Reynolds is selling fruity new vapes unauthorized by FDA
The decision to move ahead with new products in the absence of FDA authorization could spur other big manufacturers to do the same, one tobacco-nicotine expert said.
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A breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug won approval. They still struggle to access it
When the FDA approved a new pancreatic cancer drug called Rasonque, researchers celebrated. But some patients hoping for quick access have been stymied.
Read full article →STAT+: UnitedHealth executives shower high-ranking Democrat with donations ahead of midterms
Katherine Clark, a top House Democrat, received more than $100,000 in campaign donations from people linked to UnitedHealth Group.
Read full article →Opinion: It’s time to take the gloves off during vaccination
Most of the time, it’s unnecessary to use gloves to administer a flu shot, write Cassandra Thiel and Preeti Jaggi.
Read full article →Opinion: I’m a fat medical student. I refuse to let myself be shamed for it
“As a medical student in a larger body, I have often been ostracized, othered, made to feel different, like I’ve invaded a secret society of thin people.”
Read full article →Hospitals pursue deals to ensure survival as Trump’s Medicaid cuts loom
Rural health systems are seeking partnership to survive, fueling a debate over competition and the rising cost of medical care.
Read full article →STAT+: Neuromuscular drug from Novartis fails in key study, adding to pressure on company
A Novartis drug for a rare neuromuscular condition failed in a key study, the company's second major trial collapse in a matter of days.
Read full article →The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections — ahead of the science
Copper peptides are among the biggest viral trends on social media. Does evidence support smearing on the electric blue tincture for firmer skin, wound healing and other anti-aging effects?
Read full article →STAT+: Novo Nordisk stops two cardiovascular trials of drug aimed at lowering inflammation
Novo Nordisk has stopped two trials of a drug that aims to tame inflammation as a way to improve cardiovascular health, another blow for the approach.
Read full article →The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections — ahead of the science
The peptide is supposed to deliver flawless and firm skin, promote wound healing and other anti-aging effects. So what's the evidence behind GHK-Cu?
Read full article →Pig kidneys keep patients alive long enough to get human kidneys for the first time
For the first time, genetically modified pig kidneys keep two kidney failure patients alive long enough to get human kidneys.
Read full article →STAT+: Not so fast: Diabetes association panel not done reviewing ejections from its June meeting
The American Diabetes Association “continues to move from crisis to crisis to crisis,” says one of five members ejected from June conference.
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