Tag: New York
Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Drugs and Sickle Cell Trial Death: Pharmalittle Update
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...
Interview with FDA’s Top Vaccine Regulator: Addressing Disinformation
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...
Roche Lung Cancer Study: Immunotherapy Failures and Drug Target Questions
Roche, a pharmaceutical company, recently announced that an experimental cancer treatment they were working on, called tiragolumab, did not improve survival rates in a major lung cancer study. The study, known as SKYSCRAPER-01, involved...
Inside the Therapist’s Room: A Look at the 2024 Election
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...
Merck Expands Portfolio with Licensing of Chinese Cancer Drug
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...
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...
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...
ACA Subsidy Boost and Antitrust Speech Impact: What You Need to Know
Good day, and thank you for allowing me to share some interesting insights with you. I'm still active on the platform previously known as Twitter, which shows that old habits die hard. It seems...
The Impact of Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Vaccine Confidence and Safety:...
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...
Reining in AI Use in Medicare Advantage: Biden Administration’s Plan
The Biden administration recently announced a series of proposed changes to private Medicare plans aimed at improving coverage, regulating the use of artificial intelligence, and ensuring access to behavioral health providers and additional benefits....
Building Resilient Healthcare: Vanessa Kerry’s Climate Change Mission
Vanessa Kerry, a physician specializing in pulmonary and critical care, established Seed Global Health over a decade ago to address disparities in healthcare systems worldwide, particularly in countries with limited resources. In a recent...
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...
