Pfizer hopes to use the mRNA technology behind its Covid-19 vaccine to make a more effective flu shot.
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Covid Test Maker Cue Health Goes Public At $2.3 Billion Valuation As Demand Surges
Cue’s portable, rapid tests that upload results to a smartphone in around 20 minutes are used by the Department of Defense and the Mayo Clinic.
Most Vaccine Skeptics Change Their Minds, Study Finds — Here’s Who Didn’t
Almost one-third of vaccine-hesitant people went on to get the shot, researchers found, with an additional 37% saying they were willing to get one.
2021 Lasker Awards Honor Neuroscience Researchers, A Biomedical Legend And mRNA Vaccine Pioneers
This year’s awards, sometimes nicknamed “America’s Nobels” honors the researchers who developed the foundation for Covid-19 vaccines and other medical innovators.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer Covid Booster Shots For Seniors And High-Risk Patients — But Not For All Americans
The FDA greenlit a third dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for seniors, people with underlying health conditions and people with “occupational exposure” to the coronavirus.
InnovationRx: The Fall Equinox; Plus, U.S. Donates Covid-19 Vaccines
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Here’s What You Need To Know About At-Home Covid-19 Tests
Dr. Matt Binnicker, an expert in the diagnosis of infectious diseases, discusses the advantages and limitations of at-home Covid-19 tests and explains when you should seek out a lab-based test.
Staff Shortages Are Hammering Long-term Care Facilities, Home Care Agencies, and Families
A new industry survey reports that only 1 percent of nursing homes and 4 percent of assisted living facilities (ALFs) say they are fully staffed, while 89 percent of nursing homes and 82 percent of ALFs report moderate or severe shortages.
Inside Freshworks’ Rise From India Enterprise Tech Startup To $10 Billion IPO
CEO Girish Mathrubootham wanted to show that world-class products can come from India. Going public in the U.S. wasn’t part of the plan.
Will You Need A Booster Vaccine Against Covid-19?
Infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Kortepeter discusses what we know so far about Covid-19 vaccine booster shots and what information scientists need to make the decision.
