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STAT+: From top to bottom: The latest comings and goings
Have you hired someone new and exciting? Promoted to a rising star? Have you finally solved this difficult to fill position? Share the news with us and we will share it with others.That’s correct. Send us your changes and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming […]
Moderna’s key CMV vaccine study, expected to be the next big win, failed
Moderna said Wednesday afternoon that its experimental vaccine against cytomegalovirus, a cause of disability in newborns, had failed in a Phase 3 trial, a significant setback for a company already facing pressure from Wall Street and the federal government. The CMV vaccine was the company’s main program before the Covid-19 pandemic. Executives have repeatedly said […]
Government shutdown prevents many CDC experts from participating in crucial meeting
ATLANTA — CDC researchers are being forced to skip a crucial infectious disease conference this week because of the government shutdown, missing high-level discussions shortly after measles and whooping cough surged in the United States. IDWeek, the nation’s largest annual meeting of infectious disease experts, is the premier venue for experts to exchange information on […]
Can prenatal visits increase fertility? Know everything
If you’re getting ready to try for a baby, chances are you’ve already encountered someone talking about prenatal vitamins somewhere online. As a result, you’ll probably also have a few (or maybe several) questions: Can prenatal visits increase fertility? Do they help with design? Should you start them before you’re actually pregnant? And what about […]
Roche suffers another blow as Indian Supreme Court allows sale of generics of its expensive rare disease drug
In a case billed as profiteering against patients, India’s Supreme Court rejected a petition in which Roche sought to stop a generic drugmaker from selling a cheaper version of an expensive rare disease drug. The move comes after a lower court earlier this month upheld a ruling that it would be in the public interest […]
Non-invasive weight loss treatments | My story and my results
Your questions, answers Since sharing my story, people have come to me for advice. Let’s go through some of the most asked questions, gathered from both my personal WhatsApp chats and our DMs on TRB’s Instagram, with guidance from MedExpress. 1. How did you know if a treatment was right for you? I’ll be honest: […]
New Grail cancer test data shows progress but raises questions
As part of its bid to transform the future of cancer screening and take control of a potentially large and increasingly competitive market, Grail on Friday announced new data from a large U.S. study of its flagship blood test for detecting dozens of tumor types. The results reinforce some of the company’s arguments for a […]
Red Light Therapy While Breastfeeding: A Complete Guide to Postpartum
Why Moms Love a Little RLT Soothing, anti-inflammatory and tissue repair? That was it, after I gave birth. So it’s no wonder RLT is so popular with savvy moms, but here are the key highlights. 1. Soothe Nipple Pain (and Target Mastitis) Mastitis is a common complication of breastfeeding that causes swelling, redness and pain […]
CMS reverses pause on Medicare physician payments amid shutdown | STATUS
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Update: This story has been updated to show that CMS has reversed its previous statement that it would suspend all Medicare payments to doctors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Wednesday evening that it would not suspend all […]
FDA declares Novo Nordisk drug manufacturing plant non-compliant
A troubled contract manufacturing plant in Indiana recently acquired by Novo Nordisk is considered noncompliant with Food and Drug Administration standards, a serious designation that could further delay approval of drugs made at the facility, including some from Scholar Rock and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. STAT previously reported that an FDA inspection of the plant over the […]