I’ve mentioned this in a number of previous posts, but large scale importation from Canada won’t work to bring down US drugs prices. The US
Month: November 2020
Queer and trans healthcare provider Folx banks funding from Polaris Partners
Queer and trans healthcare provider Folx banks funding from Polaris Partners hlandi Mon, 11/30/2020 – 19:09
Electronic flu vaccine notifications service expanded
A service which sends information about flu vaccinations electronically from pharmacies to GP practices has been expanded ahead of winter.
Health experts warn of tough holiday season for seniors
Health experts are warning that the holiday season poses an increased COVID-19 threat to older Americans, who are already one of the most vulnerable demographics.According
How physicians can find jobs in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries [PODCAST]
“I’m now CMO at a private biotech company focused on developing therapies for patients with rare endocrine diseases. We are conducting a trial in the
Rapid Onboarding: A Toolkit for Redeployed Clinicians
How Ariadne Labs created a framework to support system leaders as they implement rapid onboarding programs.
Hospital-Acquired SARS-CoV-2 Infection
This Viewpoint reviews the rare incidence of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection and discusses ways it can be minimized, including use of surgical masks, proper ventilation, physical
The Challenges Ahead With Monoclonal Antibodies—From Authorization to Access
This Viewpoint discusses questions about clinical indication, supply, distribution, and cost and coverage that will need to be resolved if monoclonal antibodies are be granted
New Partnership Aims to Intercept Illegal Drugs and Devices
The FDA has joined with US Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) to stop harmful products
How Targeting Fat Cells’ Estrogen Receptors Could Fight Obesity
In adipocytes, fat cells, a particular estrogen receptor appears critical for energy-supplying mitochondria to function properly. The discovery points to a potential drug target for