Scientists work toward an elusive dream: a simple pill to treat Covid-19
(By Damian Garde for STAT) The world has vaccines that can prevent most cases of Covid-19. It even has drugs
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Cigna offering members $500 to switch psoriasis drugs: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cigna is offering members who use certain psoriasis drugs $500 to switch to a
Read moreIn rare instances, AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine linked to blood clots, regulators say
(By Helen Branswell and Matthew Herper for STAT) The European Medicines Agency has concluded there is a link between AstraZeneca’s
Read moreAmerican College of Physicians: Shorten antibiotic duration for these 4 bacterial infections
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) In an effort to combat antibiotic resistance, the American College of Physicians outlined
Read moreAlmost half of near-poor Medicare beneficiaries spend at least one-fifth of their income on health care costs
New research from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health found “near poor” –whose incomes are between 100%
Read moreIf you decide to travel, don’t forget to check your Medicare plan
So you are vaccinated and you have been stuck in the house for a year, now what? Maybe travel? If
Read moreMedicare Advantage Open Enrollment period ends March 31st.
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan and are dissatisfied with your plan, your window to switch to another plan
Read moreSanders pushes to expand Medicare: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for expanded Medicare eligibility and changes to
Read moreScientists Seek Covid Treatment Answers in Cheap, Older Drugs
(By Esther Landhuis for Kaiser Health News) Could a decades-old antidepressant be a secret weapon against covid? A few scientists
Read moreWhat to make of the AstraZeneca vaccine data — and the surrounding controversy
(By Adam Feurerstein, Damian Garde, and Meg Tirrell for STAT) AstraZeneca’s up-and-down quest to develop a vaccine for Covid-19 stands
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