STAT+: Big business lobbies bitterly divided over drug pricing reform
WASHINGTON — Groups representing companies like Apple, Tesla, and Boeing are clashing with Washington’s wealthiest…
Category: Medicine
With positive data on mRNA Covid vaccine, Sanofi sets its sights on other pathogens
French vaccine giant Sanofi announced positive results of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of its…
The Biden administration wants scientific advisers. It just doesn’t like what they have to say
Over the past month, the United States public has received a booster dose of confusion….
STAT+: Inflation and rebates caused wholesale prices on medicines to drop in second quarter
Amid continued political pressure on the pharmaceutical industry, a new analysis finds brand-name drug makers…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderate House Dems’ opposition to drug-pricing reforms shrinks; Glaxo goes on charm offensive
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
More COVID-19 Transmissions Reported In Areas Sans School Masking Mandates
The CDC has released three new studies pointing to the increase in COVID-19 cases in…
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Opinion: Building resilience and well-being: keys to avoiding the worst of a looming shortage of health care workers
During the marathon of Covid-19, nurses and other health care workers have faced unprecedented levels…
Opinion: I fear Covid-19 is pushing young physicians out of medicine
During more than 30 years as a physician and an officer in the U.S. Air…
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STAT+: In May, 10 moderate Democrats opposed major drug pricing reform. Ahead of a key vote, that list is shrinking
WASHINGTON — Ten House Democrats fired a warning shot in the spring that they could…
STAT+: Epic’s sepsis algorithm is going off the rails in the real world. The use of these variables may explain why
In marketing materials and internal documents, national electronic health record vendor Epic Systems has touted…
STAT+: WHO adds Regeneron drug to recommended Covid-19 treatments, but criticizes its pricing
The World Health Organization added a Regeneron Pharmaceuticals medication to its list of recommended treatments…
Biden’s chaotic messaging on Covid-19 boosters is pitting the White House against the government’s scientific advisers
WASHINGTON — The White House’s chaotic, contradictory messaging on Covid-19 vaccine booster shots has given…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: CDC director overrules panel and recommends Pfizer shot for at-risk workers; DOD watchdog faults military over pharma supply chain issues
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Is Sugar Unhealthy For Kids? Healthy Snack Alternatives Your Child Will Love
Is your child eating too much sugar? Here’s a healthy snack alternative that can help…
Are Cloth Face Coverings Enough To Prevent COVID-19 Delta Variant Infection?
There is an ongoing debate on which type of face mask should be worn in…
Opinion: Space-bound billionaires can help make the world a healthier place through research
SpaceX Inspiration4, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, recently orbited the Earth for three days with…
Opinion: Even me-too drugs matter when it comes to new medicines
As the government wrestles with lowering health care costs, one strategy gaining momentum is allowing…
Scott Gottlieb on Covid, a better CDC, and how he does it all
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb can now add published author to his long list of…
See how much Covid-19 relief money health care providers in your state got
Congress set up a massive, $178 billion fund in 2020 meant to help mitigate the…
Advisory committee recommends wide swath of Americans be offered Covid-19 vaccine boosters
A vaccine advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend that a wide swath of Americans should…
Listen: Scott Gottlieb on the next pandemic, another Covid winter, & Aduhelm’s slow rollout
What does Covid-19 have in store for this winter? Is Aduhelm a commercial dud? And…
STAT+: Defense Department watchdog criticizes oversight of military’s pharmaceutical supply chain
Amid mounting concerns over the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain, a Department of Defense watchdog found…
Expert panel recommends against use of race in assessment of kidney function
An expert task force on Thursday released a new and much-anticipated approach for diagnosing kidney…
New research cautions about possible risks of acetaminophen use during pregnancy
Nearly 100 doctors and scientists issued a consensus statement Thursday warning of possible links between…
12 Best Sleep Products For Insomniacs
Have you been experiencing sleepless nights because of insomnia? Here are some of the best…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer CEO rallies employees to fight drug-price negotiations; Glaxo head pressured by another activist fund
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
Doctor Who Refuses To Get Vaccinated Speaks Out Against Mandates: ‘They Do More Harm Than Good’
A Santa Barbara County doctor has spoken out against the mandatory vaccination among health care…
Opinion: The brain health paradox: Dementia rates have fallen even as drugs have failed
Billions of dollars have been spent in pursuit of a pharmaceutical treatment for Alzheimer’s and…
STAT+: ‘It’s never one-size-fits all’: Health tech leaders look to design to make care more equitable
At the opening of each of her clinics, there’s a moment when Carolyn Witte, the…
STAT+: The ‘Great Resignation’ could be health tech’s next big sales pitch
Innovative health companies hoping to boost sales are playing into one of the biggest fears…
‘Health equity tourists’: How white scholars are colonizing research on health disparities
Fueled by the massive health disparities exposed by the coronavirus pandemic and the racial reckoning…
FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid-19 booster for people over 65 or at high risk
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday granted an emergency use authorization to Pfizer and…
STAT+: Federal officials move closer to penalizing drug makers for failing to offer discounts to safety-net hospitals
Following a year of controversy, the Health Resources and Services Administration is taking steps to…
Saying ‘person with schizophrenia,’ not ‘schizophrenic,’ can affect clinician beliefs, study finds
Mental health counselors had kinder and less authoritative reactions to statements that used the phrase…
STAT+: Compound pharmacies win court battle over an FDA plan for monitoring shipments
A U.S. federal court judge has ruled that an effort by the Food and Drug…
Opinion: Biden’s global summit Covid-19 targets are woefully inadequate and must be corrected
As part of President Biden’s plan to address the global Covid-19 pandemic and inequitable distribution…
What’s In The Strongest, Most Caffeinated Coffee In The World?
Looking for an extra caffeine kick? Here’s what you need to know about the strongest…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Biogen considers layoffs amid poor Alzheimer’s drug sales; House Dems plan showdown on drug-pricing vote
Hello, everyone, and how are you this fine, sunny morning? The middle of the week…
Remdesivir reduces Covid hospitalizations when given early, study shows
Gilead’s Covid-19 drug remdesivir appeared to reduce hospitalizations by 87% in high-risk patients diagnosed early…
Listen: A reporter and a reader on rethinking how we gain weight
Research on excess body weight and obesity has long been predicated on the fundamental assumption…
Opinion: Proposals to cap Medicare Part B payments will limit outpatient access to CAR-T
The revolutionary life-extending approach to treating cancer known as CAR-T is under threat from a…
Opinion: Do we need vaccine exemption boards?
When I was a senior in college, the U.S. government tried to draft me —…
STAT+: Biogen’s Aduhelm sales slower than disclosed, forcing company to consider cost-cutting measures
Earlier this month, Biogen executives admitted publicly that the launch of Aduhelm, its treatment for…
Study Finds High COVID-19 Transmissions Among Vaccinated Individuals
A new study is shedding light on how the novel coronavirus can still spread among…
Short-Term Health Insurance Plans: 10 Facts You Need To Know
Here’s why short-term health insurance is something you should consider as well as where to…
The FDA makes data moves & inside the Theranos trial
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversation: Selling Cellarity
Editor’s note: A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
Scott Gottlieb: Trump’s shadow FDA commissioner during Covid-19?
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter about the politics and…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: J&J says its Covid-19 shot is more effective in two doses; India plans to resume Covid-19 vaccine exports
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Sunny skies and…
When Can We Expect COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids Below 12?
The FDA could soon authorize COVID-19 vaccines for younger children, according to experts. Read Original…