Shifts in Funding Priorities and Vaccine Guidance Contribute to Safety Myths, Plus Reactions to Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti — The Monitor
This volume examines how the cancellation of contracts to develop a bird flu vaccine and…
Shifts in Funding Priorities and Vaccine Guidance Contribute to Safety Myths, Plus Reactions to Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti — The Monitor
This volume examines how the cancellation of contracts to develop a bird flu vaccine and unfounded claims by new vaccine advisors reflect persistent myths about the safety of mRNA technology. It also explores false claims linking COVID-19 vaccines to miscarriage and analyzes how reactions to a Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for minors highlights…
At Some Federal Beaches, Surf’s Up but the Lifeguard Chair’s Empty
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — When Azania Lane-Majestic arrived at the beach with her family, her initial excitement gave way to concern. No lifeguards could be seen despite heavy, pounding surf. So she held the hand of her 8-year-old daughter whenever they went in the water. And, just in case, she went online and looked up how…
Dual Threats From Trump and GOP Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers
In a top-rated nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia, the Rev. Donald Goodness is cared for by nurses and aides from various parts of Africa. One of them, Jackline Conteh, a naturalized citizen and nurse assistant from Sierra Leone, bathes and helps dress him most days and vigilantly intercepts any meal headed his way that contains…
Impact of financial incentives on the value of the marginal drug
From an interesting review paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives by Craig Garthwaite: Although research and development investments clearly respond to market opportunities, the exact benefits created by these incremental investments remain unclear. This is largely because the exact marginal products developed in response to these incentives are elusive to identify. Certainly, the amount…
What VCs Have Learned About Health Tech in the Public Markets
Two digital health companies have gone public this year: Hinge Health and Omada Health. During a recent panel discussion, venture capitalists shared lessons learned about health tech in the public markets. The post What VCs Have Learned About Health Tech in the Public Markets appeared first on MedCity News.
EnsoData Snags $20M to Improve Sleep Disorder Diagnostics
EnsoData raised $20 million in Series B funds for its AI-powered sleep diagnostics. The company’s technology aims to help clinicians diagnose sleep disorders faster and more consistently. The post EnsoData Snags $20M to Improve Sleep Disorder Diagnostics appeared first on MedCity News.
Novavax Sees Sanofi Vaccine Pact as Model for Future Deals, Some Going Beyond Infectious Disease
Novavax’s partnership with Sanofi allows the pharma giant to explore potential combinations of assets from both companies, and it’s a blueprint for the kinds of alliances the vaccine developer is pursuing. Rather than commercializing vaccines, Novavax aims to turn its research into business development deals, R&D executive Ruxandra Draghia-Akli said. The post Novavax Sees Sanofi…
How More Competition and Better Connected Data Will Solve Healthcare’s Billion Dollar Problem
There are two changes that could transform the entire system. If we can do these two things, the entire market improves. Not everyone will win, but the good products, the good distributors and the good platforms will rise to the top. The post How More Competition and Better Connected Data Will Solve Healthcare’s Billion Dollar…
A Father’s Promise: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Addiction for My Son
To any father that’s struggling right now, know this: your past doesn’t have to write your future. Help is out there, and you can change the trajectory of your life and that of your family. The post A Father’s Promise: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Addiction for My Son appeared first on MedCity News.
Different Data Source, But Same Results: Most Adults Subject to Medicaid Work Requirements Are Working or Face Barriers to Work
To understand the impact of Medicaid work requirements included in the budget reconciliation bill being debated in Congress, KFF has undertaken two difference analyses using different data sources. Using 2023 data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation, this analysis looks at the share of adults who work at least 80 hours per month,…
