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When the U.S. and China Fight, It Is the Environment That Suffers
The Trump administration’s moves to decouple the two economies means less leverage over Beijing’s green policies.
Preparing for the Next Pandemic, With Sylvia Mathews Burwell
Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of American University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Improving Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons From COVID-19
To better prepare for the next pandemic the United States needs to devote considerable resources to reduce vulnerabilities that jeopardize security.
Trump’s ‘Early’ Travel ‘Bans’ Weren’t Early, Weren’t Bans and Didn’t Work
Such restrictions did little to contain COVID-19, and can make us more vulnerable to future pandemics.
Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Checks Are ‘Falling Through The Cracks’ of Virtual Primary Care
A new study suggests that telemedicine may be ill-suited to staunch the collateral health effects of the pandemic.
Contact Tracing, Key to Reining In the Virus, Falls Flat in the West
Tracing is seen as a vital tool to avoid lockdowns and open economies, but that requires a robust system, widespread rapid testing and public trust.
In Reversal, White House Approves Stricter Guidelines for Vaccine Makers
The guidelines make it highly unlikely that a coronavirus vaccine will be given emergency authorization by Election Day.
COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Requires Radical Transparency
Public trust in a potential vaccine is under threat. Drug companies and their academic partners must disclose protocols and results data.
A Vaccine Alone Won’t Stop COVID-19. We Also Need a Trusted Plan For It
Safe and effective vaccines represent the most effective way to restore the health and economic security disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
What Values and Priorities Mean for Health Reform
If we want to improve our health care system, we must confront the difficult trade-offs inherent in the allocation of limited resources.
Stillbirth Rate Rises Dramatically During Pandemic
Researchers stress need for antenatal care, as emerging data link disrupted pregnancy services to increase in stillbirths.
America’s Political Immune System Is Overreacting to China
A smart rethink, not disengagement, is needed.