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Mass General Brigham says it is saving more lives. Some doctors aren’t so sure.
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Mass General Brigham says it is saving more lives. Some doctors aren’t so sure.

Mass General Brigham claims to have saved more lives through improved quality metrics and hospital integration.…

5/21/2026 · 13 min read · 75 views
STAT+: Closely watched experimental Parkinson’s drug fails key clinical trial
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STAT+: Closely watched experimental Parkinson’s drug fails key clinical trial

Biogen and Denali Therapeutics said a closely watched experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease failed to slow the…

5/21/2026 · 1 min read · 62 views
Guarding biotech from China and big bets in longevity
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Guarding biotech from China and big bets in longevity

On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” the hosts discuss STAT's Breakthrough Summit West, where powerful…

5/21/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
STAT+: Immunovant shares surge on arthritis trial data
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STAT+: Immunovant shares surge on arthritis trial data

Trial results for Lilly's "triple-G" drug, FDA's leadership purge leaves chaos, and more biotech news from The Readout

5/21/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
STAT+: Acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute reported to have stepped down
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STAT+: Acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute reported to have stepped down

Jeffery Taubenberger has reportedly stepped down as the acting head of the National Institute for Allergy and…

5/21/2026 · 3 min read · 54 views
STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case
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STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case

Peter Haytaian, a former executive at Elevance Health, has been ordered to testify in a Medicare Advantage fraud case.…

5/21/2026 · 3 min read · 65 views
Live: Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget
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Live: Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee regarding the proposed budget…

5/21/2026 · 3 min read · 67 views
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly obesity drug trial, statistics for an Alzheimer’s drug, and more
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly obesity drug trial, statistics for an Alzheimer’s drug, and more

Eli Lilly reported that in a late-stage trial, its next-generation obesity drug led to weight loss approaching the…

5/21/2026 · 1 min read · 55 views
STAT+: Lilly’s ‘triple-G’ drug leads to bariatric-surgery levels of weight loss in trial
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STAT+: Lilly’s ‘triple-G’ drug leads to bariatric-surgery levels of weight loss in trial

A next-gen Eli Lilly obesity drug led to bariatric-surgery levels of weight loss in a study, but also saw patients…

5/21/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
Opinion: Living with bullet fragments in the body can have long-term medical consequences
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Opinion: Living with bullet fragments in the body can have long-term medical consequences

Living with retained bullet fragments can lead to significant long-term health issues for survivors of gun violence.…

5/21/2026 · 8 min read · 67 views
Are ‘AI co-scientist’ tools actually useful for scientists?
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Are ‘AI co-scientist’ tools actually useful for scientists?

Recent papers from Google and FutureHouse explore the utility of AI 'co-scientist' tools in scientific research. While…

5/21/2026 · 11 min read · 67 views
Opinion: STAT+: Dark times ahead at the FDA
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Opinion: STAT+: Dark times ahead at the FDA

It almost feels like the Trump administration is intentionally breaking the FDA, writes Lab Dish columnist Paul…

5/21/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
STAT+: After warning letter, Whoop and FDA in discussions about controversial blood pressure feature
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STAT+: After warning letter, Whoop and FDA in discussions about controversial blood pressure feature

Whoop is currently in discussions with the FDA regarding a blood pressure feature that the agency claims requires…

5/21/2026 · 3 min read · 70 views
Congressional Democrats try to force a vote to end Medicare AI prior authorization pilot
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Congressional Democrats try to force a vote to end Medicare AI prior authorization pilot

Congressional Democrats are pushing to end a Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence for prior…

5/20/2026 · 5 min read · 51 views
Surgeon General’s office issues warning on screen time for children
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Surgeon General’s office issues warning on screen time for children

The U.S. Surgeon General's office has issued a warning regarding children's screen time, urging families and schools…

5/20/2026 · 4 min read · 63 views
STAT+: Florida hospitals win $8 billion in extra Medicaid funds
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STAT+: Florida hospitals win $8 billion in extra Medicaid funds

Florida hospitals are set to receive nearly $8 billion in supplemental Medicaid funds approved by the federal…

5/20/2026 · 3 min read · 52 views
STAT+: Scientists track cellular disruptions that lead to type 1 diabetes
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STAT+: Scientists track cellular disruptions that lead to type 1 diabetes

Growing evidence suggests it takes a sustained viral infection in the right genetic environment to lead to type 1…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 64 views
Opinion: I saw Ebola as both doctor and patient. I wish people cared more about the Africans I worked alongside
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Opinion: I saw Ebola as both doctor and patient. I wish people cared more about the Africans I worked alongside

The article discusses the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and highlights the challenges…

5/20/2026 · 9 min read · 46 views
STAT+: Biotech execs, academic expert lament impact of FDA turnover on rare disease drug development
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STAT+: Biotech execs, academic expert lament impact of FDA turnover on rare disease drug development

Executives in the biotech industry are expressing concerns over the recent turnover at the FDA, which they believe is…

5/20/2026 · 3 min read · 54 views
STAT+: Drugmakers guard IP more tightly amid China competition
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STAT+: Drugmakers guard IP more tightly amid China competition

The FDA's new path, the status of animal testing, and other biotech news from The Readout

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
STAT+: Kennedy names interim surgeon general amid vacancies atop health department
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STAT+: Kennedy names interim surgeon general amid vacancies atop health department

Stephanie Haridopolos, a family medicine physician and senior HHS adviser, will take on the surgeon general's duties…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 51 views
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about biotech investors’ mood, a former FDA head’s confidence, and more
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about biotech investors’ mood, a former FDA head’s confidence, and more

For Wall Street, the political risk of investing in drug companies has been demoted in comparison to other concerns

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
There’s a leadership vacuum at NIH, too
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There’s a leadership vacuum at NIH, too

The article discusses the leadership challenges at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) amid a broader health…

5/20/2026 · 6 min read · 68 views
After Rubio’s critique, WHO defends work on Ebola response
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After Rubio’s critique, WHO defends work on Ebola response

The WHO defended its Ebola response, noting it's national authorities who detect outbreaks. Marco Rubio had said the…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
Opinion: The rise of perimenopause misinformation
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Opinion: The rise of perimenopause misinformation

Are too many symptoms blamed on perimenopause? Two experts weigh in on the “First Opinion Podcast.”

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 68 views
STAT+: OpenEvidence makes its pitch to hospitals. ‘We’re not crazy monsters’
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STAT+: OpenEvidence makes its pitch to hospitals. ‘We’re not crazy monsters’

OpenEvidence CTO Zachary Ziegler said, at the STAT Breakthrough Summit West, that the company is looking beyond…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 66 views
NIH behind in filling top roles, with 15 of 27 institutes led by acting directors
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NIH behind in filling top roles, with 15 of 27 institutes led by acting directors

An NIH leadership vacuum has persisted for months, with 15 of the 27 institutes being led by acting directors.

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 61 views
STAT+: Senate Democrats propose adding long-term care benefit to Medicare
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STAT+: Senate Democrats propose adding long-term care benefit to Medicare

It's part of Democrats' strategy to focus on health care affordability and access in drawing contrasts with…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
STAT+: 23andMe offers to connect users’ DNA data with medical records
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STAT+: 23andMe offers to connect users’ DNA data with medical records

23andMe is partnering with HealthEx to allow users to import their medical records, the company said Tuesday at STAT…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 50 views
STAT+: Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses new book’s allegations about his conduct in Stanford misconduct case
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STAT+: Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses new book’s allegations about his conduct in Stanford misconduct case

Marc Tessier-Lavigne, former president of Stanford University, addressed allegations regarding his resignation during…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 59 views
STAT+: Virginia governor vetoes legislation to create an advisory panel to lower the cost of prescription drugs
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STAT+: Virginia governor vetoes legislation to create an advisory panel to lower the cost of prescription drugs

Virginia's governor vetoed a closely watched effort to create an advisory panel to lower prescription drug costs.

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 57 views
STAT+: This spine surgery usually costs $1,400. Under No Surprises Act arbitration? $34,000
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STAT+: This spine surgery usually costs $1,400. Under No Surprises Act arbitration? $34,000

A recent analysis highlights the significant disparity in costs for lumbar laminectomy surgeries under the No…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 53 views
How AI helped treat a newborn’s ultra rare disease. ‘It was almost like a light switch.’
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How AI helped treat a newborn’s ultra rare disease. ‘It was almost like a light switch.’

The parents of Jorie Krause told the audience at STAT's Breakthrough Summit about how AI helped their daughter who was…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
STAT+: Canadian medical societies lack sufficient conflict-of-interest policies, study finds
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STAT+: Canadian medical societies lack sufficient conflict-of-interest policies, study finds

A recent analysis reveals that many Canadian medical societies lack adequate conflict-of-interest policies.…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 53 views
STAT+: TrumpRx adds generic drugs
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STAT+: TrumpRx adds generic drugs

TrumpRx has expanded its offerings to include generic drugs. This move is part of ongoing changes in the healthcare…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 59 views
STAT+: Dexcom CEO hints at future uses for CGM
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STAT+: Dexcom CEO hints at future uses for CGM

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Takeaways from a conversation with Dexcom CEO, and updates on WiSeR, and Epic's…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
STAT+: A new ranking of pharma companies by R&D performance
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STAT+: A new ranking of pharma companies by R&D performance

Maryland drug board to cap price of Ozempic, TrumpRx partners with Cuban, GoodRx, and more biotech news

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Supreme Court setback for pharma, TrumpRx expands and much more
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Supreme Court setback for pharma, TrumpRx expands and much more

The latest pharmaceutical news from the Pharmalot campus via the Pharmalittle newsletter

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 64 views
STAT+: Eli Lilly tops prominent rankings on pharma R&D performance
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STAT+: Eli Lilly tops prominent rankings on pharma R&D performance

Eli Lilly has achieved a significant milestone by ranking first in both innovation and invention categories in a…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 69 views
Opinion: Britain embraces a Massachusetts experiment on tobacco regulation — just as the state might roll it back
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Opinion: Britain embraces a Massachusetts experiment on tobacco regulation — just as the state might roll it back

Britain embraces a Massachusetts experiment on tobacco regulation — just as the commonwealth might roll it back.

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 68 views
STAT+: 1 in 8 women drink during pregnancy. Experts dread the consequences
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STAT+: 1 in 8 women drink during pregnancy. Experts dread the consequences

Recent data reveals that 1 in 8 pregnant women in the U.S. consume alcohol, a concerning trend that has been rising…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 70 views
Opinion: I’m a heart transplant recipient. I’m haunted by ‘ghost approval’ for medication I need to survive
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Opinion: I’m a heart transplant recipient. I’m haunted by ‘ghost approval’ for medication I need to survive

“On paper, I have insurance coverage. In real life, I don’t have access. That’s what I call ‘ghost approval,’” writes…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 55 views
STAT+: White House taps Amazon, GoodRx, and Mark Cuban to bolster TrumpRx
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STAT+: White House taps Amazon, GoodRx, and Mark Cuban to bolster TrumpRx

Trump's drug discount platform adds 600 generic medications via major online pharmacies.

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 51 views
STAT+: Supreme Court rejects challenge to Medicare drug price negotiation
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STAT+: Supreme Court rejects challenge to Medicare drug price negotiation

The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge from several major drug manufacturers against the Medicare drug price…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 60 views
Opinion: How to restore credibility to the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
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Opinion: How to restore credibility to the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee

Jesse Goodman, former director of CBER and former FDA chief scientist, calls for five critical changes to restore…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
STAT+: The China question is tearing biotech apart
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STAT+: The China question is tearing biotech apart

China's ascent is forcing U.S. biotech companies and investors to pick a side: Is it an ally or an existential threat?

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 51 views
Opinion: ‘Patient autonomy’ has nothing to do with childhood vaccine policies
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Opinion: ‘Patient autonomy’ has nothing to do with childhood vaccine policies

Opinion: Vaccine policy it is not a matter of autonomy at all, because infants do not decline vaccination — their…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 66 views
STAT+: U.K. advocacy groups threaten court action over a key provision in the pharma trade deal with the U.S.
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STAT+: U.K. advocacy groups threaten court action over a key provision in the pharma trade deal with the U.S.

A pair of advocacy groups is threatening legal action unless the U.K. government revokes regulations at the heart of a…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 52 views
In Ebola outbreak, a number of Americans in the Congo believed to have had exposure to suspected cases
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In Ebola outbreak, a number of Americans in the Congo believed to have had exposure to suspected cases

A number of Americans who are in the Congo are believed to have had exposure to suspected cases in the country’s…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 65 views
STAT+: Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary as race heads to run-off in win for Trump
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STAT+: Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary as race heads to run-off in win for Trump

Key health lawmaker Sen. Bill Cassidy will lose his seat, as Louisiana’s Senate primary heads for a runoff between…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 51 views

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