COVID-19
The global messenger RNA (mRNA) market is poised for significant growth, driven by advancements in mRNA technology, rising demand for mRNA vaccines, and growing applications in cancer therapy. The market is expected to reach $10.7 billion by 2035, with North America dominating the market due to its advanced healthcare
COVID-19
The 17 experts recently dismissed from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a panel that guides US vaccine policy, have published an essay criticizing US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "destabilizing decisions" that may lead to more preventable disease spread. The experts, who were removed
Vaccination
Vaccination rates in England have fallen to their lowest level in a decade, with many parts of the country, particularly in London, experiencing low vaccination rates. The under-fives are not receiving the necessary protection from infectious diseases, with 2,911 cases of measles recorded in England last year, the highest
COVID-19
The May announcement by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for some people, including healthy pregnant women and healthy children over 6 months old, sparked confusion. Although the recommendation was
COVID-19
Researchers at Monash University have made significant strides in developing mRNA therapeutics for various diseases, driven by the success of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19. The team introduced a novel lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticle design, leveraging medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoates (mcl-PHAs) as a sustainable alternative to conventional poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA). By combining the
COVID-19
As the largest ransomware attack in the history of the US healthcare sector continues to have far-reaching consequences, the industry has been forced to confront the harsh realities of data breaches. Karly Rowe, SVP of Product Management at Inovalon, highlights the significance of this event, emphasizing that healthcare records are
Social services
U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján, Raphael Warnock, and Lisa Blunt Rochester led a group of 19 Senate colleagues in condemning U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to gut the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee
Social services
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced the replacement of all 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) vaccine advisory panel, sparking concerns among experts. The new members, who have been handpicked by Kennedy, are expected to bring a fresh
Social services
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has expressed concerns over the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) recent restructuring of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), which risks further eroding public confidence in vaccine science. ANA emphasizes the importance of transparency, consistency, and representation of frontline perspectives in
Social services
In a decision issued by the United States Court of Federal Claims, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran awarded attorney's fees and costs to John Sproul, a petitioner under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Sproul had filed a petition for compensation after suffering a Table shoulder injury
COVID-19
Staffers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have issued a statement of dissent, known as the Bethesda Declaration, criticizing the direction of the agency under the leadership of Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. The declaration, modeled after the Great Barrington Declaration, was signed by over 300 employees, including graduate students
COVID-19
Researchers have developed a new method to improve the stability of gene therapies, overcoming the limitations of traditional storage methods. By using microfluidics to produce lipid nanoparticles with high encapsulation efficiency, the team optimized the spray drying process to maintain the stability of nucleic acid-loaded nanoparticles. This breakthrough has significant
