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Category: pharma & healthcare
8 In 10 Hospitalized Covid-19 Coronavirus Patients Were Vitamin D Deficient: New Study
Hospitalized patients with Covid-19 were more likely to be vitamin D deficient. So should everyone be taking supplements now?
In Brazil, New Study Shows The Poor And Indigenous Suffer The Most From Covid-19
A new study shows large disparities in Covid-19 infection rates among ethnic groups and income levels in Brazil.
Large Contact Tracing Study Reveals Efficient Covid Transmission Within All Age Groups From 5-10 Years On Up
We now have conclusive evidence that the virus spreads most often among people in the same age range. There is no age group that is protected against getting infected by or being able to transmit the virus.
Despite Conflicting Evidence, FDA Approves Covid-19 Drug Remdesivir
For a drug so marginally effective, it sure is expensive — $2,340 for patients covered by government health plans and $3,120 for those privately insured.
Restructuring The Federal Response To A Pandemic
The federal government has the legislative and constitutional authority to dictate how the US would control Covid-19. They instead allowed the fractured response that occurred.
“The Dude” Has Cancer: Five Things To Know About Lymphoma
Hollywood legend, Jeff Bridges, announced his diagnosis of lymphoma. This ‘liquid tumor’ is still a mystery to the public. Here are 5 key things to know about lymphoma.
Three Takeaways From Major FDA Advisory Meeting On Covid-19 Vaccines
One thing became clear over the course of the seven-hour meeting — that a hastily expedited vaccine might benefit some people, but fail those who need protection most.
Biden And Trump Drug Pricing Policies Would Decimate Biotech, Drive Innovation To China
With anxiety already high over current drug supply lines, these policies would leave the country dependent on China for future medicines.
Vaccine Transporters Feel Unprepared For The Distributive Effort Ahead
As pharmaceutical companies conduct phase 3 vaccine trials, air cargo transporters are cautious about the logistics involved in the mass distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine.
