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        A pair of hands holding an iPhone looms out of an otherwise dark image.

        Vaccine misinformation relatively uncommon in mainstream news media, but spreads widely

        To the extent that misinformation has led some to shun proven COVID-19 prevention measures, the two plagues have been in a kind of mutually reinforcing tango since the pandemic’s earliest days.

        COVID-19June 1, 2022Peter Lurie, MD, MPH
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        Unchecked COVID-19 vaccine misinformation uncommon in mainstream news media, but spreads widely, according to study

        While articles that present misinformation are uncommon, they have the capacity to reach large numbers of readers and affect the vaccine conversation, according to the study.

        COVID-19June 1, 2022
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        Fact sheet: The Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCTDevelopment (VALID) Act of 2021

        The FDA has the authority to review medical devices, including lab-developed tests. However, to date FDA has not used this authority to regulate LDTs, allowing the devices to flow freely onto the market without premarket approval.

        Government Accountability
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        CSPI urges stronger oversight of lab-developed tests in pending legislation

        Without considerable improvements, legislation advanced in draft form will not adequately protect consumers because inaccurate test kits may either fail to diagnose a dangerous disease or generate a false-positive test result resulting in unnecessary treatment.

        COVID-19May 26, 2022

        Therapeutics for Covid-19

        A table of drugs for Covid-19 that have been authorized, or may soon be authorized, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

        COVID-19May 25, 2022
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        Senate turns its back on the world’s poor

        The Senate demurred on providing any aid to help poorer countries vaccinate their citizens, in effect turning our backs on people who need COVID-19 aid the most. It’s a terrible idea that is likely to backfire on our own country.

        COVID-19April 8, 2022David Schardt, Peter Lurie, MD, MPH
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        Ivermectin's boom and bust

        With each new well-conducted large trial, the picture becomes clearer that ivermectin is not the “miracle” cure for COVID-19 that some claim it is.

        COVID-19March 22, 2022Peter Lurie, MD, MPH, David Schardt
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        New York City Committee on Health & Subcommittee on Covid Recovery and Resiliency testimony

        Testimony of Dr. DeAnna Nara, Senior Policy Associate, before the New York City Committee on Health & Subcommittee on COVID Recovery and Resiliency on Oversight - COVID-19: Looking Ahead (February 23, 2022).

        COVID-19
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        Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's Covid-19 blog

        A blog exploring the scientific and human dimensions of the Covid-19 pandemic from an activist perspective.

        COVID-19March 3, 2022
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        Covid-19 and OSHA’s failed attempts to protect workers

        Healthcare workers can’t wait for a permanent standard; they need protection now.

        COVID-19March 3, 2022Stephanie Rogus, PhD, RDN, Peter Lurie, MD, MPH
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