More than 34 million Americans suffer from diabetes which is more than 10% of the US population. Diabetes is also the seventh leading cause of death in the country. In general, chronic diseases account for 90% of the healthcare spend in the country, making it an obvious candidate for new technologies to enable better and …
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes airflow blockage and other breathing issues. Some 16 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with the condition, but millions more are likely suffering from it, but have not been clinically diagnosed. While no cure exists for it, COPD can be treated to allow patients to live more …
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Chronic disease is a growing problem. Already, 60% of Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease, a number that increases to 80% in Americans over the age of 50. In addition, the elderly population is increasing, driven by two key factors: the Baby Boomer generation has reached retirement age and the average life expectancy …
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