In some ways, this month feels a lot like last December. But it’s important to remind ourselves that so much has changed since then. Read More
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It may feel a lot like last December. But a lot has changed since then
In some ways, this month feels a lot like last December. But it’s important to remind ourselves that so much has changed since then. Read More
At-home defense: why widespread rapid antigen testing is key to curbing the pandemic
Rapid antigen tests are finally available, but at-home testing still has a long way to before becoming the next line of defense against COVID. Read More
Omicron emphasizes the importance of genomic surveillance
The COVID-19 Omicron variant illustrates how essential it is that all countries do their part in genomic surveillance by sequencing samples and sharing data. Read More
The spread of the ‘Delta Plus’ subvariant is a reminder of where visions of our COVID future diverge
The future of COVID, and vaccine efficacy, is now dependent on variants, which experts predict could be on the rise plus become vaccine resistant. Read More
Medical boards are still struggling to discipline doctors who spread COVID-19 myths
The spread of medical misinformation by influential Americans are continuing to undermine trust in medicine and endanger the public. Read More
Medicare negotiating drug prices could be the game changer Americans need
Medicare’s lack of negotiating power is largely blamed for the sky-high drug prices that many Americans can’t afford. That could soon change, however, if Democrats’ new proposal for decreased drug pricing passes as part of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act. Read More
COVID vaccines could be the key to solving the global youth mental health emergency
Children around the world are suffering through an unprecedented mental health crisis, largely because they haven’t been able to attend school during the pandemic. Vaccines for children could be a pivotal first step to addressing the growing emergency. Read More
Why the FDA’s ruling on mixing and matching vaccines will help more people get boosters
The FDA permitting a mix-and-match vaccine booster approach increases access in three key ways: it allows people to get any booster that’s readily available to them, lets them choose which one they get, and reduces uncertainty about safety and efficacy. Read More
The stalemate over patents is fueling vaccine inequity—and the pandemic
Moderna’s refusal to share its vaccine recipe is the latest blow in a losing fight to ensure equitable vaccine access for all. Read More