Antidepressants have long been among the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.S. Their popularity only grew at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, when many people struggled with depression and anxiety. Some surveys have found a striking rise among adolescents, particularly teenage girls. For many people, the drugs can be lifesaving or can drastically […]
At least two million low-income children have lost health insurance since the end of a federal policy that guaranteed coverage through Medicaid earlier in the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new analyses by researchers at the Georgetown Center for Children and Families and KFF, a health policy research organization. The figures, which are likely a significant […]
EV startup Rivian is racing past many rivals with its all-electric adventure vehicles. Yet, what many may not know is that the technology inside a Rivian is just as alluring as the design. Rivian is using software to gain an advantage over the competition. Rivian took a page from Tesla in designing and building its […]
Akili, the company behind a video game-like prescription digital therapeutic for children with ADHD, reported a rise in third-quarter revenue to $702,000, from $114,000 in the second quarter of this year, which the company attributes to the continued growth of its adult ADHD offering EndeavorOTC. The company reported total operating expenses of $18.8 million for […]
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck spec leak, Seth’s Volvo EX30 first drive, EV earnings (Rivian, Lucid, and Polestar), and more. Sponsored by VMAX: If you’re looking for a high-quality e-scooter with superior performance, check out the […]
Considerations Around IoMT Devices in the Home IoMT devices have the potential to extend care into the home, but the infrastructure to support them often isn’t robust enough. When Seattle Children’s did a big push to manage asthma remotely, some patients lacked reliable access to cellular connections, meaning that devices would send data one moment […]
For the second time this week, Volkswagen is halting production of some of its most popular electric cars. VW extended its production pause to a second plant in Germany, impacting the ID.4 and ID.7. Production lines at Volkswagen’s recently upgraded Emden plant in Germany were at a standstill Thursday. The news comes amid a lack […]
Many healthcare organizations rely on a range of vendor platforms, encompassing both private and public cloud providers, to meet their IT requirements. Because healthcare organizations are composed of different lines of businesses with diverse needs, the array of solutions and providers can grow to a seemingly unmanageable mix. “Many organizations wind up in […]
We’re tracking a notable discount today on Segway’s Ninebot Max G2 electric scooter, which on top of being $300 off stands out from the competition with Apple Find My integration. The savings continue over to EGO’s Power+ electric mower, which is seeing an end of season price cut at $479. There’s also this ongoing Rad […]
Kentucky’s largest utility requested a nine-fold increase in solar and battery storage, and the state’s regulators just approved it. LG&E/KU’s big solar + battery bump Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities (LG&E/KU) applied to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) to install 877 megawatts (MW) of solar generation and 500 MWh of battery storage, and […]
