Competing visions on achieving vaccine equity; deepening racial disparities in overdose deaths

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Sponsored by     STAT+: Pharma and patient advocates offer competing visions for achieving vaccine equity during pandemics By Ed Silverman Wilfredo Lee/AP The pharmaceutical industry declaration emerges after a protracted period during which it has been on the defensive. Read More As overdose deaths exploded during the pandemic, racial disparities widened, CDC report shows By Andrew Joseph KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Images Overdose deaths rose by 30% overall in the pandemic's first year, but spiked more among Black people, American Indians, and Alaska Natives. Read More STAT+: This biotech is betting dietary changes can reshape cancer care. Even if it works, can Faeth make a profit? By Jonathan Wosen Courtesy Faeth Therapeutics Bay Area startup Faeth Therapeutics is developing precise nutritional interventions aimed at getting more out of cancer treatments. Read More Sponsor content by InCrowd How pharmaceutical market researchers can get the most from benchmarks When applied correctly, benchmarks can improve performance and set the standard for success. But when are benchmarks most effective? Building Better Benchmarks, an on-demand webinar, explores how to leverage benchmarks to enhance analysis framing, demonstrate social proof, and minimize costs. Watch this pre-recorded webinar led by InCrowd industry experts for best practices in benchmarking with real-world examples. Watch today. Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine wins backing of CDC advisory panel By Helen Branswell JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images Several members expressed hope that the vaccine's makeup may persuade some holdouts to finally roll up a sleeve. Read More FDA weighs oversight changes after Juul, formula troubles By Matthew Perrone — Associated Press Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP The announcement comes as FDA Commissioner Robert Califf attempts to push past several controversies that have dominated his second stint. Read More Tuesday, July 19, 2022       1 Exchange Pl, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02109 ©2022, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Email Preferences | Contact Us | View In Browser