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Globally, there are about 350 million people, or 8% of the population, with a rare disease, yet only 5% of these diseases have an approved therapy. It’s a dilemma that is historically overlooked, largely because it’s hard to make a profit from a treatment that affects so few people. How do we empower patients with rare diseases when a lack of treatment options and awareness can result in significant health complications? [...]
Right now in the United States, at least 50 million women are entering menopause, and a recent survey has shown a majority of them face a lack of care, treatment, and support from their existing providers, and a sense of isolation. What can leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, etc. do to give the female workforce the tools to thrive during this important health journey? [...]
Over the years, women working in healthcare have been asked why “women’s health” solutions are not just “health solutions.” We’ve been asked if we really need to build separate care paths for women. We’ve been told the market for women’s health is too “niche.” [...]
Out of the many benefits of pursuing an MBA from Harvard Business School, the alumni network is arguably one of the greatest. With more than 80,000 alumni working in leadership positions globally, there is no shortage of excellence to tap into. At the same time, that number can be overwhelming when it comes to finding the right people to build out your professional network. Fortunately, the HBS community has found a way to make that task less daunting and more valuable for alumni, faculty and students alike. [...]
The HCI just released "Health Minute," a series of one-minute videos highlighting HBS faculty and the remarkable breadth of their research to improve health care. Professor Robert Huckman, faculty chair of the HCI, talks about this new video series, the HCI impact, and the future of health care at HBS. [...]
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