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From escape mutations to wild strains: Here’s everything you need to know about Covid variants

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19. isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. Source: NIAID-RML Even as the number of global Covid-19 infections drops across the world, leading U.S. health officials are warning of a coming… Read More: From escape mutations to wild strains: Here’s everything you need… »

The Remarkable Rise of Pharma’s Reputation in the Pandemic

The reputation of the pharmaceutical industry gained a “whopping” 30 points between January 2020 and February 2021, based on the latest Harris Poll in their research into industries’ reputations. The study was written up by Beth Snyder Bulik in FiercePharma. Beth writes that, “a whopping two-thirds of Americans now offer a thumbs-up on pharma” as… Read More: The Remarkable Rise of Pharma’s Reputation in the Pandemic »

CBD Goes Mainstream: CBD Industry Growth Report 2021

You may hear CBD[1] is described as “cannabis oil but without THC,” and that is close but not entirely accurate. The remarkable mainstream recognition of CBD (cannabidiol) has surprised many people. CBD is a cannabinoid compound that occurs naturally in marijuana. CBD is currently available in a wide variety of healthy foods and wellness on… Read More: CBD Goes Mainstream: CBD Industry Growth Report 2021 »

In High-End Real Estate, Are Doctors the New Doormen?

Gyms with Peloton bikes and lap pools are nice, but how about a doctor on call? Some new luxury developments now come with just that, offering residents memberships to medical centers staffed with on-call physicians and nurses. Others are partnering with hospitals and clinics to give homeowners easy access to care, even in remote locations.… Read More: In High-End Real Estate, Are Doctors the New Doormen? »