Benjamin Oakes’ Scribe Therapeutics is developing specialized Crispr proteins for multiple diseases–and it’s got deals with Big Pharma potentially worth over $4 billion
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Impact Of The 988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: One Year Later
Since the implementation of 988, the lifeline has experienced a significant increase in volume, with over 1.5 million calls received in the first six months alone.
Efforts To Protect Condors From Avian Influenza Move A Step Closer
Vaccine to protect California condors against highly pathogenic avian influenza appears to be safe. More birds now will be vaccinated and antibody levels monitored.
Cigna Sued Over Algorithm Allegedly Used To Deny Coverage To Hundreds Of Thousands Of Patients
The software system allows claim rejections without doctors ever opening patient medical records, according to the lawsuit.
‘Beer Tanning’ Trends On TikTok, Here Are 4 Problems
People on social media have been claiming that pouring beer on your skin will help activate melanin and give you a better tan. But don’t hop to do this just yet.
President Biden Is Taking Affordable Health Insurance Away From Millions Of Americans
The president has derided short-term insurance as “junk” that offers little protection from big potential healthcare expenses. That’s a misleading, partisan claim.
Retail Giants Vs. Health Systems: Fight Will Come Down To ‘Systemness’
‘System-ness’ will determine whether U.S. medicine’s future is led by incumbent health systems like Kaiser Permanente or by retail giants like Amazon, CVS and Walmart.
‘Crisis’ Brewing In U.K.’s Increasingly Overstretched Mental Health Services
Patient demand for mental health care — particularly as a result of the pandemic — is rising much faster than staffing numbers.
‘Crisis’ Brewing In U.K.’s Increasingly Overstretched Mental Health Services
Patient demand for mental health care — particularly as a result of the pandemic — is rising much faster than staffing numbers.
A Bold New Proposal For Health Reform — Einav And Finkelstein’s We’Ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care
The U.S. health insurance system is broken. Einav and Finkelstein’s new book explains why, and suggests how to tear it down and rebuild it.
