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Last year, Dr. Dean Sidelinger warned of surging cases of the delta variant. Cases now are of a less threatening type. | KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL/OPB

Oregon On Precipice Of Another COVID Wave, Modeling Suggests

With the delta variant surging in the state, public health officials are urging the public to resume mask use and get vaccinated.

Aug 1, 2021

Novo Nordisk offices in Fremont, California./Shutterstock

Diabetes Drug’s New Weight Loss Formula Fuels Cost-Benefit Debate

Ozempic’s peppy ads suggest that people who use it might lose weight, but also include a disclaimer: that it “is not a weight loss drug.” Now — as Wegovy — it is.

Aug 1, 2021

State health officials are racing to win federal approval of Oregon Health Plan changes before Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, shown at the Oregon Convention Center vaccination site, leaves office. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

Gov. Brown Mandates Masks In State Buildings

State government employees and visitors inside state agencies must mask up when indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

Jul 30, 2021

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Racism In Medicine: What’s A Doctor To Do?

Medical associations now recognize the need to fight racism which has long existed within their own ranks but not been addressed.

Jul 29, 2021
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Pfizer Court Fight Could Legalize Medicare Copays And Unleash ‘Gold Rush’ in Sales

A Pfizer win in a lawsuit against the federal government could cost taxpayers billions of dollars and erase an important control on pharma marketing after decades of regulatory erosion and soaring drug prices, say health policy analysts.

Jul 29, 2021

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