Category: healthcare

Over 10,000 Diseases And Only 50 Drugs Approved In 2021. To Improve Pharma R&D Efficiency We Need To Understand It.

Measuring the efficiency of research and development (R&D) in the pharmaceutical industry has long been a difficult task. It is even more complex now as many new technologies become available to the pharma companies. Here are some insights into who are…

In the Eye of the Storm: How Covid-19 Impacts the Eye

While Covid-19 is commonly associated with infection of the lungs, heart and other vital organs, a growing body of evidence suggests that infection can also impact the eye. Thanks to a recent study by researchers in Germany we may now have a better pic…

New York Latest To Lift Hurdle To Nurse Practitioners During Pandemic

New York is the latest in a growing number of states giving direct access to nurse practitioners thanks to legislation eliminating hurdles for patients who need primary care.

It’s Time To Take Aim At Scope-Of-Practice Laws

Permanently rolling back restrictive scope-of-practice laws—and letting experienced healthcare workers do their jobs—is a common-sense reform that could benefit patients and the healthcare system alike.

Breaking The Rules Of Healthcare: The Doctor-Patient Power Dynamic

Improving the doctor-patient relationship will require better communication and greater trust. Neither will happen until there is a more equal balance of power in the exam room.

Covid-19 Cases Up 49% In NYC, Mayor Eric Adams Tests Positive

An estimated 85% of positive Covid-19 test samples in New York City have contained the BA.2 Omicron subvariant.

21 States Sue To Stop Covid-19 Face Mask Mandates On Airplanes, Public Transit

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) face mask requirements for those riding public transit and in transportation hubs are already scheduled to expire April 18.

Obama, Biden Team Up To Bolster Obamacare On Health Law’s 12th Anniversary

Obamacare was signed into law 12 years ago. Obama himself marked the anniversary with his first visit to the White House since leaving office as President Biden announced new efforts to strengthen access to affordable insurance.

Health Experts Worry That CDC Covid-19 Maps, Measures May Be Misleading

Here are the differences between the Covid-19 Community Levels map and the harder-to-find Covid-19 Community Transmission map.

S100s: A Blunderbuss Approach To SARS-CoV-2 Defense

Scientists have recently discovered that a family of proteins called S100s may simultaneously protect us from SARS-CoV-2 whilst amplifying the severity of SARS-CoV-2 symptoms. Here, we provide an in-depth look at the complex relationship between S100s …