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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Sarepta’s demand to censor a critical video, Roche fast-tracking an obesity pill, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Could cow vaccines help halt the spread of bird flu in U.S. herds? Experts are divided
With the number of U.S. dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu rising almost daily,…
Bird flu snapshot: Upstart manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries to start early vaccine work
Bird flu snapshot: This is the latest installment in a series of regular updates on…
STAT+: Sarepta demanded Duchenne patient advocacy group censor video critical of the company
Sarepta Therapeutics demanded a prominent patient advocacy organization censor a video that contained pointed criticism…
STAT+: Disruptions loom for telehealth providers and patients as Congress inches closer to deadline
Around November, Kivo Health, a telehealth provider of pulmonary rehabilitation services, will need to start…
Opinion: Mark Cuban’s company won’t fix drug costs, but it can still help rectify America’s drug shortages
Americans are facing at least two prescription drug crises simultaneously. One is the outrageously high…
Opinion: Leveraging scientific excellence to improve investment decisions
To invest is to embrace an unpredictable future, filled with risks and uncertainties. To navigate…
Opinion: Survey: Neurologists split on prescribing new Alzheimer’s treatments
As more than 7,500 clinicians and researchers converge in Philadelphia for the Alzheimer’s Association International…
Common Cancer Myths and Misconceptions – NCI – National Cancer Institute (.gov)
Common Cancer Myths and Misconceptions – NCI National Cancer Institute (.gov) Read Original Article: Common Cancer…
Sonya Massey’s death: How to prevent more killings of defenseless Black women
On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey, 36, called 911 to report a potential home intruder…
Morning Rounds: Three new bird flu cases in humans brings total to 13 in U.S.
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a thumbs down for an Alzheimer’s drug, Pfizer gene therapy struggles, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
The worst for Dexcom may not be over
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STAT+: European regulators say Alzheimer’s therapy Leqembi should be rejected
LONDON — European regulators on Friday said that an Alzheimer’s therapy from Eisai and Biogen…
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STAT+: How Pfizer’s grand gene therapy ambitions crumbled
A decade ago, Pfizer began investing heavily in gene therapy, bringing in experimental treatments for…
How Kamala Harris’ views on health care were shaped by her mother, cancer researcher Shyamala Gopalan
As Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as the likely Democratic candidate in the U.S. presidential…
Opinion: Medtech compliance — not regulation — is stifling innovation
“Regulation is stifling innovation” seems to be a prevailing opinion among medtech leaders who believe…
Opinion: Without federal oversight, nursing homes will put profit ahead of care
About 5% of Americans require skilled care at some point as they age. The horrific…
Gilbert business offers alternative therapies to help wellness and health – Arizona’s Family
Gilbert business offers alternative therapies to help wellness and health Arizona’s Family Read Original Article: Gilbert…
Jack Osbourne Details Alternative Therapies He’s Used to Treat MS – Us Weekly
Jack Osbourne Details Alternative Therapies He’s Used to Treat MS Us Weekly Read Original Article: Jack…
Get to Know the Glycemic Index and How It Affects Your Overall Health
Keeping track of calories, carbs, fiber, and protein are familiar ways to gauge the nutritional…
Talk to Your Doctor About Painful Sex
Contrary to outdated stereotypes, many women in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s enjoy vibrant…
Frontline: Heart Failure Detection in Women; Cancer Treatment; UTI Treatment Improvements
New MRI Method Improves Heart Failure Detection in Women Researchers have refined the use of…
Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis with Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures, particularly in the spine, hips, and…
Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle and Your Mind May Benefit
Chronic inflammation is associated with brain-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline….
Listen: UnitedHealth’s doctor empire, an FDA departure, and Viking’s obesity moves
What makes UnitedHealth similar to Standard Oil? Is Viking Therapeutics an attractive acquisition target? And…
STAT+: Powerful Senate committee demands testimony from CEO of bankrupt Steward hospital chain
Federal lawmakers investigating the Steward Health Care bankruptcy moved on Thursday to compel testimony from…
STAT+: Do medical errors creep up at hospitals when interns arrive? Yes, but the ‘July effect’ is minimal.
For Dr. Jeremy Faust, July 1 is like New Year’s Day. That’s when thousands of…
Breast cancer study reveals a paradox of mastectomy
Breast cancer surgeons have tended not to push patients towards bilateral mastectomy, since data have…
STAT+: The state pharma’s targeting this election cycle
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
Roche CEO explains the company’s weight loss drug strategy in crowded market
LONDON — In the booming field of weight loss drugs, Roche has been riding high…
A neurological disorder stole her voice. Jennifer Wexton takes it back on the House floor
When Jennifer Wexton rises Thursday to speak on the House floor, something she has done…
Six questions about Medicare’s proposed plan to cover digital therapeutics
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology…
STAT+: A preview of Neurocrine’s muscarinic drug readout
This is the online edition of Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can…
A potential rival for Wegovy and Zepbound enters the fray
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Viking obesity drug, Bausch Health’s bankruptcy denial, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
STAT+: Federal regulation of health data and AI expected to get a boost after HHS revamp
A little-known office within the Department of Health and Human Services is getting a shot…
STAT+: How UnitedHealth harnesses its physician empire to squeeze profits out of patients
UnitedHealth Group started out as a small, Minnesota health insurance company and has since morphed…
Opinion: Sponsored genetic testing programs are under fire, further complicating life for people with rare diseases
It takes years for most people with a rare disease to learn what is ailing…
Watch: How insurers use doctors to profit off medical codes
Insurers like UnitedHealth are profiting off of the Medicare Advantage system, and it’s causing problems…
Opinion: Adding psychotherapy to drug therapy works, but the FDA may not be able to handle it
Many people were stunned when an FDA advisory committee voted “no” on a new drug…
Remote Care and Disease Monitoring Are Among the Perks of Telehealth
Smartphones and computers can make just about everything easier today— from staying in touch with…
Ask Dr. Etingin: Hiatal Hernia; Pilates for Pain
I have a small hiatal hernia. Will it get bigger? Will I need surgery? Hiatal…
Steps or Minutes? Both Count Toward Better Health and Fitness
When it comes to exercise advice in recent years, health experts have often focused on…
Better Sleep Associated with Lower Levels of Loneliness
Sleep quality and quantity are associated with many aspects of health, including better brain function,…
Early Signs of Memory Loss May Indicate Presence of Tau Tangles in the Brain
Individuals who experience early memory difficulties and whose partners agree that there may be memory…
STAT+: Viking accelerates development of obesity drug that could rival Wegovy, Zepbound
Viking Therapeutics plans to move its injectable obesity treatment into a Phase 3 study faster…
STAT+: Jiankui He, creator of CRISPR-edited children, relocates to a Chinese medical tourism hub
Jiankui He, the Chinese scientist who sparked a global uproar in 2018 when he revealed…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a CVS deal with Illinois, a Pfizer hemophilia therapy, and more
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, especially…