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AMA over photo of the interior of Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL

AMA Passes Resolution Calling for Peace in Israel and Palestine

Delegates at annual meeting chose compromise policy over more divisive ceasefire resolution

FDA APPROVED oral elafibranor (Iqirvo) over a computer rendering of a diseased liver.

Novel Drug for Rare Chronic Liver Disease Wins Conditional FDA Approval

First-in-class PPAR agonist led to biochemical responses in more than 50% of patients in trial

A photo of grasses and yearling oysters growing on the large 鈥渕other鈥� shells in Willapa Bay near Tokeland, Washington.

What to Know About FDA's Warning on Paralytic Shellfish Poisonings

At least 31 people have been sickened in Oregon from eating shellfish harvested in the area

FDA ADCOMM donanemab over a computer rendering of neurons affected by Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

Unanimous Thumbs-Up From FDA Advisors for Alzheimer's Drug

Advisory committee decision smooths the way for eventual FDA approval

AMA over photo of the interior of Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL

Outgoing AMA President to Physicians: 'This Is Why We Fight'

Equity, inclusion, Medicare payment reform have all seen progress with association's support

FDA APPROVED RSV prefusion F protein-based vaccine (Arexvy) over a microscope image of respiratory syncytial viruses.

FDA Expands Use of RSV Vaccine to Include More Adults

Arexvy now approved for people 50 years and older at increased risk of serious outcomes

Missing Doc Found Dead; Trump's False Insulin Claim; CDC's Bird Flu Study

Missing Doc Found Dead; Trump's False Insulin Claim; CDC's Bird Flu Study

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

A photo of Covid Task Force Ambassador Deborah Birx speaking during the covid pandemic.

'Uncertainty' Is Indeed a Bad Word: A Second Opinion on Pandemic Communication

Information should be presented to the public using a three-part approach

Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, LLD, and Sarah Wetter, JD, MPH

Here Are the Top Supreme Court Health Cases to Watch

A slew of cases this term could reshape health policy

NYV over a photo of Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, NY

New Tricuspid Interventions Launched into 'Broken' System

Having the technology reach the right patients is a major challenge in the real world

FDA APPROVED imetelstat (Rytelo) over a photo of a bag of blood in blue rubber gloved hands.

Telomerase Inhibitor Approved for MDS-Related Anemia

Imetelstat indicated for lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes with transfusion-dependent anemia

A photo of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.

SCOTUS Sides With Native American Tribes in Healthcare Funding Dispute With Feds

Decision will cover millions in overhead costs that two tribes faced

FDA ADCOMM donanemab over a computer rendering of neurons affected by Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

FDA Reviewers Question Patient Selection for Alzheimer's Drug Candidate

Agency's advisors will discuss efficacy, safety of investigational donanemab

NYV over a photo of Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, NY

Can Mitral Valve Innovators Dig Themselves Out of a Rut?

Current transcatheter mitral valve replacement devices a poor match for clinical need

FDA MARKETING JUUL over a photo of the product.

Juul Vaping Products' Stay of Execution Is Now More Official

FDA rescinds marketing denials pending further review

A photo of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) at the Capitol in Washington

Republican Senators Block Bill to Federally Protect Contraception Access

Test vote won a 51-39 majority

FDA ADCOMM 2024-2025 formula for COVID-19 vaccines over a photo of a syringe drawing from a vial.

FDA Advisors Give a Hearty Thumbs Up to a COVID Vaccine Based on the JN.1 Strain

"Even with some variation, there's still reasonably good protection"

A graphic from Safari Regenerative Therapy which reads: Get Over It! Stem Cells Work!

FDA Warns Company Making Stem Cell Products for Pets

Safari Stem Cell claims its products can treat a range of animal diseases, FDA says

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

NIH Leaders Evade FOIA? Discovery of Counterfeit Ozempic; Device Battery Scam?

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) at the Capitol in Washington

Senate Holds Test Vote on Contraception Access

Democrats try to get Republicans on record amid an election-year push on reproductive rights

A screenshot of Senator Patty Murray speaking during this hearing.

Lawmakers Square Off on Impacts of Dobbs Decision

Each side at a Senate hearing painted the other as extremist

A black and white night shot of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.

Medicare Watchdog Seats Have Gone Unfilled for Nearly a Decade

Medicare, Social Security public trustees are supposed to safeguard reports' accuracy

FDA ADCOMM midomafetamine capsules (MDMA, Lykos Therapeutics) over a close up photo of drug capsules

FDA Panel Votes Against MDMA for PTSD

Advisors raised concerns about efficacy, safety, trial design, misconduct

A screenshot of Representative Rep. Morgan Griffith speaking during this hearing.

House Committee Divided on Whether Changes are Needed in 340B Drug Discount Program

Program's value undisputed, but some members say hospitals are taking unfair advantage

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

IRS Sues Controversial Doctor; Congresswoman Has Cancer; Caffeine and Teens

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A screenshot of Anthony Fauci, MD, speaking during this hearing.

Fauci Denies 'False Accusation' of COVID Origins Cover-Up

Republicans question his interactions with scientists who may have acted improperly

FDA ADCOMM 2024-2025 formula for COVID-19 vaccines over a photo of a syringe drawing from a vial.

FDA Panel to Consider Which COVID Strain to Target in an Updated Vaccine

The KP.2 subvariant is now dominant in the U.S., FDA staff says in a briefing document

A photo of two male farmers talking in a dairy cow barn.

'Uncertainty' Isn't a Bad Word: U.S. Agencies Must Tighten Up H5N1 Communications

More effective and efficient public messaging is the need of the hour

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Mystery Illness Strikes Aircraft; Fauci to Testify; Michelle Obama's Mother Dies

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A photo of Anthony Fauci, MD.

After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over COVID Emails, Congress Turns to Fauci

The former NIAID director set to appear before a House subcommittee next week

FDA ADCOMM midomafetamine capsules (MDMA, Lykos Therapeutics) over a close up photo of drug capsules

FDA Staff Questions Safety of MDMA Treatment for PTSD

Advisory committee will weigh benefits and risks next week

FDA APPROVED mRNA-1345 vaccine (mRESVIA) over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial viruses.

FDA Approves First mRNA RSV Vaccine

Moderna vaccine indicated for people ages 60 and up

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Fauci's Private COVID Emails Requested; Death Penalty for Abortion? WHO's Cash Woes

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A stethoscope over $50 bills.

What if Medicaid Enrollees Were Given Cash Instead of Insurance Benefits?

Having them buy insurance or pay for services directly would bring down prices, supporters say

A photo of a female lab technician using a pipette to transfer material.

Company Warned Over Atypical Fat-Derived Stem Cell Product

Stromal vascular fraction isn't usually sourced from donors

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

NIH Scandal Grows; Ancient Skull Shows Brain Surgery; Drugs in New York's Rivers

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A computer rendering of in vitro fertilization.

For Cancer Patients Facing Infertility, Access to IVF Is Paramount

Legislation can ensure all health insurance plans provide coverage

A photo of donor cornea for transplant.

FDA Urged to Relax Tissue Donation Restrictions for Gay, Bisexual Men

Advocates say policy should be based on individualized risk assessments, "not historic bias"

FDA ADCOMM insulin icodec (Awiqli) over a photo of a man holding an injection pen to his stomach.

FDA Advisors Not Convinced Once-Weekly Insulin Is Safe in Type 1 Diabetes

Risk of severe hypoglycemia was too much for panel members to overcome

FDA ADCOMM Blood-based colorectal cancer test (Shield) over a photo of the product.

Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening Secures FDA Panel's Blessing

But advisors urge strong labeling emphasizing Shield test's low sensitivity for advanced adenomas

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