Category: healthcare

The Menstrual Justice Activists Fighting To End Period Poverty By Making Period Action Day A Reality

Around 26% of the global population menstruates and damaging misinformation and limited access to hygiene products creates a culture of silence and shame. PERIOD is fighting to end period poverty and is making Period Action Day a reality.

Lilly’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug, Combined With Remdesivir, Benefits Covid-19 Patients Who Need Oxygen

Lilly announced additional findings indicating that its rheumatoid arthritis drug, baricitinib, may improve the health of severe Covid-19 patients when used in combination with Gilead Science’s antiviral drug remdesivir.

Trump Reportedly Will Stay At The White House This Weekend

Trump is likely eager to start campaigning as the election is days away and he’s falling in the polls.

Totally Under Control: A Movie Chronicling The US Covid-19 Tragedy

Americans have been waiting for an explanation of the US Government’s response to COVID-19 and Totally Under Control is the first documentary detailing the chaos that has resulted.

Face Masks Could Prevent 50 Million Covid-19 Cases In The US

Universal face masking would significantly reduce the herd immunity threshold.

New England Journal Of Medicine Takes Stance On Presidential Election For First Time Ever

Here’s what the Editors of the major scientific journal wrote about the Trump administration. The did use the word “astonishing” but not in a positive way.

China Joins WHO-Backed Covid-19 Vaccine Initiative, As The U.S. Stays Out

Beijing has not shared details of its planned commitment including the funding amount.

Final Results In Remdesivir Trial Confirm It Shortens Length Of Covid-19 Cases, But Has Small Impact On Death

Patients who were hospitalized and receiving oxygen saw the most benefit from remdesivir.

Hospital Giant HCA To Return $6 Billion In CARES Act Money

The large hospital operator HCA Healthcare said it will return $6 billion in stimulus money from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, known as CARES.

D.C. Health Department Raps White House For ‘Limited Contact Tracing,’ Urges Workers To Get Tested For Covid-19

On Wednesday, the state of emergency was extended through the end of the year.