STAT+: Amgen pricing for its Humira biosimilar may benefit PBMs and insurers more than patients
Underscoring the opaque and confusing nature of pharmaceutical pricing, Amgen announced long-awaited pricing for its…
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Opinion: How the Biden administration’s Covid preparedness policies could narrow America’s political divide
The White House’s Covid Winter Preparedness Plan is a missed opportunity to narrow the divide…
Town Hall Ventures’ Andy Slavitt on how to invest in Medicaid and health tech
SAN FRANCISCO — Part of Andy Slavitt’s core mission at Town Hall Ventures is proving…
First-Of-Its-Kind $1 Glove Can Detect Fetal Positions To Aid Precarious Births
A boon for low-resource regions, the low-cost glove can provide real-time data during vaginal examinations….
Opinion: A watershed year for biosimilars — if regulators and policymakers step up
January 31 is set to mark the start of a watershed year for the biosimilars…
STAT+: Alphabet’s laid-off health tech employees on where their work heads next
Big Tech has gone through a rough stretch of layoffs — between Meta, Amazon, Alphabet,…
Seafood Fraud: Study Finds Threatened Sharks Being Served In Fish Fillets
“Among the diverse types of seafood fraud, mislabelling and species substitution is common, and have…
Coffee With Milk Has Strong Anti-Inflammatory Effect: Study
The study found that the antioxidants from coffee combine with proteins from milk leading to…
This Is How Many Adult Americans Are Addicted To Junk Food
A poll found that 1 in 8 older adults has symptoms of food addiction. Read…
STAT+: FDA may not always require post-approval trials to be enrolled before accelerated approvals
WASHINGTON — A Food and Drug Administration official on Monday gave more clues for how…
14 health-boosting alternatives to commonly used foods | News – Loma Linda University
14 health-boosting alternatives to commonly used foods | News Loma Linda University Read Original Article: 14…
Op-ed: Keep an eye on medical technology and alternative energy sectors – CNBC
Op-ed: Keep an eye on medical technology and alternative energy sectors CNBC Read Original Article: Op-ed:…
President Biden to end Covid-19 emergencies on May 11
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin…
STAT+: Medicare Advantage insurers to repay billions under final federal audit rule
The federal government will audit Medicare Advantage insurers aggressively under a rule finalized Monday, which…
STAT+: Gene therapy can transform life for people with hemophilia. But some patients don’t want it.
Given everything he’s been through, Bobby Wiseman says he should have been dead instead of…
STAT+: U.K. lawmakers urge Pfizer not to raise the price of its Covid-19 vaccine
Several U.K. lawmakers have asked Pfizer not to raise the price of its Covid-19 vaccine,…
STAT+: Pharma wins a key round in a court battle with hospitals over a drug discount program
In a victory for the pharmaceutical industry, a federal appeals court ruled drug companies have…
STAT+: FDA names former Oracle executive as new digital health leader
The Food and Drug Administration has installed Troy Tazbaz, most recently a senior vice president…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer is scolded by U.K. industry group over CEO’s remarks on vaccination; Amgen to lay off 300 U.S. employees
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
WHO extends public health emergency over Covid but signals end could come soon
The World Health Organization announced Monday that the Covid-19 pandemic remains a public health emergency,…
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FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization Of Covid Drug Ineffective Against New Variants
Evusheld does not neutralize several omicron subvariants including BQ.1, BQ.1.1, BF.7, BF.11, BA.5.2.6, BA.4.6, BA.2.75.2,…
STAT+: ‘A classic case’: A legal expert on why lawsuits challenging abortion pill restrictions may succeed
A pair of lawsuits was filed last week challenging restrictions on access to abortion pills…
Opinion: As it turns 40, the Orphan Drug Act for rare diseases needs a refresh
This month marks the 40th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act. Since it was signed…
Opinion: Death by missing data: Uncollected racial and ethnic pandemic data will drive inequities for decades to come
At every stage of the Covid-19 pandemic, national reporting of racial and ethnic disparities in…
STAT+: ‘Everybody has blood on their hands’: A decade-long battle over Medicare Advantage audits is coming to a head
The federal government and health insurance companies have been clashing for more than a decade…
STAT+: No more ‘playing God’: How the longevity field is trying to recast its work as serious science
SAN FRANCISCO — “Why is it in popular culture, if you want to live forever, you…
Learn This Acronym To Spot A Stroke And Save Lives
Strokes can be prevented and treated, especially if the person having a stroke is provided…
App Reduces Hearing Loss, Tinnitus Using Sound Therapy
“Over 70% of the people that we treated with our sound therapy had an increase…
FDA Proposes Gay-Friendly Blood Donation Policy
The proposal would allow more men who have sex with men to donate blood. Read…
Heart Disease Named No. 1 Killer In 2020, Not COVID-19
A new statistical report revealed that the first year of the pandemic witnessed a steep…
A natural approach: What is holistic medicine? – COMO Magazine
A natural approach: What is holistic medicine? COMO Magazine Read Original Article: A natural approach: What…
STAT+: Inside the fall of star MIT scientist David Sabatini
The 7 a.m. Acela out of South Station in Boston trembled along the rails toward…
CDC’s New COVID-19 Prevention Guide Amid Omicron Sublineages Spread
The public health agency released the new guidance following the report that XBB.1.5 has become…
CDC Releases Updated COVID-19 Prevention Measures Amid Omicron Sublineages Spread
The public health agency released the new guidance following the report that XBB.1.5 has become…
Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Premature Death Risk, 40-Year Study Reveals
The procedure reduces the risk of premature death. Read Original Article: Weight Loss Surgery Reduces…
Community Health Centers And Medicaid: A Deeper Dive Into FQHC … – healthaffairs.org
Community Health Centers And Medicaid: A Deeper Dive Into FQHC … healthaffairs.org Read Original Article: Community…
Federal panel approves plans to safeguard lab-made virus research
A panel of federal advisers voted unanimously Friday to advance a set of proposals to…
STAT+: After bullying allegations, Eric Lander will return to run a lab at the Broad Institute
After nearly a year of public silence and private speculation over Eric Lander’s next act,…
STAT+: Pfizer is scolded by a U.K. trade group for remarks its CEO made about vaccination
After weeks of deliberation, Pfizer was scolded by a U.K. pharmaceutical industry trade group after…
FDA eases rules again for gay men seeking to donate blood
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is moving to ease restrictions on blood donations from gay…
STAT+: Legend says its CAR-T outperformed conventional therapy for multiple myeloma
Legend Biotech said Friday that its CAR-T therapy Carvykti kept multiple myeloma patients’ cancer in…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Some Republicans push to probe Pfizer over Covid-19 ‘mutations’; Warren urges FTC to probe pharma mergers
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Opinion: How a checklist can help decolonize global health research
When institutions in the United States and other high-income countries embark on collaborations to improve…
It’s easy to buy flavored vapes in California, even in cities with longtime bans
LOS ANGELES – California cities are supposed to be cracking down on sales of flavored…
STAT+: A bellwether for biosimilars: Why the new competition for Humira matters to pharma, payers, and patients
After months of anticipation, the first biosimilar version of Humira will become available next week…
IVF Treatment Outcome May Depend On Previously Unrecognized Factor Of Male Drinking, Scientists Say
Male alcohol use restricts an embryo from successfully implanting in the uterus, thereby reducing IVF…
Residue From Dishwashers Can Damage Gut And Cause Chronic Diseases, Study Shows
“What’s especially alarming is that in many appliances, there’s no additional wash cycle to remove…
Decade-Long Study Finds 6 Lifestyle Choices That Slow Down Memory Decline
A healthy diet had the most effect on slowing memory decline. It was followed by…
Listening To Music Reduces Stress, Boosts Mood: Study
Researchers said listening to music during periods of stress can help one relax. Read Original…
CDC Investigates Stroke Risk Of Pfizer Bivalent Booster
The public health agency has shared an update on the issue a few weeks after…