Tag: health care
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Infographic – Vaccines Stop Infectious Diseases
One of the reasons so much depends on a vaccine is due to their track record in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and almost completely eradicating the disease in many cases.
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FDA Stops Home Covid-19 Diagnostic Test
The Food and Drug Administration asked designers of a Covid-19 test collecting samples at home for research to stop giving results to individuals.
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Survey Tracking Covid-19 Mental Health Impact
A survey is underway in the U.S. to gauge the mental health impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with data also collected with personal activity trackers.
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Covid-19 Real-World Evidence System Created
Two health care data science companies are offering a system for assessing proposed treatments from health records data on patients with Covid-19 infections.
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Digital Health Research Platform Set for Covid-19
A group of medical technology companies are forming a research platform and registry for clinical trials of Covid-19 treatments among home-bound participants.
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Analysis Shows Covid-19 Largely Contained in Iceland
Aggressive early testing combined with contact tracing and self-isolation in Iceland appears to be slowing the spread of Covid-19 infections, according to a genetic analysis.
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Community Covid-19 Infection Study Underway
A study is underway to track Covid-19 infection patterns in homes and communities in the U.S. southeastern and middle-Atlantic states.
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Univ. Lab to Offer Large-Scale Covid-19 Testing
A University of Maryland lab will seek FDA authorization for its plan to provide high-volume detection testing for Covid-19 infections among state citizens.
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Employers, Patients See Discounts from Biosimilars
An analysis of health care spending by large employers shows both companies and their employees are saving money from using non-branded biologic therapies.
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Trial to Test Malaria Drug to Stop Covid-19
A registry and clinical trial of health care workers aims to document effects of hydroxychloroquine, a widely available malaria drug, to prevent Covid-19 infections.