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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...
Pfizer’s New R&D Head, VC Deep-Dive, and FDA Commissioner: What You Need to Know
Pfizer has welcomed a new R&D head, Chris Boshoff, who is expected to make significant strides in research and development to satisfy investors. Additionally, the biotech venture capital landscape is set to see some...
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. Considered for Health Secretary as Pharma Execs Seek Stability
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known critic of the pharmaceutical industry, has been considered for the position of Health Secretary. He has been vocal about his views on how the industry has influenced U.S....
Understanding Generalized Pustular Psoriasis in Adults: Symptoms, Treatments, and Images
Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) is a skin condition that can affect individuals of any age, but it is most commonly seen in middle-aged adults, with a higher prevalence in women. The condition is characterized...
Dr. Oz appointed by Trump to head Medicare and Medicaid
President-elect Trump has chosen Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known surgeon and television personality, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency plays a crucial role in setting policies that affect payments...
Nominate Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. to Run HHS: Trump’s Controversial Decision
President-elect Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and vaccine skeptic, as his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, expressing...
Pharmalittle: GSK Leaves BIO, AbbVie Schizophrenia Drug Fails & More – Pharma News Update
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a restful weekend and are ready to dive back into the routine of online meetings and deadlines. Let's start...
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...
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...
Undetected Bird Flu Infections in Farmworkers: Study Reveals Risk
For several months now, the United States has been grappling with an outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus that has affected dairy cattle and led to human infections. A recent study has shed...
