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Vertex’s CRISPR sickle cell treatment faces a costly bottleneck
Vertex executives had previously cautioned that the rollout of Casgevy, their groundbreaking curative treatment for sickle cell disease, would be a slow process. However, the pace at which the therapy…
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From Medical Assistants To LPNs, Doctor Office Staff Pay On The Rise
An analysis by the Medical Group Management Association reveals that roles ranging from receptionists to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and…
Healthy until proven sick: Medicaid work rules threaten patient care
Starting next week, Nebraskans on Medicaid may lose their health coverage unless they fulfill the state's requirement of working, volunteering,…
A Doctor Fact Checks Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s CNN Interview
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 30: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human…
FTC, Hims and Hers, Ebola vaccine: Morning Rounds
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Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge Demo Offers Access, But Isn’t Straightforward
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 6, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by members of the pharmaceutical industry and administration officials,…
Federal judge refuses to stop Medicaid work requirements, for now
BOSTON — On Thursday, a federal judge rejected the request from 26 states to delay the enforcement of Medicaid work…
4 In 5 Toddler Foods Are Ultra-Processed, New Study Finds
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: A photo illustration of 'Ultra Processed' foods on February 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo…
How NIH constraints and drug shortage complicate syphilis response
Highlights Researchers from UCSD have built strong relationships with communities of unhoused individuals who use drugs in San Diego and…