FDA approves Revolution Medicines' Rasonque (daraxonrasib) for advanced pancreatic cancer
The first therapy targeting a genetic cause of pancreatic cancer gets FDA approval, expected to be a blockbuster and transform treatment for a notoriously deadl
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FDA approves Roivant/Priovant therapy for dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease
A new medicine from Roivant and its subsidiary Priovant receives FDA approval for the treatment of dermatomyositis.
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AstraZeneca and Amgen's Tezspire succeeds in eosinophilic esophagitis study, eyes third approval
Positive data could make Tezspire a blockbuster by adding eosinophilic esophagitis as a third approved indication.
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Alnylam faces pivotal moment as heart drug data take center stage at ESC Congress
Alnylam's Amvuttra and nucresiran will be under scrutiny at the European Society of Cardiology Congress as the company's heart drug prospects hang in the balanc
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Ex-Stanford president Marc Tessier-Lavigne releases emails to rebut fraud allegations in new book
Tessier-Lavigne pushes back against allegations of publishing fraudulent results made in a new book by Theo Baker.
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Spyre shares tumble after TL1A-targeting immune drug fails in rheumatoid arthritis trial
A drug failure erased over $1 billion in market value and raised doubts about the TL1A protein target in rheumatoid arthritis.
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RFK Jr. downplays measles threat and posts vaccine misinformation amid outbreak
Health Secretary Kennedy blames others for declining vaccination rates and downplays measles dangers as the outbreak continues.
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Biohaven sells epilepsy drug SK-opakalim in $795M deal amid financial strain
Facing a dwindling bank account after research setbacks, Biohaven parts with its most advanced experimental drug in a deal analysts called surprising.
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New documents contradict RFK Jr.'s testimony that Samoa trip was unrelated to vaccines
Documents obtained by AP and The Guardian refute Health Secretary Kennedy's claim that his trip to Samoa had nothing to do with vaccines.
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Sen. Cassidy criticizes FDA oversight of abortion pill manufacturers in new report
The report raises issues for Heidi Overton as she faces confirmation as FDA commissioner.
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Hospitals plot lobbying push to roll back $1 trillion in Medicaid funding cuts
Health systems mount a long-shot effort to reverse massive Medicaid cuts that threaten their finances.
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New data could expand use of coronary artery calcium scans for statin decisions
Studies find CAC scans are helpful in guiding statin use only in a small subset of borderline cases.
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Startup Generation Lab claims injectable drug to rejuvenate blood
A longevity startup offers a treatment combining two existing molecules that it says can make blood biologically younger.
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Michael Polansky's Outer Bio pursues skin-focused products, avoids drug company label
Polansky's new venture aims to generate skin data useful for pharma while steering clear of the regulatory burdens of a traditional biotech.
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CMS plans launch event for ACCESS Medicare chronic care pilot
The agency moves forward with its Medicare pilot program for chronic care management.
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Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine may be driven by a secret algorithm
An algorithm could be the key ingredient behind the personalized cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck.
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Insitro CEO Daphne Koller on using AI to speed up clinical trials
The AI biotech leader discusses how artificial intelligence can accelerate drug discovery and clinical development.
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Louisiana sheriffs spend opioid settlement cash on police gear, investigation finds
A KFF Health News investigation finds millions in settlement funds went to gear rather than addiction treatment.
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