Month: December 2021
Appeals court rules against Moderna in COVID-19 vaccine patent challenges
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled against Moderna in two COVID-19 vaccine patent challenges, putting the pharmaceutical company at risk of being sued.The U.S. […]
Conservative justices appear poised to overturn Roe’s abortion rights
Judging from the questions asked by the justices, it appeared possible — even likely — that a majority of them could vote to turn the […]
Omicron Is Here. Will We Use Our New Covid Drugs Wisely?
The world must not repeat history by making Covid-19 drugs inaccessible.
Portuguese soccer league announces restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
Portugal’s Primeira Liga announced new COVID-19 restrictions amid outbreaks of the virus in some of its clubs, The Associated Press reported.Officials for the league, which is the […]
‘Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst’: How Providers Should Plan Around the CMS Mandate Freeze
The initial health care worker vaccine mandate laid out by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) was a cause for confusion for some […]
South Africa’s new COVID cases double in 1 day amid omicron
Scientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases following the discovery of the new omicron variant.
THCB Gang Episode 73, Dec 2 1pm PT – 4pm ET
#THCBGang is back from its Turkey day snooze! Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) at 1pm PT 4pm ET Thursday for an hour of topical and sometime […]
10 hospital-union contract agreements
The following hospital-union agreements have been reported since Nov. 1:
19 hospital-union contract agreements
The following hospital union agreements have been reported on by Becker’s since June 30, 2021:
19 hospital-union contract agreements
The following hospital-union agreements have been reported by Becker’s since June 30:
19 hospital-union contract agreements
The following hospital-union agreements have been reported by Becker’s since June 30:
Northwell Health to Launch Enterprise Patient Engagement Platform at Clinical Sites
What You Should Know: Northwell Health and Playback Health sign multiyear deal to launch patient engagement platform at clinical sites across health system. Northwell Health, New York State’s […]
UK ministers secure 114m more Covid vaccines for next two years
Extra Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna jabs for 2022 and 2023 ordered to ‘future proof’ vaccine programme Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers […]
Truepill Launches End-to-End COVID-19 Virtual Care Platform
What You Should Know: Truepill launches its end-to-end COVID-19 virtual care platform to provide convenient online care for COVID-19 alongside the rapid delivery of antiviral […]
5 Most Important Healthcare Marketing Trends in 2022
A large part of how we plan our marketing strategies involves taking into account predicted trends for the upcoming year. Looking back at my predictions […]
M&A: HealthStream Acquires Rievent Technologies for $4M
What You Should Know: Leveraging its hStream open architecture, HealthStream expands its ecosystem with the acquisition of Rievent Technologies’ continuing education management and delivery application. […]
What Home Care Employers Can Learn from Walmart, Amazon
For an overwhelming majority of caregivers, access to further education is a factor when determining if they’ll accept a job offer at a home care […]
FDA panel, after debate, narrowly backs Merck COVID pill
While agency advisers raised concerns over molnupiravir’s modest benefits and potential risks, a majority felt the antiviral drug is a needed option for COVID-19 patients […]
Fujifilm socks $530M into U.K. vaccine, gene therapy and microbial production, creating 350 jobs
Fujifilm socks $530M into U.K. vaccine, gene therapy and microbial production, creating 350 jobs fkansteiner Wed, 12/01/2021 – 16:45
After a disappointing Q3, Bright Health banks on health services business
NeueHealth’s revenue guidance represents a 66.7% increase from the $1.2 billion it previously forecast.
100Plus webinar recap: How physician practices can implement an RPM program and succeed [Sponsored]
In a recent webinar sponsored by 100Plus, the healthcare company provided a roadmap on how their RPM program works, including device deployment, collaboration with clinicians, […]
FDA turns down BeyondSpring chemo complication drug, asks for another trial
BeyondSpring Pharmaceuticals said the FDA wants another clinical trial to demonstrate patient benefit for its drug, a small molecule developed to treat a dangerous and […]
CMMI drops program on improving care for the seriously ill
The agency said its recruitment method wouldn’t attract enough participants to test the model.
Biden marks World AIDS Day with new actions to end HIV epidemic by 2030
President Biden marked World AIDS Day on Wednesday by announcing new actions to end the HIV epidemic in the United States, focused on prevention, equity, and eliminating […]
Orlando Health launches behavioral health joint venture with Acadia Healthcare
Not-for-profit Orlando Health and Acadia Healthcare have formed a joint venture in which Acadia will manage Orlando Health’s inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.
South Africa COVID-19 cases double in one day following omicron detection
South Africa’s coronavirus cases have doubled in a 24-hour period following the first detection of the omicron variant in the country last week. Authorities said there were 8,561 […]
Omicron Is Here. Will We Use Our New Covid Drugs Wisely?
The world must not repeat history by making Covid-19 drugs inaccessible.
Mysteries of omicron variant could take weeks to untangle
There are lots of guesses but little hard evidence as scientists race to find answers amid scrutiny from an anxious public.
Nomad Health CEO on how tech can help lighten the burden on medical workers
Let healthcare employees focus on the jobs only people can do, Dr. Alexi Nazem said.
Voices: Navin Gupta, Senior Vice President, Home and Hospice Division, MatrixCare
This article is sponsored by MatrixCare. In this Voices interview, Home Health Care News sits down with Navin Gupta, Senior Vice President, Home and Hospice […]
Build Back Better Act Would Patch Holes in Health Coverage
Taken together, the provisions in the social policy bill represent the biggest step toward universal coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Omicron’s Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios
World, meet Omicron; Omicron, meet a lot of people who are very, very anxious to know more about you. The arrival of the newest coronavirus […]
Omicron’s Best-Case Scenario
World, meet Omicron; Omicron, meet a lot of people who are very, very anxious to know more about you. The arrival of the newest coronavirus […]
Truepill preps launch of virtual COVID-19 service for oral antivirals
Telehealth, diagnostics and pharmacy business Truepill will launch a new virtual care platform in the coming weeks that it says will provide “end-to-end” care for […]
Compound shows promise for minimizing erratic movements in Parkinson’s patients
A new study has identified a promising drug candidate to minimize uncontrolled, erratic muscle movements, called dyskinesia, associated with Parkinson’s disease.
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Targeting the brain’s immune cells may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease
A gene mutation linked to Alzheimer’s disease alters a signaling pathway in certain immune cells of individuals with the disease, according to a new study. […]
Effectiveness of ointment that kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria shown
New research shows that use of a topical drug, called AB569, a combination of acidified nitrite and EDTA (or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) promotes killing of antibiotic-resistant […]
Research reveals new evidence that sugary beverage tax impacts are sustainable, effective
Two new studies based in Seattle provide evidence that public policies to reduce consumption of added sugars through taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages are effective and […]
WHO chief says it’s ‘deeply concerning’ that African countries are being ‘penalized’ with travel bans
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief on Wednesday called it “deeply concerning” that African countries are being “penalized” with travel bans after detecting and reporting […]
How to Finance Your Medspa Patients
An American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) study estimated that medical spa revenues are forecasted to grow at an annual rate of 8% from 2017 to […]
Conservative Justices Seem Poised to Overturn Roe’s Abortion Rights
A newly conservative Supreme Court on Wednesday heard the most serious legal challenge in a generation to a woman’s right to obtain an abortion. And […]
1st U.S. case of COVID omicron variant identified, Dr. Fauci says
A person in California who had been vaccinated against COVID-19 became the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant, […]
New York City health systems say they’re prepared for winter COVID upswing and omicron variant
Unlike during the first wave, New York City facilities now have enough supplies and beds.
First US omicron case detected in California
The U.S. has detected the nation’s first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in California, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
Now is the perfect time to advance population health
There is an opportunity facing us, an opportunity to embrace more equitable and efficient healthcare. In a world that is driven by market forces, we […]
Sanofi aims to double vaccine sales by 2030, citing RSV and flu market expansion as key drivers
Sanofi aims to double vaccine sales by 2030, citing RSV and flu market expansion as key drivers esagonowsky Wed, 12/01/2021 – 13:51
South African music festival halted after dozens of positive on-site COVID-19 tests
A South African music festival was halted after dozens of COVID-19 tests conducted on-site came back positive, The Toronto Sun reported.The Ballito Rage music festival […]
BeyondSpring faces a tough winter as FDA rejects its lead drug
BeyondSpring’s hopes of an early Christmas gift from the FDA were dashed today after the regulator said it was unable to approve the company’s lead […]
Telehealth may be here to stay
The use of remote health services soared during the pandemic.
Graphite Health taps Intermountain CIO as chief operating officer
Ryan Smith will continue to serve as Intermountain Healthcare’s chief information officer through the first quarter of 2022.
Prince Harry compares Covid vaccine inequity to HIV struggle
Duke of Sussex says on World Aids Day that vaccinating the world against Covid is ‘test of our moral character’ Coronavirus – latest updates See […]
WHO members to negotiate global pandemic treaty
World Health Organization member states agreed on Wednesday to begin the process of creating and drafting an accord that would improve pandemic response and preparedness. The […]
Researchers identify key RNA ‘gatekeeper’ in gene expression, pointing to possible new drug targets
Researchers have identified the first non-coding RNA that controls formation of chromosome loops, which govern gene expression. Jpx RNA was previously thought to be involved […]
Moderna loses bid to invalidate vaccine delivery patents, teeing up potential infringement lawsuit
Moderna loses bid to invalidate vaccine delivery patents, teeing up potential infringement lawsuit fkansteiner Wed, 12/01/2021 – 12:42
EU leader calls for debate on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said member nations should consider making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for citizens, the Associated Press reported “It is understandable […]
FDA approves Darzalex Faspro, Kyprolis, and Dexamethasone for Multiple Myeloma
FDA approves Darzalex Faspro, Kyprolis, and Dexamethasone for Multiple Myeloma
Dec. 8 Event: Unpacking the Prescription Drug Provisions of the Build Back Better Act
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET As the Build Back Better Act shifts from the House to the Senate, there’s considerable […]
Dec. 8 Event: Unpacking the Prescription Drug Provisions of the Build Back Better Act
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET As the Build Back Better Act shifts from the House to the Senate, there’s considerable […]
HWC Conference in Belgrade, Serbia
EU-OSHA Blog Back to latest posts 01/12/2021 HWC Conference in Belgrade, Serbia On 19 October 2021, EU OSHA attended to the Healthy Workplaces Campaign conference hosted […]
Biden tries to reassure on COVID as he sells spending plan
Biden has been eager to build momentum for his agenda, but he finds himself once again forced to divert attention to battling the virus.
Abortion at the Supreme Court
On December 1, the Supreme Court heard the first abortion case that could overturn Roe v. Wade. The case, Thomas E. Dobbs, State Health Officer […]
Rethinking Molnupiravir
I was quite surprised by the efficacy that Merck reported for the viral polymerase inhibitor molnupiravir when those interim trial results were announced in October. […]
AI-based blood analysis tool geared toward decentralized diagnostics
With the release of its new Sight OLO artificial intelligence based blood analyzer, Sight Diagnostics hopes to offer DCTs reliable, easy-to-use testing.
The booming life sciences sector needs dynamic real estate support
Bruntwood SciTech is the UK’s leading property provider dedicated to driving the growth of the science and technology sector. UK life sciences are buoyant with […]
How biomarkers and bioanalytics are changing R&D
Biomarkers have been causing a paradigm shift in how HCPs treat patients for some time – now they are bringing the pharma industry a new […]
Sanofi makes another mRNA move with deal for skin microbiome biotech Origimm
Sanofi’s strategy to develop new messenger RNA vaccines is adding another piece. The pharmaceutical giant struck a deal to acquire Origimm Biotechnology, a startup developing […]
Tackling the Healthcare Employee Shortage with Hiring Workflow Tech
For several years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted a decadelong, double-digit growth rate driven by increased demand for healthcare services from an […]
In Focus with KFF: What Happens if Roe v. Wade is Overturned?
In this video, KFF Associate Director for Women’s Health Policy Laurie Sobel describes how a ruling overturning Roe could affect abortion access in the United […]
Decentralized format can help elevate trial inclusivity: Science 37
An expert from the decentralized clinical trial solutions provider discusses how the virtual format and technology can help improve study representation.
Automating safety processes can benefit DCTs: Pharmasol
A leader from the pharmacovigilance solutions firm discusses the ins and outs managing safety documentation and offers advice on how to deal with them.
Navigating mobile research teams can help DCT success
Leaders from IQVIA and its Q2 Solutions division offer advice on how to deal with mobile teams, home health providers, and other aspects of virtual […]
Japan asks airlines to suspend reservations for flights to country in response to omicron
Japan is asking airlines to suspend reservations for flights to the country in one of the strictest responses in the world to the new omicron […]
World AIDS Day: Remembering those we’ve lost and exploring the continued fight against HIV/AIDS
Today, as we mark World AIDS Day and commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses, we want to recognize the impressive advancements in […]
Hospitals brace for omicron as margins weaken further, Kaufman Hall reports
New uncertainties raised by the variant will challenge hospitals as they grapple with a downturn in operating margins as a result of escalating labor costs.
Indiana medical groups plead for more to get COVID-19 shots
Indiana’s top medical groups pleaded Tuesday for more people to get COVID-19 vaccine shots as the state is in the midst of a new surge […]
CordenPharma Adds Highly Potent Capabilities in Germany
CordenPharma will build a clinical trial development facility for manufacture of oral solid dosage drug products at its Plankstadt facility near Heidelberg, Germany.
German COVID-19 deaths reach highest level in 9 months
COVID-19 deaths in Germany reached its highest level in nine months on Wednesday with 446 deaths. Germany’s infectious disease agency said the country saw 67,186 new […]
Omicron and other COVID variants: What you need to know
Here’s what we know, and don’t know, about the omicron variant.
Massachusetts deploying COVID-19 antibody treatment units
The clinics have the capacity to treat up to 500 patients per week with therapies that have can help reduce the severity of the disease […]
U.S. panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck
The Food and Drug Administration panel voted 13-10 that the antiviral drug’s benefits outweigh its risks, including potential birth defects if used during pregnancy.
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 15:08 10/12/2021 Reports Number of […]
As CMS drives cost and quality improvements, here’s why glucose management is the newest focus
The focus on glycemic management as a key indicator of patient safety was announced as part of CMS’s annual adjustment to inpatient payment policies, which […]
Serum Institute seeks DCGI’s approval for Covishield as booster dose
In an application to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), Prakash Kumar Singh, the Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at Serum Institute of India […]
Emmes Announces Completion of Third ACTT Clinical Trial for COVID-19
Rockville, Emmes today announced that it conducted the data and statistical analysis for the third iteration of the Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial (ACTT-3), using its proprietary […]
The diabetes medication that could revolutionize heart failure treatment
A medication originally used for patients with diabetes is the first to help people with heart failure and could revolutionize treatment. Early research had shown […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view
Musculoskeletal disorders in workers with multiple sclerosis: a task-oriented view dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:45 17/01/2022 Discussion papers Number of pages 17 Campaign 2020-2022 Disabled […]
Amgen stalls Samsung’s Enbrel biosim until 2029 in 2nd patent win of the year
Amgen stalls Samsung’s Enbrel biosim until 2029 in 2nd patent win of the year fkansteiner Wed, 12/01/2021 – 08:40
Medinfar awarded first ever CPhI Verified Certificate
CPhI awards the first ever CPhI Verified certificate to Medinfar – an international pharmaceutical manufacturer of Rx, cosmetics, food supplements and veterinary products. The new certification was given after […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools
Factors for success: development and promotion of French OiRA tools dimitna Wed, 01/12/2021 – 14:35 08/12/2021 Case studies Number of pages 5 OiRA Risk assessment […]
30 percent of unvaccinated say omicron has made them consider inoculations: poll
A newly released Morning Consult survey shows that nearly 30 percent of respondents who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 said that the emergence of the new omicron […]
Nigeria detects omicron in case from October
Nigeria has detected its first case of the new omicron coronavirus variant in a case from October, a month before the strain was announced in […]
Obama visits vaccination site in DC
Former President Obama, accompanied by the country’s top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, surprised a vaccination clinic in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, visiting the center […]
15 traits of effective bosses and how to catalyse your team
Oliver Stohlmann’s Corporate Survival Hacks series draws on his experiences of working in local, regional and global life science communications to offer some little tips […]
New private equity investment makes Iodine Software the latest healthcare unicorn
Advent International, a private equity firm, is investing an undisclosed amount into Iodine boosting its valuation beyond $1 billion. The hope is that the company’s […]
Welsh GP contract maintains ‘total triage’ – in stark contrast to Westminster approach on access
GP leaders in Wales say a revamped contract for 2021/22 that effectively maintains a ‘total triage’ approach to appointments and brings a 3% pay uplift […]
What J&J Can Still Teach Us
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, perhaps more than any other COVID shot, knows what it is to be bullied by the American public. Since the […]
What Makes a Vaccine’s Protection Last?
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, perhaps more than any other COVID shot, knows what it is to be bullied by the American public. Since the […]
Up to 12 million people in England could face NHS waiting list crisis by 2025
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHS faces staff and hospital equipment shortages alongside the growing need to reduce the backlog in patient surgeries and treatments.
All adults to be offered COVID-19 booster jabs by end of January 2022
The UK government has aimed to expand their COVID-19 vaccination programme, in accordance with guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
Curie Therapeutics unveils $75M to widen scope of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer
Radiopharmaceuticals deploy radiation to damage cancer DNA, but Curie Therapeutics sees these therapies opening the door to a wider range of ways to kill tumors. […]
We’re not safe until we’re all safe: Canada must live up to global vaccine commitments
The post We’re not safe until we’re all safe: Canada must live up to global vaccine commitments appeared first on Healthy Debate.
GPs lack staff and capacity for expanded booster drive, BMA warns
GP practices do not have the staff or spare capacity to deliver an accelerated COVID-19 booster campaign – and need urgent guarantees from government on […]
Sanofi snaps up acne vaccine developer Origimm Bio
Sanofi has added to its vaccine pipeline with an agreement to acquire Austria’s Origimm Biotechnology and its vaccine-based immunotherapy for people with acne. The French […]
Build Back Better Act Would Patch Holes in Health Coverage
Taken together, the provisions in the social policy bill represent the biggest step toward universal coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Build Back Better Act Would Patch Holes in Health Coverage
Taken together, the provisions in the social policy bill represent the biggest step toward universal coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
For Older Adults, Smelling the Roses May Be More Difficult
The reports from covid-19 patients are disconcerting. Only a few hours before, they were enjoying a cup of pungent coffee or the fragrance of flowers […]
Watch: No Extra Resources for Children Orphaned by Covid
The number of U.S. deaths from covid-19 has surpassed 778,000. Left behind are tens of thousands of children — some orphaned — after their parents […]
GPs ‘wrongly sidelined’ in pandemic response, warns People’s COVID Inquiry
GPs were ‘wrongly sidelined’ at the start of the pandemic as patients were pushed towards 111 and test and trace was outsourced at vast expense, […]
Merck’s oral COVID drug squeaks past FDA advisory committee
An FDA advisory committee voted by 13 to 10 to recommend emergency-use authorisation for Merck & Co and Ridgeback’s oral antiviral molnupiravir for mild-to-moderate COVID-19, […]
Contamination Control for Cell and Gene Therapies Needs New Analytics
Analytical methods need a boost to ensure quality control for cell and gene therapies.
From PharmTech: Detecting and Determining Quantitation Limits for Impurities
Different methods to calculate limits for impurities will give different answers. The prediction interval method may be ideal.
Health Data Privacy Protection Requires Cultural Changes and A Holistic Approach
Marti Arvin, VP of Privacy & Compliance, CynergisTek While practitioners tend to think about electronic health records (EHRs) as a modern convenience or necessity following […]
Serum Institute delivers first Novavax shot through COVAX
The world’s biggest vaccine maker exported 137,500 doses of Covovax, as it calls the shot, to the Southeast Asian country last week. Indonesia has approved […]
Prime Minister’s statement about Australia’s COVID-19 response and the new Omicron strain
Read the Prime Minister’s statement about Australia’s COVID-19 response and the new Omicron strain.
CDC working to tighten testing requirement for international travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working to tighten testing requirements for international travelers arriving in the United States in the face […]
Federal Judge Halts Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate Nationwide
The health care worker vaccine mandate is now on ice. A federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction to stop the start of the […]
Dr. Mandy Cohen, head of North Carolina health department, stepping down
Dr. Mandy Cohen, the head of North Carolina’s health department and face of regular updates on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state […]
Federal judge blocks healthcare worker vaccine mandate nationwide
The CMS regulation requiring healthcare employers to get their employees vaccinated has found a mixed reception in the courts.
Overnight Health Care — Presented by March of Dimes — FDA advisers back first at-home COVID-19 pill
Welcome to Tuesday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.Tomorrow, Roe v. Wade […]
LeBron James enters NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols
Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is entering the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, meaning he will be sidelined for the foreseeable future, […]
Merck’s Covid Treatment Pill Wins Blessing of F.D.A. Panel
The treatment, known as molnupiravir, could be authorized in the United States within days, and available within weeks, if the F.D.A. follows the committee’s recommendation.
Merck’s Covid Treatment Pill Wins Blessing of F.D.A. Panel
The treatment, known as molnupiravir, could be authorized in the United States within days, and available within weeks, if the F.D.A. follows the committee’s recommendation.
