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Indian doctors go on strike against Modi’s “mixopathy” – Quartz India
Indian doctors go on strike against Modi’s “mixopathy” Quartz India Read Original Article: Indian doctors go…
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STAT+: World Trade council fails to act on proposal to waive IP rights to Covid-19 drugs and vaccines
In a widely anticipated meeting, a World Trade Organization council failed to act on a…
Listen: Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine: the debate, details, and distribution
Are Covid-19 vaccines safe for teens? Is the U.S. taking too long to authorize one?…
At Frito-Lay, Some Chips Have Been Down
Frito-lay has been issued a warning by the FDA for allergen and chip mix-up issues….
A Drug Mix-Up Prompts a Recall
A mistake at a drug packaging plant caused Viagra and an antidepressant. once used for…
STAT+: A historian was cited to support making Purdue a public benefit company. He actually thinks it’s a bad idea
For the past few weeks, a U.S. bankruptcy court has heard objections to a plan…
Opinion: Trump’s ‘most favored nations’ experiment undermines care for millions covered by Medicare
President Trump and other administration officials have talked a big game about their new most…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA panel endorses Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine; meanwhile, Sanofi shot suffers major setback
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Opinion: STAT+: In biopharma mergers and acquisitions, managing regulatory compliance early protects return on investment
Mergers and acquisitions have long been a vehicle for growth in the pharmaceutical industry. They…
Opinion: India’s drug regulator has failed the pandemic stress test. The U.S. should take notice
The Covid-19 pandemic has served as a stress test for drug regulators across the world….
The timeline for Covid-19 vaccine distribution keeps slipping. Experts say it will change again
When Bruce Lee was helping the U.S. government model delivery plans for H1N1 influenza vaccines,…
Sanofi suffers major setback in development of a Covid-19 vaccine
One of the world’s leading vaccine manufacturers has suffered a major setback in its work…
STAT+: In a petition, Boehringer warns FDA its definition of ‘strength’ threatens biosimilar competition
Arguing the Food and Drug Administration is precluding competition for biosimilar manufacturers, Boehringer Ingelheim has…
Going Truly Vegan Could Improve Your Health
A new study has linked significant health benefits with a real vegan diet. Read Original…
STAT+: New biotech backed by Third Rock launches with $81 million to go after ALS, other diseases
A new biotechnology company was launched Thursday in Cambridge with $81 million in funding, joining…
New cancer patients — especially Black people — are more susceptible to severe Covid-19 infections
Recently diagnosed cancer patients are more vulnerable to Covid-19 infection and face more severe illness…
STAT+: Supreme Court upholds controversial Arkansas law that regulates pharmacy benefit managers
In a blow to pharmacy benefit managers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that an Arkansas…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA advisers reviewing Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine today; White House hits roadblock on drug discount cards
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you. Clear,…
Opinion: New data, dashboard provide information on Covid-19 hospital capacity
The surge in Covid-19 cases that began in early November has raised questions about how…
Opinion: Engage ‘willing skeptics’ to help increase Covid-19 vaccination rates
More than 250,000 people in the U.S. alone have died from Covid-19 this year. Researchers…
Tracking the FDA advisory panel meeting on the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine
A panel of outside experts is meeting Thursday to consider whether the Food and Drug…
STAT+: Biden’s HHS pick, Becerra, has taken in more campaign cash from health groups than any other industry
WASHINGTON — Xavier Becerra, President-elect Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human…
Covid-19 surge could lead to another drop in patient visits, doctors fear — and more missed pediatric cancers
Nothing prepares a parent for a child’s cancer diagnosis. Even more unthinkable is wondering if…
Applying Skepticism to Medical Skepticism – MedPage Today
Applying Skepticism to Medical Skepticism MedPage Today Read Original Article: Applying Skepticism to Medical Skepticism –…
Alternative health website spreads false claim about COVID-19 vaccine side effects – PolitiFact
Alternative health website spreads false claim about COVID-19 vaccine side effects PolitiFact Read Original Article: Alternative…
STAT+: Florida finds pharmacy benefit managers are benefiting from a lucrative profit center
As states struggle to control the cost of prescription medicines, a new report found pharmacy…
Johnson & Johnson cuts size of Covid-19 vaccine study due to prevalence of disease in U.S.
Johnson & Johnson is cutting the size of its pivotal U.S. Covid-19 vaccine trial —…
Pfizer Vaccine Inches to Approval; More Questions Raised over AZ’s Shot
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for Covid-19 has taken another big step forward after the FDA released…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: AstraZeneca missteps undermined faith in its Covid-19 vaccine; U.S. jockeys with other countries for Pfizer shot
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. In fact, the middle…
Could a Sore Throat, Chills, Indicate Covid? Yes
It can be difficult to tell Covid-19 apart from other viral Sainfections, and sometimes people…
STAT+: Marking a new rivalry with Apple, Google launches its own health studies app
Google made a major move into health research on Wednesday, unveiling a new smartphone app…
‘I just white-knuckle it’: Hemophilia patients pin their hopes on the revival of Vioxx to fill a void in pain relief
After surviving hemophilia, hepatitis C, and HIV, Joseph Burke considers himself a walking miracle. But…
Opinion: To defeat Covid-19, we must acknowledge the fear it engenders
My career as a hospital epidemiologist has been based on science and evidence, which I…
Opinion: FDA: Leave the door open to Covid-19 vaccination for pregnant and lactating health workers
On Thursday, the FDA will review the near-term fate of the Pfizer/BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine. It…
STAT+: ‘Why would we ever go back?’: Covid-driven shift to remote cancer clinical trials will likely outlast the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has presented an extreme challenge for cancer clinical trials, with many shutting…
Drive-by burials and FaceTime farewells: Grief in the Covid era will weigh on the American psyche for years to come
The rituals of grief and mourning are as old as time: the swift Jewish burial…
STAT+: Federal watchdog urged to investigate the FDA’s handling of Biogen Alzheimer’s drug
A federal watchdog is being asked to investigate the Food and Drug Administration for an…
CBD Users, Driving Is Probably Okay: Study
Can smoking CBD affect someone’s driving? This new study had a surprising answer. Read Original…
Sen. Ron Johnson holds COVID-19 hearing accusing health officials of ignoring alternative therapies – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Sen. Ron Johnson holds COVID-19 hearing accusing health officials of ignoring alternative therapies Milwaukee Journal Sentinel…
What to Know About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Stages, Outlook and Treatment
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases, most commonly emphysema and chronic…
Normal or Not? What to Know About Swollen Feet
Sometimes what to do about a swollen foot is an easy call. If you sprain…
Trump takes vaccine victory lap at White House summit
President Trump on Tuesday took a victory lap at a White House “Summit” meant to…
STAT+ Conversations: A Morning Rounds year-in-review
Every week, STAT+ subscribers get access to exclusive conversations with biotech, pharma and health tech…
Detailed data on AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine show it has moderate efficacy
The Covid-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca appears to have…
FDA scientists endorse ‘highly effective’ Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine ahead of key panel
Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration endorsed the efficacy and safety of the Covid-19…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA staff backs Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine; Trump administration failed to lock in larger vaccine supply
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, now…
STAT+: Families tell U.N. Vertex is violating human rights with cystic fibrosis drug pricing
In an unusual move, a coalition of cystic fibrosis patients and their families have filed…
STAT+: 3 reasons the drug industry should be worried about Biden’s HHS pick, Xavier Becerra
WASHINGTON — For a pharmaceutical industry that has spent two years sparring with health secretary…
Opinion: The mental health dilemma: If technology is the problem, can it also be the solution?
The must-see Netflix documentary, “The Social Dilemma,” released early this year, draws attention to the…
Opinion: As a physician and a patient, I’ve seen the damage caused by the stigma of addiction. It must end
Although the disease of addiction is now obscured by the dark cloud of the Covid-19…