Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Viewpoints: NIH Needs More Funding, Not Less, During This Amazing Period Of Scientific Discovery; Doctors Should Keep Political Beliefs To Themselves
Stat: The NIH Budget Should Be $100 Billion Per Year
Now is the time to invest far more in scientific research, not less. (Reed Jobs, 9/21)
MedPage Today: Doctors, Leave Your Politics At The Clinic Door
Physician-initiated activism has surged in recent years. The pandemic only exacerbated the trend. Have we crossed a boundary? Has medical education forgotten history and started repeating its mistakes? Can we rebuild trust with all our patients, not just the ones who share our politics? (Alan B. Schorr, 9/20)
The Washington Post: Cancer Patients Shouldn’t Have To Cross Oceans In Search Of A Cure
The United States and China should collaborate on cancer research, even amid strategic mistrust. (Lizzi Lee and Jennifer Kwan, 9/21)
Stat: Make It Easier For Pregnant And Lactating Patients To Join Clinical Trials
It’s hard to search for trials open to pregnant and lactating patients. There is a simple fix. (Alyssa Bilinski, Haley Sullivan and Anne C.C. Lee, 9/21)
The Washington Post: I’m A Pulmonologist. Here’s Why New Wellness Claims About Nicotine Worry Me.
Some wellness influencers are saying nicotine promotes cognition and longevity. But scientific studies paint a more complicated picture. (Hasmeena Kathuria, 9/20)
