What We’re Reading: Overdose Deaths; HHS’ Poor Watchdog Assessment; HIV Vaccine Trial Starts
Little-known drugs are now contributing to the US overdose epidemic; the Government Accountability Office finds HHS is at "High Risk Alert"; Moderna begins HIV vaccine trial.
Non-Fentanyl Drugs Fuel Overdose Crisis
Two little-known drugs, para-fluorofentanyl and metonitazene, are contributing to the nation’s overdose crisis, as they are being seen more often by medical examiners looking into the deaths, a new government report found. According to
HHS Receives Poor GAO Report
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found HHS has failed to fix problems in its pandemic response, threatening the agency’s efficacy in responding to future crises, Politico
Moderna's HIV Vaccine Trial Beings
Moderna has initiated its trial of an
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