Neurorights, Bird Flu, and YouTube Health: The Week in Health

This week, YouTube Health and Centro Médico ABC reported doubling their viewership, showcasing their success in providing reliable health information. Meanwhile, the medical devices sector has cut over 14,000 jobs in the United States due to reduced COVID-19 testing demand. Also, doctors report that bird flu risks increase with improper culling and disposal methods. In local news, the Mexican Senate is reviewing a bill to regulate neurorights and neurotechnologies to protect mental privacy and ensure informed consent.

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YouTube Health, Centro Médico ABC Report Doubling Viewership

YouTube Health and Centro Médico ABC report remarkable success in their initiative to provide reliable health information to the general public. This partnership, which initially launched a year ago, has made significant strides in reaching and educating audiences both in Mexico and beyond. Learn more about it here. 

Medical Devices Sector Cuts 14,000 Jobs Amid Ongoing Challenges

According to an analysis of Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings by MedTech Dive, medical devices companies have cut over 14,000 jobs in 18 months due to restructuring and reduced COVID-19 testing demand. The sector, including major firms like Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic, have faced widespread layoffs peaking in mid-2023, reflecting ongoing industry challenges despite some recovery signs. Read the whole story here. 

Bird Flu Risks: Managing Culling and Disposal

The spread of bird flu among poultry farms has raised concerns about the risks involved in culling and disposing of infected birds. Instances of improper disposal methods and inadequate protective measures for workers have heightened fears of further disease transmission to humans and livestock. Read the whole story here. 

Mexican Senate Reviews Bill to Regulate Neurorights, Neurotech

The Mexican Senate is evaluating a bill presented by Senator Alejandra Lagunes that seeks to regulate neurorights and neurotechnologies. The proposal includes the creation of a Neuroethics and Neuro-right Commission and establishes principles to protect mental privacy and guarantee informed consent. Read the whole story here. 

This Week’s View From the Top

• Cellular Therapy: The Bridge To Curing Cancer - Oswaldo Bernal, General Manager, Bristol Myers Squibb Mexico.

• The Mexican Market: Diverse Stakeholders, Decentralized Decisions - Francisco Sacramento, General Manager, Chiesi Mexico.

• Early Detection a Lifesaving Strategy for Breast Cancer  - Guillermo Pepe, CEO, Mamotest.

• Maternity Coverage Beyond Traditional Insurance  - Arturo Sánchez, Founder and CEO, Sofía.