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Thanks for the article, this quote hit me >> Details of the Theranos technology have not been disclosed to scientific journals and for this reason it is not possible to comment. << So they have handful of tests that are FDA approved and then their protocols or technology never went through scientific scrutiny, but the whole company is valued $9billion? This is disconcerting.



What I find disconcerting is the faith Walgreen's has put in them. To be honest, their revenue plus the partnership with Walgreen's likely justifies the valuation. It is just that Walgreen's shouldn't partner with organizations for testing that aren't on solid scientific footing.


I would hope Walgreens at least did some due diligence.




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