Big Shortage of Doctors for Chronically Ill Americans
Story Highlights A recent survey released by Merritt Hawkins reveals that not only are American hospitals and clinics facing a shortage of primary care physicians but also a shortage of medical specialists. The survey attributes…
CONTINUE READINGMMR Vaccine Sales Boost Merck’s 2019 Revenues
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publicized measles outbreaks in several states beginning in January 2019, on…
Former FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Joins Pfizer
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD has joined the board of directors of Pfizer, Inc.—the world’s…
Market for Breathing Machines Alive and Well
The market for “iron lung” machines is estimated at well over $2 billion annually. Of course, the machines are no…
Blockbuster Vaccine Sales Drive Higher Earnings for Merck
Merck & Co., Inc. reported a strong financial start to 2019, with an eight percent increase in it first-quarter earnings,…
Why Statistical Significance is Killing Science
In 2016, the American Statistical Association1 released an editorial warning against the misuse of statistical significance in interpreting scientific research. Another…
UPS, Merck Plan Pilot Program to Vaccinate Adults at Home
United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is considering venturing into the health care industry. According to a Reuters news report, the…