Category: pharma

Cutting Drug Costs From Billions To Millions

When an article appears touting a reimagination of drug R&D that can cut costs from billions to millions, one has to take notice.

‘Testicle Tanning’: Is Tucker Carlson Promoting This New ‘Bromeotherapy’ Now?

The promotional trailer for Carlson’s “The End of Men” special included a montage of shirtless men doing push ups, firing guns at bottles, milking a cow, wrestling, doing push-ups, lifting a tire, swinging an axe, and drinking eggs.

Abbott Labs Covid Test Sales Surge As Pandemic Drags On

Abbott Laboratories first quarter profits eclipsed $2.4 billion thanks to a surge in sales of Covid-19 diagnostic tests.

Anthem Profits Hit $1.8 Billion On Medicaid, Medicare Growth

Anthem’s first quarter profits reached $1.8 billion thanks to strong enrollment in its Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans.

Delta Calls Covid-19 An ‘Ordinary Seasonal Virus’ As Airlines Drop Face Mask Use In Mid-Flight

On Monday, Delta, United, Alaskan, and other U.S. airlines rapidly dropped their face mask requirements soon after U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle had ruled against federal face mask requirements for public transit.

Lower Insulin Costs? Great. Let’s Also Make Sure Fewer People Need Insulin In The First Place.

During his State of the Union address last month, President Biden called for reducing the cost of insulin, the live-saving drug for diabetics. How’s a good time to also focus on diabetes prevention—and reduce the need for the drug in the first place.

Brazil’s Military Reportedly Purchased Over 35,000 Viagra Pills, Raising Questions

What might the armed forces be doing with so much sildenafil, a medication most commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction?

Kinder Easter Chocolate Recall After Salmonella Outbreak Leaves 150 Ill, Mostly Young Children

The Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak has spanned 10 countries.

Omicron XE: How Concerning Is The So-Called ‘Frankenstein’ Covid-19 Variant?

The XE, which is a mix of the BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron variants, is one of multiple recombinants that have emerged such as XD, XF, to XS.

Kansas Lifts Hurdle To Nurse Practitioners, Becomes 26th State To Do So

Kansas 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 as the Covid-19 pandemic put a spotlight on U.S. primary care needs.