STAT+: A widely anticipated ALS drug wouldn’t be cost effective if priced the same as an older rival
Amid growing demand for ALS treatments, a preliminary analysis finds an experimental medicine that may…
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STAT+: Klobuchar, Porter call for FTC to investigate price hikes by Janssen, Bristol Myers Squibb
WASHINGTON — Two prominent Democratic lawmakers are requesting that the Federal Trade Commission investigate whether…
‘Experiment Of Nature’: Pandemic Stress Affected Women’s Ovulation
Some 63% of the participants during the pandemic had “silent ovulatory disturbances.” Read Original Article:…
Over 14% Of World Has Had Lyme Disease: Study
Central Europe had the highest rate of infection with 20 percent, while men over the…
Looking At Yourself On Zoom May Worsen Your Mood; Alcohol Doesn’t Help: Study
Consuming alcohol may even worsen the effect. Read Original Article: Looking At Yourself On Zoom…
Severe COVID-19 ‘Rare’ In Unvaccinated People, Survey Reveals
A survey revealed that those who didn’t get the vaccine had low hospitalization and severe…
Opinion: The irony — and ignominy — of medical conferences as superspreader events
Emergency physicians like us have seen the worst of Covid-19, from children gasping for breath…
Francis Collins on his new life as White House science adviser
WASHINGTON — Francis Collins’ 2022 hasn’t exactly gone according to plan. The mustachioed, Harley-riding geneticist…
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STAT+: The FTC says it’s getting tougher on hospital consolidation. Antitrust experts aren’t buying it
After the Federal Trade Commission’s flashy announcements last week that it was suing to block…
Poor alternative medicine studies breach ethics – Times Higher Education
Poor alternative medicine studies breach ethics Times Higher Education Read Original Article: Poor alternative medicine studies…
Carroll school board adopts alternative plans for state-mandated health curriculum in high schools – Baltimore Sun
Carroll school board adopts alternative plans for state-mandated health curriculum in high schools Baltimore Sun Read…
Mental health experts say yoga is an alternative for therapy – KITV Honolulu
Mental health experts say yoga is an alternative for therapy KITV Honolulu Read Original Article: Mental…
Enrollment in medical cannabis programs saw four-fold increase, study finds
Enrollment in medical cannabis programs across the U.S. jumped by over four times between 2016…
STAT+: FDA approved more cancer drugs than EMA, but they may not have always benefited patients
Amid rising pressure to endorse new medicines, U.S. regulators greatly outpaced their European counterpart in…
Eli Lilly wins FDA approval for first-ever treatment for hair loss caused by autoimmunity
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved an Eli Lilly drug that is the…
Opinion: Lessons from earlier pandemics: Vaccine panel must discuss imprinting among infants and toddlers
This week, when the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee considers approving the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA…
STAT+: In early trial, drug shrinks tumors in majority of children with most common form of brain cancer
Day One Biopharmaceuticals reported Sunday that an experimental molecule shrank tumors by at least 50%…
Rune Labs’ Apple Watch tracking for Parkinson’s earns FDA greenlight
Software that enables Apple Watch-based tracking of Parkinson’s disease symptoms has received clearance from the…
Language barriers keep parents from asking questions about their children’s care, study finds
Handoffs are one of the most dangerous times in a patient’s care: As one team…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Canada OKs ALS drug still waiting FDA approval; WTO talks on Covid patent waiver are down to the wire
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
STAT+: Canada approves ALS drug from Amylyx Pharma as U.S. patients await extended review
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals secured approval in Canada on Monday for a new medicine to treat patients…
High Fructose Consumption Linked To Liver Disease
Those who consume high fructose are most likely to develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Read…
Opinion: Understanding long Covid will take the lived experiences of long haulers
I went from training for the Big Sur 21-miler to barely being able to climb…
Listen: Diverse clinical trials: Why aren’t we there yet?
Clinical trials are critical to advancing lifesaving medications and treatments. But the U.S. is falling…
STAT+: Biotech is practically in San Diego’s DNA. Here’s how it got there — and how it might evolve
SAN DIEGO — More than 40 years ago, Ivor Royston, a brash young assistant professor…
STAT+: Simmering disputes persist as Covid patent waiver talks come down to the wire
On Sunday, the World Trade Organization will hold a long-delayed ministerial conference to craft a…
Insights on the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Global Market to 2027 – by Type, Disease Indications, Distribution Channel and Region – Yahoo Finance
Insights on the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Global Market to 2027 – by Type, Disease…
‘Discriminatory and stigmatizing’: Scientists push to rename monkeypox viruses
A group of scientists from Africa and elsewhere are urging the scientific community and world…
STAT+: Updated study results show a CRISPR treatment for blood diseases continues to benefit patients
Updated results announced Saturday from two clinical trials involving an experimental, genome-editing treatment showed prolonged…
Insights on the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Global Market to 2027 – by Type, Disease Indications, Distribution Channel and Region – PR Newswire
Insights on the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Global Market to 2027 – by Type, Disease…
A compassionate alternative – Spectrum News
A compassionate alternative Spectrum News Read Original Article: A compassionate alternative – Spectrum News »
STAT+: FDA advisers endorse Bluebird gene therapy for rare blood disorder
A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend approval…
Opinion: Waiving intellectual property rights is a flawed solution to achieving Covid-19 vaccine equity
When the history of the Covid-19 pandemic is written, readers will be as stunned by…
STAT+: Florida hospital system sues religious sharing ministry over unpaid medical claims
Orlando Health is suing Liberty HealthShare, a Christian health care sharing ministry, alleging Liberty owes…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA panel endorses Bluebird Bio gene therapy for rare disease; GSK touts RSV vaccine trial results
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
STAT+: GSK says RSV vaccine for older adults ‘offers exceptional protection’
GSK said Friday that its RSV vaccine showed “statistically significant and clinically meaningful efficacy” in…
Nine Vegetables That Are Healthier For You When Cooked
Raw food diets are a fairly recent trend, including raw veganism. The belief being that…
Mysterious Disease Is Killing Hundreds In Australia
Some people only discover they have the condition after experiencing cardiac arrest. Read Original Article:…
Opinion: Pursuit of profits is driving drug companies to break the 340B law
Seventeen drug companies, including some of the world’s largest, are flouting a 30-year-old federal program…
Are these Cocoa Krispies-loving hamsters a key to cracking long Covid?
New York — In late 2020, Justin Frere, a wiry M.D./Ph.D. student dressed in head-to-toe…
Unprecedented Case Series Advances Promise of Phage Therapy – UC San Diego Health
Unprecedented Case Series Advances Promise of Phage Therapy UC San Diego Health Read Original Article: Unprecedented…
Wisconsin’s ‘chronic Lyme’ patients embrace alternative treatments, rack up big bills – WisconsinWatch.org
Wisconsin’s ‘chronic Lyme’ patients embrace alternative treatments, rack up big bills WisconsinWatch.org Read Original Article: Wisconsin’s…
FDA advisers unanimously endorse Bluebird’s gene therapy for rare disorder
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously in favor of approving an investigational…
STAT+: With Cerner deal closed, Oracle chair pitches sweeping vision for health records and artificial intelligence
Oracle chairman and chief technology officer Larry Ellison vowed to prioritize the cloud giant’s health…
Listen: Applause-worthy cancer data, the long wait for Novavax, & the next FDA controversy
When is data “practice-changing”? How many Covid-19 vaccines do we need? And what does it…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA decision on Novavax Covid shot could be delayed; new drug prices rose 20% annually in recent years
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
STAT+: How high? Prices for newly launched medicines rose 20% annually, analysis finds
Talk about inflation Amid ongoing angst over prescription drug costs, a new analysis finds that…
Study Sheds Light On How Moms Soothe Their Distressed Babies
The study shows “how mothers actively transmit regulatory support to their distressed infants,” the researchers noted….
Moderna Signals ‘Turning Point’ In COVID-19 Pandemic With New Booster
Moderna’s announcement comes as COVID-19 cases due to Omicron subvariants are on the rise, but…
Does COVID-19 Affect Brain Development Of Babies In The Womb?
A new study reported a higher risk of neurodevelopment changes in babies when they become…