Health 2.0
We’re checking out the health tech industry at Health 2.0 in Boston today. You can follow us on Twitter @youthintermedia
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h wow. Don’t know exactly what to think of this. We’re entering a brave new world of pet tech innovation.
Eww-factor aside, this could be a major breakthrough for the treatment and understanding of autoimmune diseases. Of course, there is a chance we’ll look back at this in the same way we think of the use of leeches in medical treatments…
Can shopping for the cheapest surgery be commoditized in the same way as flights? This startup thinks so.

We’re not sure exactly what to make of this information, maybe we should consider adding a yoga studio to our office. One that has an in-house optometrist and a hot sauce bar, of course.
As Jon Stewart says, finally the news in 2012 fits what we thought the news would be like in 2012.

The FTC is investigating Google, much like it did to Microsoft years ago. And just as in the Microsoft case, the FTC is bringing in an outside litigator. In question is whether Google prioritizes results of searches to put their competitors at a disadvantage. Also in question are issues of privacy.
Yet another interesting TED talk on the changes that could benefit the health industry. Enjoy!
