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Pfizer Terminates Gene Therapy Deal with Sangamo: Implications for Hemophilia
Pfizer Terminates Gene Therapy Deal with Sangamo: Implications for HemophiliaIn a surprising move, Pfizer has decided to halt the development of a hemophilia A gene therapy that it had licensed from Sangamo Therapeutics. This...
Aletha Maybank Resigns as AMA’s Chief Health Equity Officer: What’s Next?
Aletha Maybank, the American Medical Association’s first chief equity officer, has announced her resignation after leading the organization for five and a half years. Maybank's departure marks a significant moment in the healthcare equity...
Empowering Patients: Year 7 ‘Bill of the Month’ Program – KFF Health News
In 2024, medical billing complexities continue to perplex and burden many Americans. The seventh year of the KFF Health News' "Bill of the Month" program sheds light on the challenges patients face when dealing...
Axsome submits Alzheimer’s disease drug for FDA approval after Phase 3 trials
Axsome Submits Alzheimer’s Disease Drug for FDA Approval
Axsome Therapeutics, a New York-based biotech company, is forging ahead with its plans to seek FDA approval for its Alzheimer’s disease treatment, AXS-05, following results from Phase...
Jimmy Carter’s Impact on Global Health: Elevating ‘the Art of the Possible’
Former President Jimmy Carter, a trailblazer in global health, passed away at the age of 100, leaving behind a profound legacy that transformed the landscape of public health worldwide. Despite not witnessing the final...
Top STAT Stories Overlooked in 2024: A Recap of Key Healthcare News
Top STAT Stories Overlooked in 2024: A Recap of Key Healthcare NewsIn the fast-paced world of healthcare news, it's easy to overlook some of the most impactful and groundbreaking stories. This year, STAT has...
Overlooked Topics in 2024: Long Covid, AI Obsession, and Trust
Long Covid, AI Obsession, and Trust: The Overlooked Topics of 2024In the bustling world of life sciences, it's easy for important topics to slip through the cracks. Despite the best efforts of experts and...
India’s Reflection on Life Before Polio Vaccine: A Reminder to Prevent Regression
India's Reflection on Life Before Polio Vaccine: A Reminder to Prevent RegressionDec. 27, 2024Vijay Yeldandi, a once energetic toddler in India, was struck with polio at the tender age of two, rendering him paralyzed...
Aetna Lawsuit Against Radiology Group for Fraudulent Billing and Arbitration Abuse
Aetna, the health insurance giant owned by CVS Health, has filed a lawsuit against Radiology Partners, one of the largest networks of radiology practices in the country, for alleged fraudulent billing practices and abuse...
Scientists Prepare for Potential Changes in Health Funding Under Trump Administration
Scientists Brace for Health Funding Changes Amidst Trump Administration ReshuffleIn the wake of the recent White House reshuffling, scientists and healthcare professionals find themselves on the edge of uncertainty as the new administration's stance...
