A Covid-19 vaccine based on the messenger RNA technology of CureVac has yet to successfully emerge from clinical trials, lagging well behind the mRNA shot from rival BioNTech that has landed authorizations and approvals across the world. But CureVac is now trying to secure a win in another forum: the German courts. Tübingen, Germany-based CureVac contends that BioNTech’s vaccine […]
Dive Brief: Programs focused on social determinants of health for Medicaid beneficiaries might reduce unnecessary healthcare use, but might also end up costing health systems more than they save in the long run, according to new research published Tuesday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers analyzed how a case management program for patients in California impacted healthcare utilization and […]
COVID-19 was the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. between March 2020 and October 2021, according to an analysis of federal data released Tuesday. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, analyzed death certificate data and found that the coronavirus accounted for 350,000 deaths — 1 in every 8 — in the U.S. […]
The metaverse — a domain of the internet in which users immerse themselves in interactive digital environments — has significant potential to disrupt traditional healthcare delivery in the long term, according to a recent report from Accenture. For the report, Accenture surveyed 391 healthcare executives across 10 countries. More than 80% of them said they believe the metaverse will have […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tied a Florida-based ice cream company to a multistate listeria outbreak. The CDC believes Big Olaf Creamery, a brand of ice cream only sold in Florida, may be to blame. Of the 17 people interviewed by the CDC, 14 reported eating ice cream before experiencing symptoms. Six […]
AstraZeneca’s drug portfolio already includes a lymphoma drug, a blockbuster seller that treats cancer by going after a single target. Cancer drug research is expanding to therapies that address multiple targets, and AstraZeneca is now joining in by buying TeneoTwo, a biotech with a Phase 1 drug candidate that hits two targets simultaneously. The pharmaceutical giant announced Tuesday that […]
Tufts Medicine joined forces with the Home Health Foundation in 2018 to expand its reach and create one of the largest home health and hospice providers in the region. In 2021, its physician networks combined to form a clinically integrated network. Michael Dandorph, president and CEO of Tufts Medicine, joined The Check Up to talk about Tufts diverse business model […]
Modern Age is an aging wellness studio in New York that offers both virtual and in-person care for skin, hair, bone, and hormone health. It was inspired by research that shows people who feel younger live longer, healthier lives. Situated at the corner of 5th Avenue and West 15th Street, the 4,400-square-foot project includes large storefront windows to provide an […]
Your thyroid is a small but mighty hormone gland in your neck that plays a big role in your health. Hyperthyroidism, a type of thyroid disease also called overactive thyroid, occurs when your thyroid gland makes more hormones than your body needs. An increase in the hormone thyroxine (T4) increases metabolism, which means the pace of many of your body’s […]
This article is sponsored by CareAcademy. This article is based on the HHCN Staffing Summit Q&A with Jessica Jones, Care Experience Outcomes Manager at CareAcademy. The Q&A took place virtually on May 25, 2022. The discussion has been edited for length and clarity. Home Health Care News: This session is titled Education Pathways for Caregivers: An Untapped Opportunity For Employers […]