Tag: Health
Private Medicare Plans vs VA Care for Veterans: Billions Collected for Services Provided
Many private Medicare insurers are targeting veterans with plans that claim to enhance their Veterans Affairs coverage. These plans, such as the "Patriot Plan," "Courage MA," and "Honor" plan, offer additional benefits like dental...
New MPOX Strain Detected in California – First U.S. Case
California recently reported the first case of a new strain of mpox, a virus that is spreading from person to person. The infected individual had traveled from Eastern Africa, where the virus is currently...
Former FDA Chief Seeks to Undermine RFK Jr.’s Senate Confirmation
Former FDA Chief Expresses Concerns Over RFK Jr.'s Senate ConfirmationIn a recent television appearance, Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration under the Trump administration, has raised red flags with...
Global Measles Cases Increase by 20% in 2023: New Report
Measles vaccination coverage has not yet returned to pre-Covid levels globally, leading to a 20% increase in measles cases in 2023 compared to the previous year, as per a recent report from the World...
First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed by CDC in the U.S.
First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in the U.S.The United States has recently made a significant discovery, confirming the first severe human infection of H5N1 bird flu in the country. The case...
Biotech Analyst and CEO Discuss Election Results: Insights from Brian Skorney and Daphne Zohar
Biotech analyst Brian Skorney and biotech executive Daphne Zohar recently appeared on "The Readout LOUD" podcast to share their thoughts on how the outcomes of the recent election may impact the biotech industry. They...
Why Everyone Should Get a Flu Vaccine This Year
Flu Vaccine
A number of flu vaccines will be available this season. These include:• injectable flu vaccines, or flu shots. These include:• Flu shots that are made with inactivated influenza viruses.• One flu shot that...
Investigating the Mildness of U.S. Bird Flu Cases: Scientists’ Mystery
U.S. Bird Flu Cases Mystify Scientists: An Unprecedented PhenomenonIn a remarkable turn of events, the United States has witnessed an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza among cattle that has perplexed scientists and health authorities...
Caregiving Resources and Tips from National Institute on Aging | NIH MedlinePlus
Being a caregiver or care partner is a significant responsibility that involves managing someone else's healthcare, daily tasks, financial decisions, and more. It can be overwhelming to navigate all of these responsibilities while also...
The End of Cassava Sciences and its Alzheimer’s Drug: Lingering Damage
The story of Cassava Sciences came to a disappointing end on Monday when their experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease, simufilam, was found to be no more effective than a placebo in a large clinical...
CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors in Young Patients
Michelle Monje-Deisseroth, a medical student about 20 years ago, treated patients with a type of brain tumor called diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, or DIPG. These tumors are difficult to treat because they wrap around...
Pfizer’s New R&D Head, VC Deep-Dive, and FDA Commissioner: What You Need to Know
Pfizer has welcomed a new R&D head, Chris Boshoff, who is expected to make significant strides in research and development to satisfy investors. Additionally, the biotech venture capital landscape is set to see some...
