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Medtronic expands access to health

Medtronic expands access to health
04/16/2023 | Companies
Every year on April 7, World Health Day commemorates the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The theme for this year is Health for All. Medtronic works to improve global health access and believes that healthcare technology can connect, enhance, and extend lives. Donor-funded...
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Using technology to cut water wastage: IBM

Using technology to cut water wastage: IBM
03/28/2023 | Companies
According to a United Nations report from 2021, 2.3 billion people live in water-stressed countries, which the World Health Organization predicts will be exacerbated in some regions due to climate change and population growth. To sustain life on Earth, we must protect the health of its water...
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IBM increases support to equitable access to water for vulnerable populations

IBM increases support to equitable access to water for vulnerable populations
03/24/2023 | Companies
The IBM Sustainability Accelerator is now accepting proposals for the next cohort, which will focus on water management solutions. This program uses IBM technologies such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, as well as an ecosystem of experts, to improve and scale projects aimed at...
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Meet Gilead’s virologists as they hunt COVID-19 variants

Meet Gilead’s virologists as they hunt COVID-19 variants
01/20/2023 | Companies
When a new COVID-19 virus variant is discovered, Gilead virologists Charlotte Hedskog and John Bilello, along with their teams, mobilize as "variant hunters." Their mission is to see if COVID-19 therapeutics will still be effective against new strains. The process necessitates perseverance and...
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