Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Viewpoints: New Malaria Vaccine Sorely Underfunded; The Important Role Of Pharmacists
It took scientists 30 years to create the first malaria vaccine, approved by the World Health Organization in 2021. A second, even better one is now almost ready to be deployed against the disease. (Lisa Jarvis, 9/14)
Covid-19 demonstrated how quickly the United States can mobilize to produce and distribute new tests, vaccines, and treatments for a previously unknown virus. (Ilisa BG Bernstein and Paul W. Abramowitz, 9/15)
The headlines might make you think that Anne Heche died twice. First on a Friday, when the actress was declared brain-dead. And then again on a Sunday, when her body was disconnected from machines so that her organs could be donated. (Daniela J. Lamas, 9/15)
Trade-offs in medicine can be harsh, even when clearly necessary. Chemotherapy can save people from cancer, but the side effects can wreak havoc on their bodies for months or years. These trade-offs aren’t limited to the clinical world. They are also part of research. (Andrea L. Cox, 9/14)
Artificial intelligence is a transformative tool in the workplace — except when it isn’t. For top managers, state-of-the art AI tools are a no-brainer: in theory, they increase revenues, decrease costs, and improve the quality of products and services. But in the wild, it’s often just the opposite. (Katherine C. Kellogg, Mark P. Sendak and Suresh Balu, 9/15)
