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COVID-19 Vaccines are Being Injected in Canada Now, So When Am I Getting Mine?

COVID-19 Vaccines are Being Injected in Canada Now, So When Am I Getting Mine?

Toronto Star, December 14, 2020

The world has been surrounded by optimism since pharmaceutical companies, such as Pfizer, announced great news of their positive vaccine results — which seem more reliable as we learn more about it. Finally, some shiver of light in what has been a historically difficult year for so many of us. Countries such as Canada, the United States, U.K., Brazil, and Turkey have already laid out or even started their inoculation process, purchasing millions of doses, while other countries are not that far off.

Health Experts Warn of False Sense of Security as Vaccine Rolls Out

Health Experts Warn of False Sense of Security as Vaccine Rolls Out

KOLD News 13, December 14, 2020

As the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine began rolling out Monday, healthcare experts warn to not allow the vaccine’s arrival to create a false sense of security especially during the holidays. Dr. Sudha Nagalingam, the Medical Director of El Rio’s HIV Infectious Disease Clinic, said Arizona’s recent spike in cases likely tracks back to Thanksgiving when people loosened restrictions and met with family and friends.

How to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine: Lessons from Amazon and Walmart

How to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine: Lessons from Amazon and Walmart

Fast Company, December 16, 2020

The initial rollout of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has begun, and vaccines are shipping across the U.S. Demand for COVID-19 vaccines will outpace supply for the foreseeable future. Yet experts have warned that a substantial proportion of these highly perishable vaccines could go to waste if they are not being used before they expire.

What the Dippin' Dots 'Cold Chain' Can Teach Us About COVID-19 Vaccines

What the Dippin' Dots 'Cold Chain' Can Teach Us About COVID-19 Vaccines

Popular Science, December 15, 2020

Countless people across the country are desperate to get their hands on the coronavirus vaccine. But the same could be said for another icy treat with some surprising similarities: Dippin’ Dots. Invented by a microbiologist in 1988, Dippin’ Dots’ self-proclaimed “Ice Cream of the Future” maintains its characteristic beaded form only if stored at -49 degrees Fahrenheit. Slipping even a few degrees in the wrong direction can jeopardize the quality of a batch.

These Vaccine Stocks Must Pull Off 'Mind-Boggling' Distribution Feat

These Vaccine Stocks Must Pull Off 'Mind-Boggling' Distribution Feat

Investor's Business Daily, December 16, 2020

When the first doses of Pfizer's (PFE) coronavirus vaccine were packed with dry ice in Michigan and shipped across the U.S. this weekend, it set into motion a sprawling distribution infrastructure that will face its biggest test in modern history — and highlighted some surprising vaccine stock plays.

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

TIME, March 26, 2025

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Supply Chain

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Seafood Source, March 10, 2025

In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

Climate