2026
Trump’s final GLOBE rule will save Medicare much less money
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration published a final rule aimed at lowering Medicare prices for drugs administered in doctor offices. It applies to only four companies. The Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing, or GLOBE, is one of two mandatory pilot programs that are part of President Trump’s plan to get drugmakers to lower prices […]
The Art We Listen To: How Visual Artists Shape Music
Sometimes we remember an album’s cover before we remember its title. A colour, a face or an unexpected image becomes inseparable from the music. Seeing it again can bring back the circumstances in which we first heard it. Album artwork occupies an unusual position. It is a creative work, a commercial commission and an object […]
We’re asking – mini pill side effects: what do we need to know?
If you or someone close to you is taking the mini pill, or thinking about starting it, you’ve probably done at least one search on the side effects. From changes to your period and spotting to mood, skin and weight questions, there’s plenty of anecdotal information out there – but what does the evidence actually […]
FDA nominee Heidi Overton hearing: Vaccines, vapes, and China
WASHINGTON — Heidi Overton, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, was grilled by senators on hot button topics like China, vaccines, and abortion access in her hearing before the committee that will decide whether to send her nomination for a vote of the full Senate. Throughout the two-hour hearing, Overton, a […]
How to spend your treatment downtime – The IVF Porto guide
Cost. Wait times. Access to particular treatments or donors. All of these are really valid reasons to travel abroad for fertility treatment. And there are plenty more. Here at TRB, we’re committed to bringing you the 101 on a range of destinations. Recently, Portugal tops our list again and again for its super appealing combination […]
Radiopharma companies merge after one receives surprise FDA rejection
Allison covers what hot startups are getting up to, and who’s financing them. She is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, “The Readout Loud.” You can reach Allison on Signal at AllisonDeAngelis.01. ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE and Telix Pharmaceuticals, two leading companies in the burgeoning radiopharmaceuticals field, are merging in a deal worth […]
Does your uterus age too? Here’s what really matters if you’re considering donor egg IVF
If you’re looking into donor egg IVF, there’s a good chance you’ve already come across plenty of information about egg quality. But, increasingly, many of you across our community are asking: What happens to your uterus as you age? It’s a very reasonable question, particularly if you’re considering IVF in your 40s or beyond. And […]
Breast cancer pill from AstraZeneca misses mark in pivotal study
Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. You can reach Andrew confidentially on Signal at drewqjoseph.71. LONDON — AstraZeneca said Friday that a breast cancer pill failed in a pivotal trial testing it as a first-line therapy in advanced tumors, a result that could limit the use of the […]
Yoga for egg freezing – I froze my eggs at age 37 & these are the practices that helped me through
So, you’re thinking about freezing your eggs. You’ve probably got a list as long as your arm of things to weigh up. And if yoga is already part of your routine (or you’re curious about trying it to support your journey), you’re almost certainly wondering: can I still do yoga during egg freezing? For the […]
STAT+: FDA names acting heads of drug and vaccine centers to permanent roles
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration permanently filled four key leadership roles at the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, after it nominated Heidi Overton to lead the agency late last month. Three of the officials are serving in an acting capacity, and will take the same roles permanently, the administration said. They are Michael Davis, […]