Duration Health raises pre-seed round to deliver urgent care, anywhere We're excited to announce that we have closed our pre-seed round of fundraising. Our round is led by Kevin Carter, founder of Night Capital. Kevin previously led investments at SV Angel in Snapchat,
Announcing our partnership with The North Face Global Athlete Team We're excited to announce that Duration Health is partnering with The North Face Global Athlete Team. We'll be providing expedition medical care to this group of world-class athletes in support of their incredible adventures.
How do we decide which medications to include in a Duration Health Med Kit? Introduction The Duration Health medication formulary is based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Model List of Essential Medicines and was created to contain the most commonly prescribed medications for non-emergency but acute
Medication shortages are coming As if a global pandemic weren't enough to emphasize the fragility of our healthcare system, the escalating trade war is highlighting our dependence on China for essential medications like antibiotics. As reported by
coronavirus Coronavirus Part IV: What's next? On February 23, I wrote on this blog about what the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) might look like in the United States. Here's an excerpt: It's starting to get warmer outside... Indeed, fewer
coronavirus Coronavirus Part III: It's time to worry On February 21, the WHO announced cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) that have no clear epidemiological link to China. This is very concerning. Until now, we've thought it impossible to contract the virus without
Pandemic Coronavirus Preparation (Part I) Introduction As you know, there are now more than 4,500 cases of a new respiratory coronavirus in China, with 106 reported deaths. There are 5 confirmed cases in the United States, but
travel 5 medications I wish I'd brought on my trip to Southeast Asia As an emergency room doctor, I keep these medications in my bag to treat the most common health problems while traveling. Everyone should travel with a medical kit, and I recommend you consider adding these items to your kit.
An open letter to Jon Snow about his survival supplies Hey there, Jon. Sorry to bother you. I know it's been a busy couple of weeks for you, preparing for the arrival of the Night King and everything.
defibrillator How not to drop dead What keeps the heart pumping, why it stops, and how to avoid the latter, from an ER doctor and disaster prep startup
hedging Hedging personal risk: What Wall Street gets wrong and doctors get right about disasters What Wall Street gets wrong and doctors get right about protecting your health and preparing for disasters
long tail The long-tail doctor visit that could save your life When protecting their greatest asset, their health, even expert investors neglect to address the long-tail risk.
Influenza Preparing for a flu pandemic How to prepare for a flu pandemic, from Duration Health, the boutique medical practice dedicated to disaster planning
Getting Started Welcome to Duration Health Duration Health is a boutique medical practice dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy when medical care becomes unavailable.
