Medications

Johnson and Johnson cuts price of anti-TB tablets

US pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson announced Monday an immediate cut in the price of its tuberculosis treatment course—a move NGOs have long been calling for.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

NYC building virus testing capacity with more than 150 sites

New York City is ramping up its ability to test for the coronavirus, with testing available at more than 150 sites citywide and test kits made in the city now in use at city-run health clinics, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday.

Health

Indigenous-led health care partnerships flourishing in Canada

Innovative, Indigenous-led health care partnerships and cultural healing practices have shown improved health outcomes and access to care, and have become important features of the medical landscape in Canada, according to ...

Medications

Major insurers offer $55 million to lower generic drug costs

A nonprofit that develops and sells cheaper drugs will receive a $55 million investment from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and associated organizations to create cheaper versions of expensive generic drugs.

Health

Four principles underlie patient and family partnership in care

(HealthDay)—Patient and family partnership in care should include treatment of patients and families with dignity and respect, their active engagement in all aspects of care, and their contribution to the improvement of ...

Medications

Taking blood without a needle

EPFL-based startup Loop Medical is working on a needleless device to take pain-free blood samples at home. The company has just signed a partnership agreement with Cerba HealthCare to develop this unique product and bring ...

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