Tag: California
Sutter Health CEO Donates to Harris in Wake of Antitrust Investigation
Sutter Health's CEO, Warner Thomas, recently made significant donations to Vice President Harris' presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee. Despite Harris' involvement in an antitrust investigation against Sutter Health in the past, Thomas...
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...
Healing Spiritual Wounds: How to Overcome Spiritual Injury
As a doctor, Robert Klitzman knows that healthcare providers are well-prepared to address the physical needs of patients in hospitals, but may struggle with the emotional and spiritual challenges they face. This realization prompted...
Caregiving Resources and Tips from National Institute on Aging | NIH MedlinePlus
Being a caregiver or care partner is a significant responsibility that involves managing someone else's healthcare, daily tasks, financial decisions, and more. It can be overwhelming to navigate all of these responsibilities while also...
The End of Cassava Sciences and its Alzheimer’s Drug: Lingering Damage
The story of Cassava Sciences came to a disappointing end on Monday when their experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease, simufilam, was found to be no more effective than a placebo in a large clinical...
CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors in Young Patients
Michelle Monje-Deisseroth, a medical student about 20 years ago, treated patients with a type of brain tumor called diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, or DIPG. These tumors are difficult to treat because they wrap around...
Understanding the Urgency of the BIOSECURE Act for Biosecurity Measures
The BIOSECURE Act, a piece of legislation targeting Chinese biotechnology companies, has been the center of attention in Washington early this year. However, the fate of this bill hangs in the balance as Congress...
Seminal Moment for Science Journalism: A Letter from the Executive Editor
Dear Readers, I have written to you before to talk about the importance of subscribing to STAT for our comprehensive coverage of health and medicine. Today, I feel compelled to reiterate this message as we...
Title: Analysis of Alector Therapeutics’ Alzheimer’s Treatment Failure in Phase 2 Study
Alector Therapeutics announced that their Phase 2 trial for a potential Alzheimer's antibody, known as AL002, was unsuccessful. This setback is disappointing as the drug was considered a promising approach to treating the neurodegenerative...
Pharmacies Sue GoodRx and PBMs for Illegal Reimbursement Fees
Three independent pharmacies recently took legal action against GoodRx, a company that offers a prescription drug discount card, as well as several pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). These lawsuits allege that GoodRx and the PBMs...
Jay Bhattacharya: Trump’s Choice to Lead NIH
President-elect Trump has made his selection for the role of leading the National Institutes of Health known, with Stanford University professor Jay Bhattacharya being chosen for the position, as announced by his transition team...
Advancing RNA-Based Drugs in Rare Diseases: Sarepta and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Partnership
Sarepta Therapeutics has announced a significant partnership with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals to develop RNA-based drugs for rare diseases. The deal includes a $500 million cash payment from Sarepta to Arrowhead, along with a $325 million...
