Mutations in H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in Canadian Teenager Highlight Risk
The H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a teenager in British Columbia has undergone mutational changes making it easier to infect people, according to scientists. The teenager remains in critical condition in the hospital,...
Promising Drugs for Lipoprotein(a) – Reducing Risk of Heart Disease
Lipoprotein(a) is a lesser-known risk factor for heart disease that can be just as dangerous as high cholesterol. This lipoprotein can lead to plaque build-up in arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and...
Pharmalittle: RFK Jr. Vaccines Scandal & Kids’ Obesity Drug Prescriptions
Good morning and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a refreshing weekend because now it's time to get back to the usual routine of online meetings, phone calls, and...
RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary: Scientists’ Opinions and Analysis
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision has sparked controversy, as RFK Jr. is known for being a vaccine skeptic. The...
CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Autoimmune Diseases without Impacting Fertility
President-elect Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the country’s new health secretary, which has caused a stir in the biotech community. Kennedy is known for being a vaccine skeptic, and his appointment...
Alzheimer’s Drug Reversal & Bavarian Nordic’s Trump Views: Pharmalittle Update
As the week comes to an end, it's time to start thinking about weekend plans. Whether it's tidying up, taking a trip to see a college campus, or catching up on reading, there are...
Navigating the Corporate Ladder: Recent Movements and Trends
In the world of corporate movements and trends, it's always exciting to hear about new hires, promotions, and other changes within companies. If you have any news to share about someone new joining your...
RFK Jr.’s Potential Impact on Vaccine Maker Legal Protections as HHS Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, is not a fan of laws that protect vaccine manufacturers from lawsuits. If he assumes the position, he could potentially...
CRISPR Therapy Shows Superior Benefit for Cardiomyopathy Patients
Intellia Therapeutics CEO John Leonard has been facing a familiar situation for the past few years. The company has been sharing positive results from its gene editing trials, only to see its stock prices...
New MPOX Strain Detected in California – First U.S. Case
California recently reported the first case of a new strain of mpox, a virus that is spreading from person to person. The infected individual had traveled from Eastern Africa, where the virus is currently...
Understanding RFK Jr.’s Stance on Food, Vaccines, Abortion, and the FDA
President-elect Trump’s announcement that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has sparked both support and concern. If confirmed by the Senate, RFK Jr. could bring...
Breakthrough in Telehealth Prescriptions for Stimulants and Addiction Treatment
Federal officials recently announced a breakthrough in telehealth prescriptions for stimulants and addiction treatment. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has extended the temporary rules that allowed health providers to prescribe drugs for opioid addiction...