Theranos deceived patients with faulty technology from "summary" of Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
Theranos, the Silicon Valley startup founded by Elizabeth Holmes, claimed to have revolutionized blood testing with their innovative technology. Patients were promised faster, cheaper, and more convenient testing through just a few drops of blood from a finger prick. However, the reality was far from the promises made by Holmes and her company. In truth, Theranos' technology was faulty and inaccurate. The Edison machines, which were supposed to analyze the blood samples, often produced incorrect results. Despite the warnings from whistleblowers and experts, Holmes and her team continued to deceive patients and investors by claiming that their technology was reliable and accurate. Patients who relied on Theranos for important medical tests were given inaccurate results that could have serious consequences for thei...
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