Arthritis drug cuts deaths in hospitalized Covid-19 patients, major study shows
(By Matthew Herper for ST A T) Tocilizumab, a drug usually used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, reduced the rate for
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Emerging Health Issues
Doctor visits were down in 2020 but HSA spending was up
Although the doctor and hospital visits were down in 2020, there were significant increases in health savings account spending. According
Read MoreProposed ACA changes in COVID-19 relief bill: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The House Ways and Means Committee this week is set to mark
Read MoreCovid-19 cases are falling in the U.S. It could be a calm before a variant-driven storm
(By Andrew Joseph for ST A T) If the U.S. Covid-19 epidemic were a marathon, the country might have made
Read MoreUber to offer free rides to Walgreens COVID-19 vaccine appointments
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Uber will provide free rides to Walgreens stores and off-site vaccine clinics
Read MoreVaccine Hesitancy vs. Vaccine Refusal: Nursing Home Staffers Say There’s a Difference
(By Aneri Pattani for Kaiser Health News) CONCORD, N.C. — It had been months since Tremellia Hobbs had an excuse
Read MoreMy Mother Got Vaccinated. Is It Now Safe To Go Visit?
(By Jane Greenhalgh for NPR) It’s been more than a year since I’ve seen my mother. Like many families, we
Read MoreSocial media posts of COVID-19 vaccine cards lead to scams, identity theft
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers not to post photos of
Read MoreThe State of Vaccine Supply: ‘Opaque.’ Unpredictable. ‘Hard to Pin Down.’
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Even as the pace of vaccination against covid-19 has steadily accelerated — hitting
Read MoreDigital Race For COVID-19 Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind
(By Will Stone for NPR) With millions of older Americans eligible for coronavirus vaccines and limited supplies, many continue to
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