Category: healthcare

Sustainable Development – A Smart Solution for Africa and the Middle East

This is a critical moment for U.S. leadership and one that demands that the United States pursues mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationships predicated on investments in sustainable political and economic development.

It’s Time To Get Rid Of The Biggest Con Job In Healthcare

It’s time to get rid of the biggest con job in healthcare.

InnovationRx: ChatGPT Won’t Fix Healthcare; Plus, Covid-19 Origin

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Eli Lilly To Lower Insulin Prices And Introduce A $35 Out-Of-Pocket Monthly Cap For Commercially Insured And Uninsured Diabetics

In what could represent a significant transformation of the insulin marketplace, Eli Lilly has announced it will slash the price of two of its insulin products by 70%; Humalog and Humulin. And, the company will cap commercially insured and uninsured pa…

New Warning About Zero-Calorie Sugar Substitute: What Experts Are Saying About Erythritol

While the American Heart Association recommends the use of artificial sweeteners like erythritol for those with metabolic disorders like diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood sugar—a new study raises concerns.

The Amazon-One Medical, CVS-Oak Street Mashup: A Cautionary Note On Retail’s Incursion Into Healthcare Delivery

Amazon, CVS and other retailers have made big headlines in recent by acquiring companies and announcing partnerships to speed their push into healthcare delivery. The deals could transform the industry and the patient experience, but they could also be…

Colonial, PMHS PTA Leaders Call on School Board to Do More to Fight Hate and Bias After Swastika Found at High School

PTA leaders from Colonial Elementary School and Pelham Memorial High School called on the board of education to do more to fight hate and bias in the schools during Tuesday’s board meeting, following the Oct. 24 discovery of a swastika in a PMHS stairw…

Making “Back to School” Better Than Ever

Back-to-school season has always been one of my favorite times because, after three months reserved for catching my breath, I finally get to fall back into a routine.

Viroids, A Farmer’s Nightmare

Viroids are like viruses, but smaller and simpler. They do not make any proteins and they don’t have a protective coat. Despite this, they can still cause serious damage.

Dutch Judges To Decide Whether Humira’s Price And AbbVie’s Profits Are “Too High”

In a unique challenge to drug makers, the Dutch Pharmaceutical Accountability Foundation is taking the manufacturer of Humira, AbbVie, to court for alleged excessive profiteering. The Foundation accuses AbbVie of engaging in “unfair, excessive pricing …