How Hims has transformed medicine in a few short years
As the Super Bowl approached halftime, Hims & Hers publicly staked its claim to preventive medicine in front…
Media Watch targets Dr Nick Coatsworth for ‘disclosure failures’ after promoting GLP-1 receptor agonists on TV
Dr Nick Coatsworth has come under fire for promoting GLP-1 receptor agonist medications on television without consistently disclosing that…
Telehealth ketamine companies put users at risk
Telehealth companies are mailing a Schedule III narcotic to tens of thousands of depressed patients, hailing it as…
Blackbird-backed telehealth startup Eucalyptus sells for $1.6 billion to US listed rival
Australian online healthcare startup Eucalyptus is being acquired by NYSE-listed health and wellness rival Hims & Hers Health…
National medicines database promised after telehealth ‘doctor-shopping’ leads to overdose
Reminders of Alison Collins’s late daughter Erin fill the Melbourne home they once shared. From the family’s loyal…
Telehealth Founder Convicted of Running Adderall Pill Mill
A federal jury in San Francisco convicted two executives Tuesday at California-based telehealth company Done for their roles…
Ban On Digital MCs Shows MMC’s Stance On Duty Of Care — MMA
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) welcomes the recent statement by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) as a long…
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide screenings, exercise, and alcohol withdrawal
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings in suicide screenings, a VA exercise…
Hair loss drug finasteride causing psychological side effects in some men
WARNING: This story discusses depression, suicide and suicidal ideation. Two months ago, at his best friend’s wedding, Andre…