Category: healthcare

How Public Health Technology Can Be Misused To Stifle Dissent

A Covid-19 tracking system was misused in China to place “digital handcuffs” against protestors.

Dr. Fauci Takes 2nd Course Of Paxlovid After Suffering Covid-19 Rebound

Fauci indicated that his rebound symptoms were “much worse than in the first go-around.”

Will Virtual Therapists Help To Overcome The Skills Shortage In Mental Health?

Mental health providers are struggling to attract the talent they need to cope with the surging demand for mental health services. New research suggests virtual therapists could be the answer.

Origin Of Virus Variation: Real-Time Evolution Of SARS-CoV-2 In An Immunocompromised Patient

Where do variants come from? New variants may arise in long-term infections of immunocompromised patients.

U.K. Monkeypox Cases Top 1,000

Cases of monkeypox continue to rise steadily in the U.K., with more expected over the coming days and weeks.

Pfizer Seeks Full FDA Approval For Covid Antiviral Pill Paxlovid

Full approval would allow Pfizer to market the drug to consumers and let it remain on the market when officials declare the Covid emergency over.

Opioid Settlement Drags Walgreens Profits

Walgreens reported profits tumbled to $229 million in its third quarter due largely to costs to settle with the state of Florida claims its pharmacies contributed to the opioid epidemic.

Ted Cruz Trolls Sesame Street’s Elmo Over Covid-19 Vaccines For Kids Under 5

Looks like Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wasn’t tickled by what Elmo said.

Health Inequities May Cost The U.S. One Trillion Dollars

Inequities lead to significantly poorer healthcare outcomes.

InnovationRx: Monkeypox Vaccine Rollout; Plus, Omicron-Specific Boosters

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