Recent scientific advances using a distant model organism—the fruit fly—may offer a new window into how brain damage could be repaired in humans.
Category: pharma & healthcare
Not Again. Another Cruise Ship Has A Covid-19 Outbreak
Covid-19 outbreaks on cruise ships are now such a regular occurrence that you would be forgiven for getting a hefty dose of de ja vu after reading this headline.
NYC To Offer Instant Access To Paxlovid At Mobile Testing Sites, But Messaging Around The Drug Needs To Improve
This is a sorely needed initiative that addresses some of the equity and access issues with Test-to-Treat as cases are rising once again in New York.
While Conservative Catholics Grab Media Attention On Abortion Issue, Liberal-Leaning Nuns Push Progressive Healthcare Causes Which Most Catholics Support
On July 7th, President Biden awarded Sister Simone Campbell the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Campbell is executive director of a national Catholic social justice advocacy organization. She represents a longstandin…
The Many Faces Of Omicron
As Omicron continues to evolve, here we analyze virological evolution in terms of new monoclonal antibody treatments.
Brexafemme, New Treatment For Vaginal Yeast Infection, Faces Considerable Pricing And Reimbursement Challenges
Brexafemme is a recently approved drug for vaginal yeast infection; the first non-azole treatment. The drug’s sponsor, Scynexis, has made progress in the commercial market, facilitating access. But payer pricing and reimbursement challenges remain.
Supreme Court Decision On EPA Could Have Implications For Other Regulatory Agencies, Like FDA
The Supreme Court’s decision in the West Virginia v EPA case has repercussions that extend beyond the EPA’s ability to regulate the environment. The decision could in fact impact the authority of all federal agencies that issue regulations, such as the…
FTC Goes After PBMs, Warns Of Legal Action
Last month, the FTC voted unanimously to examine rising list prices of insulin, but also to probe possible anti-competitive practices by PBMs. Proof of the establishment of anti-competitive practices – such as rebate walls – would likely lead to legal …
Key Player In Acute And Chronic Disease: The Inflammasome
Inflammation plays a critical role in both acute and long term SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as many of the most serious chronic diseases. In this first installment of the inflammation series, we will do an overview of the inflammasome, inflammatory in…
Drug Prices Make Headlines Again As Senate Democrats Push Forward Pricing Reforms
Senate Democrats appear to be making progress on pushing forward a set of politically popular drug pricing reforms. A detailed plan has yet to be released. However, reports suggest the plan would be similar to provisions included in Build Back Better l…
