Tag: New York
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...
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...
FAQs: Understanding IGAs in Animals
Intentional Genomic Alterations (IGAs) in animals refer to changes made to an animal's DNA using modern molecular technologies. These alterations can include targeted DNA sequence changes like insertions, substitutions, or deletions, among others. Common...
Medicaid Official Criticizes Republican Reform as Poor Policy
Medicaid, a program that provides health coverage to millions of low-income Americans, is facing potential cuts as Republicans look to fund tax cuts and other priorities. The outgoing Medicaid chief under the Biden administration...
Apellis Triumphs while Astellas Faces Defeat
Good morning! Today, there is a lot of news from the American Heart Association's annual meeting, and former National Cancer Institute chief Ned Sharpless has launched a new biotech company called Jupiter.
Here's what you...
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...
Merck Drug Trial and Wegovy in China: Pharmalittle News Update
Good day to you! The Pharmalot team is here, ready to dive into the latest news in the pharmaceutical world. Today, we have some interesting updates to share with you, so grab a cup...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Global Measles Cases Increase by 20% in 2023: New Report
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...
















