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Mon, Aug 24, 8:13 PM ET
FDA again halts Regenxbio gene therapy trial after spinal masses found in five patients
The FDA placed a second clinical hold this year on Regenxbio's Hunter syndrome gene therapy after investigators detected masses on the spines of five patients.
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Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine succeeds in pivotal trial despite long odds
The personalized mRNA cancer vaccine from Moderna and Merck has shown positive results, overcoming significant logistical and pandemic-era challenges.
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Roche pays $190M upfront for Hanmi obesity drug aimed at preserving lean muscle mass
Roche is licensing a Hanmi asset designed to spur weight loss while sparing muscle tissue, with total potential payments of up to $2.3 billion.
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Cellares to lay off 100 employees after large pharma customer terminates contract
The cell therapy manufacturing specialist is restructuring after losing a major customer contract, according to its CEO.
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Lady Gaga and her fiancé launch a biotech startup
The pop star and her partner are entering the biotech space with a new company, though details of the startup's focus are limited.
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FDA extends review of Capricor cell therapy deramiocel with refined indication
The agency is reviewing an updated application for Capricor's cell therapy with a more targeted indication, among other industry news.
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FDA digital health chief promises generative AI regulatory guidance is coming
FDA's head of digital health policy said the agency expects to issue guidance on regulating generative AI devices.
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Medicaid obesity-drug coverage under Trump administration falls short of pledges
President Trump's promise to make expensive weight loss drugs widely available to low-income Americans through Medicaid is not materializing.
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Medicaid transgender care rule sets precedent that could restrict coverage of other drugs
Legal reasoning used to restrict gender-affirming care for minors could be broadly applied to limit Medicaid coverage of other medications, experts warn.
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Americans bought 12% less soda under new SNAP restrictions, study finds
A study found that restrictions on sugary drink purchases through SNAP led to a modest but meaningful reduction in soda buying.
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Nurse practitioner trainees face shortage of clinical mentors
A preceptor shortage is forcing nurse practitioner students to pay thousands of dollars to secure clinical supervision.
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