Positive preliminary results for Eli Lilly’s efsitora alfa continue to build the case for this once-weekly insulin in type 2 diabetes patients. Lilly is trying to catch up to Novo Nordisk’s once weekly insulin icodec, which is commercially available in several markets around the world but is not yet approved by the FDA. The post…
Prior KFF analysis allocated CBO’s federal Medicaid spending reductions and enrollment losses across the states, and this policy watch builds on that analysis to examine the potential impacts in expansion states compared with non-expansion states.
La expectativa de vida entre los nativos americanos en el oeste de Estados Unidos ha caído por debajo de los 64 años, una edad cercana a las de la República Democrática del Congo y Haití. Para muchos estadounidenses de origen asiático, es de alrededor de 84 años, similar a las de Japón y Suiza. La…
GREELEY, Colo. — In early August, farmworkers gathered under a pavilion at a park here for a picnic to celebrate Farmworker Appreciation Day. One sign that this year was different from the others was the menu: Beef fajitas, tortillas, pico de gallo, chips, beans — but no chicken. Farms in Colorado had culled millions of…
Healthcare Economist was named the #4 health policy blog in 2025 by FeedSpot. My blog was also ranked as the #1 top health economics blog, the #4 public health blog, and #31 economics blog as well. I’m excited to receive this recognition!
Here are statistics from the CDC about the 1,197 individuals (as of 13 June 2025) that have been infected with measles during the 2025 outbreak: 793 were children (347 (29%) aged <5; 446 (37%) aged 5-19)5% were previously vaccinated (2% with 1 MMR dose; 3% with 2 MMR doses)144 (12%) were hospitalized3 people have died…
Many healthcare experts are calling Omada Health and Hinge Health’s IPO debuts a success, though it’s still early days. The post Omada & Hinge’s IPO Debuts Signal Success for Digital Health Market, Experts Say appeared first on MedCity News.
By MIKE MAGEE Has America turned into an “Island of Musk?” He seems to be everywhere and nowhere at the same time. As Trump’s new best friend, he’s opened up the gates of Twitter-hell, morphed into a steady stream of crypto-cash, and demonstrated his dance moves alongside Trump at featured venues. He’s also launched “a…
For the last seven years, Get Ahead of Sepsis has encouraged patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals to know the risks, spot the signs and symptoms, and act fast if they suspect sepsis during Sepsis Awareness Month and year-round. Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Some people…
[Sponsored] Your varicose or spider veins may indicate an underlying problem, so finding the right vein specialist is crucial. Discover the best vein clinics in Orlando. The post Your Guide to the Best Vein Clinics in Orlando appeared first on MedCity News.