Category: healthcare

Dow Plunges Over 1,800 Points Amid Fears Over A Second Wave Of Coronavirus Cases

Stocks had their worst day since March.

Medicare Advantage For All Can Save Our Health-Care System

Forget Medicare for All. The real solution to the Covid-19-induced crises for patients and hospitals is Medicare Advantage for All. The popular plan for our seniors is already used in Europe and would work for all employed Americans by incentivizing h…

Infertility And Covid-19 Are A Double Whammy For Patients

An interview about infertility and Covid-19 with Dr. Jennifer E. Mersereau, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Fertility Preservation Program at UNC.

Top Medical Journal Releases Papers On Addressing Racial Inequality In Healthcare

The New England Journal of Medicine published several perspectives addressing systemic racism in the medical community and the disproportionate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on black communities.

Amazon’s Coronavirus Testing For Workers Remains Rare Move By An Employer

Amazon’s effort to test its workers for the coronavirus strain Covid-19 even in a pilot program is a rare move among U.S. employers, health benefits consultancies say.

Supporting Senior Loved Ones As The Coronavirus Rages On

Older adults won’t be too quick to open up while the coronavirus still ravages the U.S. They still run the risk of isolation leading to negative repercussions in their mental and physical health. Here are ways you can help older family members through …

The Under 30 Alums Racing To Develop At-Home Coronavirus Tests With Crispr

The tests could provide results in minutes on a strip of paper, similar to a pregnancy test.

Coalition Of Attorneys General File Third Lawsuit Against Generic Drug ‘Price-Fixing’

Teva Pharmaceuticals and other manufacturers are accused of artificially inflating the prices of topical dermatological drugs.

Federal Reserve Will Keep Rates Near Zero Until 2022 As Recession Continues

The central bank expects the economy to shrink by 6.5% this year.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Isn’t Over: Keep Washing Your Hands As Economies Reopen

Dr. Rodney Rohde, a virologist and clinical laboratory expert, explains why regular surface cleaning and handwashing will be even more important as social distancing requirements are relaxed.