Health plans that manage drug costs say specialty drugs now account for 50% or greater of the total prescription spending they manage.
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Structural Analysis Of The Omicron Spike Unveils Houdini-Like Immune Escape
Here we analyze some of the structural properties of Omicron that enable efficient immune escape.
New Research Provides Hope In The Search For A Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine- Part II
Respiratory syncytial virus is one of the leading causes of death for infants globally, and a safe vaccine has yet to be approved for use. However, the long search may soon be over, as new structure-based vaccine technology holds great promise.
Covid-19 Has Made Tuberculosis Even More Of A Forgotten Pandemic
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic goes well beyond the disease itself. It extends to neglected tropical diseases, as well as the big three infectious diseases malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis, by crowding out R&D funds and disrupting non-Covid-19 …
Twitter’s Fate Depends On Elon Musk’s Understanding Of Platforms; Healthcare Can Learn From That
What can the healthcare industry and digital health platform companies learn from a pipeline expert taking over a platform business, especially in an industry that is vastly different from those in which he’s operated to date?
CVS Taps New Chief Medical Officer As Primary Care Takes Off
CVS Health promoted Dr. Sree Chaguturu to be the company’s chief medical officer as the retail drugstore chain and health insurance giant emphasizes the importance of primary care.
Supply-Chain Snags Create Shortages Of Life-Saving Medical Supplies In U.S.
An unprecedented strain on American healthcare systems is expected to worsen.
Under 30 Europe 2022: Meet The Entrepreneurs Innovating From The Microbiome To The Psyche
The Covid-19 pandemic has not slowed down the race to change the world from these up-and-coming science and healthcare listmakers.
Far-Ultraviolet Light Is Another Way To Keep Our Public Spaces Safe
For some time now, it’s been established that the primary root of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is airborne. Here we describe work that shows, in addition to ventilation and filtration, how Far-UVC light inactivates the virus in a way that is harmless to us.
Asthma Medication Points The Way To Drugs To Prevent And Treat Covid-19: Nsp1, A Novel Target
Montelukast, an asthma drug, can bind to and block a crucial SARS-CoV-2 protein. This discovery sets the stage for a new class of antiviral drugs, designed to target and interfere with the virus’ immunosuppressive tactics.
