Demonstrators have taken to the streets across China in opposition of the country’s strict zero-Covid policy. This marks one of the greatest public shows of defiance against the ruling Communist Party in decades.
Category: healthcare
Covid Still Killed Over 9,000 Americans In November, As Attention To It (And Boosters) Declines
The number of people dying with Covid in November was similar to death rates from excessive alcohol consumption and around two to four times deaths from flu, firearms, motor traffic accidents and opioid overdoses.
Despite Eye-Popping $3.5 Million Price Tag For Gene Therapy Hemgenix, Budget Impact For Most Payers Will Be Relatively Small
The first gene therapy for hemophilia B, Hemgenix, will have a list price of $3.5 million per use. This sets a new record for the most expensive single-use gene therapy in the U.S. In spite of the very high price tag, the budgetary impact of the produc…
It’s Time To Get Rid Of The CDC As We Know It
Here’s how to drastically and positively reform the CDC, a lethally troubled agency.
How A Rock Star, A Physician-Legislator, And An Evangelical Senator Bonded To Help End The Global AIDS Pandemic: A Backstory
PEPFAR changed the course of history by turning the tide on the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. Bono and Republican Senators Frist and Helms came together to help make this once-in-a-lifetime legislation become law.
Be Inspired By A Compassionate Physician Lending His Talents To The Ukrainian People
Rajeev Fernando’s love for medicine started with his love for humanity. Learn about his journey and his current work in Ukraine, where he is providing essential care.
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Monoclonal Antibodies: A Work In Progress
A recent study on Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus may pave the way for a new monoclonal antibody treatment in the near future.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Could Be Trialed In Humans In 2023. Here’s What You Need To Know
Musk claimed the first real-world applications for Neuralink could be to help restore sight for people who have lost their vision or motor function among people who are paralyzed.
China Protests Go Beyond Demanding An End To Severe Covid-19 Restrictions
The BBC and other news outlets have called recent demonstrations in China “Covid protests.” But, the protests are not simply about stringent Covid-19 policies. Though triggered by ongoing lockdowns, the protests have a broader aim of ending authoritari…
As Mental Health Crisis Grows, So Do Health Insurer Behavioral Health Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group has expanded its already massive network of behavioral healthcare providers by 25% to 375,000 from about 300,000 in 2020.
