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As published in Forbes – "Diagnosing Fauci’s Book, On Call: A Doctor’s Journey In Public Service" Dr. Steve Brozak commented that Dr. Anthony Fauci has been the most significant figure in healthcare for almost 40 years. But healthcare, especially public health, is often not just about science, but about the perception of science. That is the dilemma in his memoir, "On Call: A Doctor’s Journey In Public Service." To read or listen to the complete story on Forbes: https://lnkd.in/er2f2e6u

According to Dr Steve Brozak, when #AI mixes with illicit drug makers you have a real life “Breaking Bad” His piece on AI-facilitated illicit #fentanyl production is a must read: “AI Supercharges Fentanyl Production And Distribution, Study Finds” https://lnkd.in/e37xMgkY

In his latest Forbes Online commentary, "Will The Fed Decide The Fate Of Any Biden Or Trump Healthcare Plan?" Steve Brozak explains how the Fed’s decision to hold rates will affect U.S. healthcare. In this article, he describes how interest rates are a greater challenge to privately funded healthcare systems than to publicly funded models. He writes, “The more privately oriented a country's healthcare capital structure is, the more sensitive to changes in interest rates it will be.”

Merck’s top-selling drug, Keytruda, accounted for 42% of the pharmaceutical giant’s $60 Billion in sales for 2023. Dr. Steve Brozak the CEO of WBB Securities and top-ranked analyst, says "this should make investors nervous” because it will invite government scrutiny, giving Merck’s shares “a risk premium…that you don’t want.” Read Dr. Brozak’s comments at: https://lnkd.in/ehSeT5bs

WBB Research Institute and the Foreign Policy Association are coming together to host an essential forum titled "Global Health and Pandemic Preparedness." The panel will examine how responses to prior influenza pathogens predicted global responses to #covid. This forum is a must-attend for anyone interested in understanding the impact of previous pandemics on the current global response to COVID-19. Join us on January 18th to learn from experts in the field. #WBBResearchInstitute #ForeignPolicyAssociation #GlobalHealth #PandemicPreparedness #CovidResponse

In his latest Forbes Online commentary, Lilly’s GLP-1 Direct-To-Consumer Move, Changes The “Game Changer” Game, Steve Brozak describes how a class of drugs, intended to treat Type 2 diabetes patients, has become a fad drug for people who want to lose weight to look good. This has transformed the market for a drug intended for a specific purpose into a multi-billion dollar market and introduces the potential for serious, life-long disabilities afflicting millions of Americans.  #diabetes #prescriptiondrugs #weightloss

In his latest Forbes Online commentary, A Charlie Munger Legacy - The Healthy Returns And Health Conundrum, Steve Brozak identifies how Charlie Munger’s investment in Coca Cola, presaged the dramatic rise in sugary beverage consumption that has resulted in a U.S. epidemic of obesity leading to diabetes that has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Steve Brozak's latest article in Forbes - Even Without A Shutdown - The 5 Healthcare Issues For Speaker Johnson Attention to the existential threat to the U.S. Healthcare System that continues to grow, even without a government shutdown has been largely ignored during this time of international and domestic turmoil. Steve Brozak identifies five urgent #healthcare system needs that, if ignored, will lead to a moment of truth that will rival even the pressure of a #governmentshutdown.  

On Thursday, October 19th, WBB Research Institute and the Foreign Policy Association will sponsor an important forum at the United Nations, examining how responses to prior influenza pathogens predicated global responses to #COVID.  The event will feature experts, representing multiple disciplines and perspectives from around the world to consider what problems may lie ahead given our actions.  The forum: "A Tale of Two Pandemics: Lessons from the 1889 & 2019 Pandemics" will be moderated by Dr. Richard Marfuggi, a Medical Ethicist, Medical Historian, and Medical Director of the WBB Research Institute. Distinguished participants include Corinne LeGoff, research scientist who will discuss the development of the Covid-19 mRNA vaccine and development of a DNA-based vaccine platform; Dr. Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, Columbia University Graduate School of Business who will discuss the Realities of Commercial Real Estate - global economic and social repercussions; Dr. Alain Gagnon, Professor at the University of Montreal, discussing 1889 effects on 1918 and implications for 2019 and beyond; Dr. Gregory Wawro, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University School of Professional Studies to discuss political implications of the 1889 and 2019 pandemics and Dr. Steve Brozak, Founder & CEO of the WBB Research Institute to discuss economic consequences of the two pandemics.  Due to security measures at the UN, attendees must pre-register for the event at: https://lnkd.in/e79u4n4D