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Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine is the second to earn the FDA’s full approval, joining the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine approved last August. http://dlvr.it/SJ7wrF

Cleveland inventors John Nottingham and John Spirk made a name for themselves designing consumer products. Now they're cranking up their work on medical devices with 16 healthcare projects last year alone. http://dlvr.it/SJ7S9L

In the US, Black patients often receive significantly less medical care than similarly sick white patients. Yet when Black patients experience a significant traumatic brain injury, they often receive more aggressive care than white patients. http://dlvr.it/SJ6wMn

Kid Rock said that if any location on his upcoming “Bad Reputation” tour has such requirements, "You'll be getting your money back because I won't be showing up either.” http://dlvr.it/SJ4rPZ

Maui's definition is different from the CDC's definition of being "fully vaccinated" but is the same as the CDC's definition of being "up to date." http://dlvr.it/SJ2dHB

Lyft is expanding a new service for riders who need more “physical assistance” for their doctor’s office visits and other healthcare appointments http://dlvr.it/SHz89q

Six in 10 Americans have recently struggled to get hold of rapid at-home tests and more than a third said it was difficult to find an in-person test, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. http://dlvr.it/SHycSL

Just 15% of Americans polled said they would consider the pandemic over when Covid-19 is largely eliminated, like polio. http://dlvr.it/SHvCMg

Anthem’s fourth quarter profits doubled to $1.1 billion thanks to strong enrollment in its Medicaid plans that have drawn more people to such coverage during the Covid-19 pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SHrGQB

Beijing reported 14 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, prompting this week's third round of mass testing in the city. http://dlvr.it/SHqjxz

The Seattle-based company has created infrastructure software to help hospitals better connect patients with $30 billion of yearly philanthropic medical aid. http://dlvr.it/SHnLdq

The study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new shot designed to target the omicron coronavirus variant, which can evade some of the protection from existing vaccines. http://dlvr.it/SHmpGY

As it was in the last century, physicians still get paid quid pro quo: They provide a service, submit a bill, receive a check, repeat. That rule needs to be broken. http://dlvr.it/SHmFsq

"It's a new virus, and we must go on treating it as though it is full of surprises, very nasty and rather cunning," said the WHO’s Dr. David Nabarro. http://dlvr.it/SHjLgM

Here are 10 ways to tell that a face mask has not actually been approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as a N95 respirator. http://dlvr.it/SHg93B

Many non-Brazilians, even epidemiologists, were astonished by the announcement in November 2021 that Sao Paulo had achieved universal full vaccination of adults against Covid-19. http://dlvr.it/SHf7xm

Phage therapy could save many lives. Hopefully, sharing Mallory Smith's story will boost research into cystic fibrosis, growing antibiotic resistance, and the promise of phages. http://dlvr.it/SHcVzb

Vori Health transforms back pain treatment by doing less surgery. http://dlvr.it/SHbmWq

Hatchett is absolutely correct when is says that the focus now needs to be on “the last mile” - providing these countries with the logistical and medical resources needed to actually get these vaccines into people’s arms. http://dlvr.it/SHYGdb

Three doses of Valneva’s inactivated coronavirus shot neutralized the omicron variant, the company said, citing early laboratory tests. http://dlvr.it/SHTFX1

The CIA concluded that a majority of the 1,000 reported cases were likely triggered by environmental causes, undiagnosed medical conditions or stress. http://dlvr.it/SHSkyq

In theory, ACOs were supposed to save money by better coordinating patient care, and by achieving organizational efficiencies. Could ACOs be costing us money? http://dlvr.it/SHQGFN

N95 masks offer stronger protection against the omicron coronavirus variant and health officials warn single-layer cloth masks may not provide enough protection against the highly transmissible variant. http://dlvr.it/SHPgtg

With the Biden administration’s vaccine-and-testing mandate blocked, employment lawyers weigh in on the implications for employers. http://dlvr.it/SHLlLp

Government funding shows political support for psychedelic research in Australia. http://dlvr.it/SHLBWQ

The men’s tennis number one was deported from Australia this weekend and will miss the Australian Open after losing a court case to have his visa—which was canceled due to him not being vaccinated against Covid-19—reinstated. http://dlvr.it/SHGsfh

Videos on TikTok and other social media show people cooking chicken in over-the-counter cough and cold medications such as NyQuil. http://dlvr.it/SHF7yH

Here are the precautions to take around bearded dragons. http://dlvr.it/SHBSVn

He mainly focused on the fact that drugs cost more in the U.S. than in Europe and, as a result, Americans subsidize the costs of drugs for the rest of the world. http://dlvr.it/SH7Dp4

This article is Part 2 Series on Spatial Audio and Wellbeing. We take a deep dive into potential health & wellness implications of spatial audio, and review of the industry. http://dlvr.it/SH3BpR

Rational decision making does not only require consistency. It depends on making good judgements about the relative benefits and harms of the choices one makes. http://dlvr.it/SGzl57

Leaked data suggests hundreds of patients are waiting more than 12 hours for treatment every day in England's emergency rooms, as Covid-19 continues to drain hospital workforces. http://dlvr.it/SGzDVs

The company, helmed by former Livongo CEO Glen Tullman, just raised a series C round at a $1.6 billion valuation. http://dlvr.it/SGwG54

Despite decades of limited gains from animal testing of drugs meant for humans, FDA leaders continue to block sophisticated alternatives that could very well end outdated and cruel animal testing andspeed up investigational drug development. http://dlvr.it/SGvkFH

A record 13.8 million Americans have signed up for individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare. http://dlvr.it/SGstR0

Hospitalizations due to Covid-19 are soaring across the country at the same time that a growing number hospitals are struggling with depleted numbers of doctors, nurses and other workers. http://dlvr.it/SGsMJF

A total of 25 cases of a strain dubbed "deltacron" have been found in that country. http://dlvr.it/SGsMCY

The Serbian tennis star was detained by border authorities last week for failing to provide enough proof for a medical exemption from receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. http://dlvr.it/SGrGvV

The CDC's new isolation guideline runs 2,800 words and contains 45 bullet points. http://dlvr.it/SGpP1l

Stephanie Matto became a self-described “fartrepreneur” but here's what happened when she tried to increase the supply and make things more stinky. http://dlvr.it/SGnDqF

is there any hard evidence that Viagra, otherwise known as sildenafil, can help treat severe Covid-19? http://dlvr.it/SGmRqb

Walgreens will have more than 160 doctor-staffed Village Medical clinics open by the end of this year. http://dlvr.it/SGhv7Q

In 2019, tens of thousands of Americans took an unproven COVID treatment—hydroxychloroquine—because a persuasive politician convinced them of its merits. So often, the message is more important than the verity of the message. http://dlvr.it/SGhv5f

After the U.S., France reported the highest number of new cases in the world Wednesday. http://dlvr.it/SGf8Vw

The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed children's mental health to crisis levels. Yet parents often struggle to find providers and face long wait times when seeking help. Founded by a mother-daughter duo, Little Otter harnesses tech to connect families with mental health professionals and track progress. http://dlvr.it/SGddcc

The comments come as French lawmakers debate stricter restrictions that could prevent unvaccinated people from accessing most public spaces. http://dlvr.it/SGZMg2

While many have been mourning the recent passing of acting and comedic legend Betty White, anti-vaccination social media accounts have been spreading unfounded rumors. http://dlvr.it/SGYRXb

Residents of Yuzhou join some 13 million people in Xi’an, who have been under strict lockdown since late December. http://dlvr.it/SGW1Dz

However, it would have been interesting had Novartis followed the plan initially outlined by Meanwell which would likely have benefited millions more patients. The high price of Leqvio won’t allow for that. http://dlvr.it/SGSJwB

Look for more seniors to flock to Medicare Advantage in 2022 as the Biden administration, health insurers and investors bolster this privatized form of health coverage for those 65 and older. http://dlvr.it/SGPHFH