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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...

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...

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...

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...

Flu Vaccine A number of flu vaccines will be available this season. These include:• injectable flu vaccines, or flu shots. These include:• Flu shots that are made with inactivated influenza viruses.• One flu shot that...

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...

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...

Measles vaccination coverage has not yet returned to pre-Covid levels globally, leading to a 20% increase in measles cases in 2023 compared to the previous year, as per a recent report from the World...

Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages, races, and genders, but it is most commonly seen in children and individuals under 30 years old. It affects both men...

Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, has recently taken a strategic step to enhance its cancer drug portfolio by acquiring the licensing rights for a new cancer drug from LaNova Medicines, a Chinese firm based...

Cancer cachexia is a condition that causes weakness, fatigue, and loss of muscle and fat in cancer patients. Unlike malnutrition, it cannot be reversed with nutrition support alone. It is most common in people...

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...

The recent election results may have shifted focus away from diversity, equity, and inclusion, but new research papers emphasize the importance of addressing health disparities based on socioeconomic factors. These papers, set to be...

Today, I want to talk about Tammy Clemons, a woman who is navigating the challenges of living with sickle cell disease in America. Tammy's story is one of pain, loss, and survival, and it...

As we approach the end of another workweek, it's time to start thinking about weekend plans. Our schedule includes tending to the Pharmalot grounds, spending time with our beloved mascots, and catching up on...

Pharmaceutical company GSK has announced its decision to leave the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), which is the largest trade group in the biotechnology industry. This move by GSK marks a significant setback for the...

Biotech analyst Brian Skorney and biotech executive Daphne Zohar recently appeared on "The Readout LOUD" podcast to share their thoughts on how the outcomes of the recent election may impact the biotech industry. They...

Republicans are gearing up to take charge in Washington, with high hopes of turning their healthcare goals into reality. After years of being overshadowed by a Democratic White House and Senate, congressional Republicans and...

President-elect Donald Trump and his team face the daunting task of appointing 4,000 individuals to staff his administration before Inauguration Day. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Trump campaign surrogate and advocate for "Make America...

I stand before my bathroom mirror, trying to calm my breathing. It's the morning after the election, and I just found out the results an hour ago. I've rushed through my morning routine, feeling...

Donald Trump's recent win could lead to a significant impact on how vaccines are regulated and distributed in the United States due to the influence of longtime vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy...

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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...

Adam: Hey Matt, glad you could join me today. The future of the biotech industry post-Trump presidency is something that many are curious about. One key aspect that everyone is keeping an eye on...

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...

Good morning, everyone! We hope you're having a great day. Despite the cloudy skies here at Pharmalot, we're doing well and enjoying the autumn breeze. Today is an exciting day with millions of voters...

The vaccination policy in the United States may be facing some significant changes, especially if Donald Trump is reelected and follows through on promises made by vaccine skeptic Robert Kennedy Jr. However, amidst concerns...

Many private Medicare insurers are targeting veterans with plans that claim to enhance their Veterans Affairs coverage. These plans, such as the "Patriot Plan," "Courage MA," and "Honor" plan, offer additional benefits like dental...

Cerebral palsy is a common motor disability that is often associated with childhood. However, there are actually more adults living with this condition in the United States than children. Transitioning from pediatric care to...