Mass General Brigham vs. Dana-Farber: Hospital Battle Unveiled
A battle is brewing behind the scenes in the world of healthcare, as the future of cancer care hangs in the balance. The clash between two prominent Massachusetts health care giants, Mass General Brigham...
Judge Extends Order on Trump’s NIH Indirect Cost Cap
District Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump Administration’s NIH Indirect Cost CapIn a heated courtroom battle that lasted for two hours, the Trump administration and a group of plaintiffs stood their ground on Friday as...
Maryland Lawmakers Vote to Expand Prescription Drug Affordability Board
In a groundbreaking move, Maryland lawmakers have cast a decisive vote to expand the powers of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. This decision will enable the board to extend its reach beyond government employees...
FDA urged by attorneys general to crack down on fake obesity drugs
Attorneys General Call on FDA to Combat Fake Obesity DrugsMore than three dozen attorneys general across the United States recently penned a letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action...
Medical Device Industry Opposes FDA Budget Cuts
The medical device industry is up in arms following the recent FDA budget cuts imposed by the Trump administration. AdvaMed, the leading medical device lobby, has taken a stand against the administration's decision to...
Former FDA Official Warns Trump’s Firings Dismantle Food Division
The Trump administration has made headlines once again, this time in the realm of food safety and nutrition. Jim Jones, former FDA deputy commissioner for foods, recently resigned due to what he describes as...
Generic Drugmakers Prevail in California Pay-to-Delay Ban Battle
In a recent turn of events, a federal judge has ruled in favor of generic drugmakers in California's battle against pay-to-delay agreements. This controversial law, enacted in 2019, aimed to ban such deals between...
International Perspectives on Turmoil in American Science
Today, let's delve into the intersection of science and politics, exploring the latest developments that are shaping the landscape of biotechnology. From new cancer data to international reactions to American academic challenges, there is...
Health Agency Cuts Impact Drug Inspectors, AI Experts, Maternal Health Workers
In a recent development on Feb. 17, 2025, federal health agencies sent shockwaves through their workforce with a series of email notifications titled "Read this email immediately." These emails, landing in the inboxes of...
Mass Layoffs Expected at Health Agencies Under Trump Administration
As the sun rose over Washington, D.C., on a Friday morning, thousands of federal health care workers across public health and science agencies braced themselves for the news that would change their lives. The...
NIH Faces Devastating Layoffs Under Trump Administration
In a recent turn of events within federal health and science agencies, including the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH), the looming specter of sweeping layoffs has cast a dark shadow over the scientific...
Impact of Firings at Federal Health Agencies on Individuals
The Trump administration has announced plans to cut thousands of federal health care jobs, specifically targeting probationary employees within public health and science agencies. This decision has sparked concerns and uncertainties among employees and...
