Month: August 2024

As we move into autumn, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the autumn, previously known as the ‘Autumn Booster’. Current vaccines provide good protection against severe disease … Read more

Walking down the skincare aisle is like sensory overload. There are gels, creams, so-called essences, and serums, so many serums. The products claim to revitalize, exfoliate, hydrate, brighten, soothe, correct—or work anti-aging wonders. What’s a skincare novice to choose? “It can be overwhelming for me, as a dermatologist in practice for 25 years, to walk … Read more

NIH used certain keywords, such as “animal” and “testing,” to block comments on its social media posts, which the appeals court said was too restrictive. View original article Contributor: Tom Jackman

Some hospitals are partnering with a private equity-backed company on combined emergency and urgent care. Doctors decide whether to bill at the higher, ER rate. View original article Contributor: Phil Galewitz, McKenzie Beard

Hospitals are partnering with a private-equity-backed company to offer emergency and urgent care in one building. Patients may not realize prices vary between the services. View original article Contributor: Phil Galewitz