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Business Is Booming for Dialysis Giant Fresenius. It Took a Bailout Anyway.

Wfhen the Trump administration sent billions in federal relief funds to medical organizations, at least $259 million went to dialysis providers, with Fresenius receiving more than half of that.

Aug 10, 2020

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America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine

Vaccines engineered to protect the public from various diseases like influenza, hepatitis B and rabies can be less effective in obese adults than in the general population.

Aug 7, 2020

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Hospital Merger in Washington State Stokes Fears About Catholic Limits on Care

It's unclear whether Virginia Mason Health System would have to abide by Catholic doctrine in merging with CHI Franciscan, a Roman Catholic health system.

Aug 3, 2020

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The Color of COVID: Will Vaccine Trials Reflect America’s Diversity?

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Blacks, Latinos, Asian Americans and those over 65, who, traditionally, have been less likely to be included in clinical trials.

Jul 27, 2020