Covid-19

The Pandemic Fallout: Covid-19's Impact on Medtech

In December 2019, Covid-19 took the world by storm as it rampaged across the earth. Originating from Wuhan, China, the virus damaged life as we knew it. It hindered the economy across all sectors, notably the medical field, from supply shortages to patient care quality declining. The pandemic fallout centered mainly around the medical sector […]

The Chronicles of Healthcare Alternative Systems

The COVID-19 pandemic gave the world a lot to think about. The world stopped in its tracks. Everything halted. People remained at home, trying to stay safe. While the world bunkered down, one sector was busier than ever. The healthcare sector did not have the option of stopping everything to process the pandemic. Humanity needed […]

Xiaomi Posts 20% Revenue Fall, Hurt by China COVID Curbs

China’s Xiaomi Corp posted a steep drop in second quarter revenue on Friday as the world’s biggest smartphone market shrank, hit by strict China COVID curbs and restrictions. Sales fell 20 percent year on year (YoY) to 70.17 billion yuan ($10.31 billion), missing estimates and marking a steeper decline from the previous quarter when the […]

Process Analytical Technology: Reshaping the Pharmaceutical Industry

Process analytical technology initiative was created in 2004 by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), aiming to decrease public health risks associated with manufacturing pharmaceutical products. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the pharmaceutical industry has seen immense demand, leading to unprecedented production. A better understanding of the production process at every level proved necessary to achieve […]

Experimental Chewing Gum Reduces Omicron in Saliva; Sexual Dysfunction, Hair Loss Among Long COVID Symptoms

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron particles in saliva An experimental chewing gum that “traps” SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission […]

Is the GPU Shortage Over?

After the COVID-19 crisis took the world by surprise, global industries suffered the wrath of the pandemic on the economy. One industry, in particular, witnessed the most damaging crisis in its history. Manufacturers of graphic processing units (GPU) were exceptionally vulnerable to the economic outcomes of the pandemic, which was also catastrophically affected by the […]

U.S. Treasury Approves First State Projects from $10 Billion COVID Broadband Fund

The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday announced the first state awards from a $10 billion COVID-19 aid program aimed at boosting broadband internet access in underserved communities, funding $583 million worth of projects in Virginia, West Virginia, Louisiana and New Hampshire. The Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, a relatively unheralded portion of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion […]

Cisco shares slump as China lockdowns, Ukraine crisis hit outlook

Cisco Systems Inc cut its full-year earnings forecast on Wednesday after COVID lockdowns in China and the war in Ukraine dragged sales below estimates in the third quarter, sending shares down 13% in extended trading. It also said fourth-quarter revenue would decline by 1% to 5.5%, becoming the latest U.S. company to outline a hit […]