The Biden administration’s call to waive patent rights for coronavirus vaccines sparked vociferous opposition from drugmakers and pharma industry groups, which quickly claimed the move will discourage future drug research and do little to increase supply. Activists, who have pressured the administration for months on the issue, argue a waiver is needed to begin removing… Read More »
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, was born on Mar 17, 1920. “My heartfelt homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a champion of human rights and freedom, on his birth anniversary,” Modi tweeted. “He is a hero for all Indians too. It will be my honour to visit Bangladesh later this month for… Read More »
Deborah C. Peele Adrian Gropper By ADRIAN GROPPER, MD and DEBORAH C. PEEL, MD Electronic health records (EHRs) are a polarizing issue in health reform. In their current form, they are frustrating to many physicians and have failed to support cost improvements. The current round of federal intervention is proposed rulemaking pursuant to the 21st Century Cures Act calls… Read More »
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, on Wednesday outlined his vision for a new “21st century economic bill of rights,” a key element of the socialist platform he has long championed. Sanders’ remarks, during a Wednesday afternoon at George Washington University, cements his presidential bid as the most left-wing of a sprawling,… Read More »