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Bringing Modernized Kidney Care To The Home: How Monogram Health Is Transforming Polychronic Care

Founded and incubated by Frist Cressey Ventures, Monogram Health is on the forefront of transforming the long stagnant kidney care industry, where more than one in seven adults in the U.S. — nearly 37 million people — are living with chronic kidney dis…

As CMS Asks For The Public’s Feedback On Implementing The Inflation Reduction Act, Unresolved Issues Related To Drug Price Negotiations Remain

On January 11, CMS announced a timeline for implementation of the IRA’s drug pricing provisions, including price negotiations. CMS is enlisting the public’s feedback throughout the process of price negotiations. As CMS asks for the public’s help, sever…

California Sues Eli Lilly And Other Insulin Makers For Driving Up Drug Cost

California Attorney General Rob Bonta accused the drug makers of “leveraging their market power” to jack up the price of insulin.

Why Vaccine Reluctancy May Be The Biggest Threat To Your Child’s Wellbeing

The growing skepticism and cynicism with respect to vaccines is a serious problem and will continue to get worse if scientists, health care professionals, and public policy experts don’t act fast.

Living Close To An Airport Puts Children At A Higher Risk Of Lead Exposure

A recent study that was conducted in California found that children who live in close proximity to an airport have at least 21% higher lead levels in their blood.

Jeff Beck Dies Suddenly Of Bacterial Meningitis, Despite Anti-Covid-19 Vaccine Claims

The legendary guitarist has died at age 78.

Weight-Loss Drugs And Surgery Now Recommended For Some Children: Here’s What’s Available And What Doctors May Prescribe

On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics listed new guidelines for treating obesity in those aged two years or older for the first time in 15 years–and the recommendations include weight-loss medication and even bariatric surgery for children.

No Plan To Ban Gas Stoves, Says CPSC, After Gaslighting Occurred

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr., was quoted as describing indoor air pollutants from gas stoves as “a hidden hazard” and indicated that “any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can be …

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Weight-Loss Drugs And Surgery Now Recommended For Some Children: Here’s What’s Available And What Doctors May Prescribe

The guidelines now focus on obesity treatment rather than prevention.