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ASH 2024: Withdrawal of Pfizer sickle cell drug called ‘tone deaf’
SAN DIEGO — The recent withdrawal of Pfizer's sickle cell drug Oxybryta has sparked outrage among sickle cell experts and patients alike. During a panel discussion at STAT@ASH, held in…
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Kennedy trying to balance MAHA goals with Trump midterm priorities
WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing for a challenging appearance on Capitol Hill to discuss the…
Cautious optimism greets Erica Schwartz’s CDC director nomination
The appointment of a new head for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who possesses strong scientific credentials and…
How Trump is pushing psychedelics reform through the health agencies
WASHINGTON — On Saturday, President Trump took steps to "reverse the crisis of serious mental illness in America" by enhancing…
RFK Jr. hearing, peptides legal, finding a therapist: Morning Rounds
Stay informed on health and medicine with STAT’s free newsletter, Morning Rounds. Sign up now. Good morning. As spring approaches,…
RFK Jr. focuses on affordability, fighting fraud at Capitol Hill hearing
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a return visit to Capitol Hill. During his visit,…
CDC director, vaccine skepticism, ICE detention: Morning Rounds
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Novel approach to transplant rejection shows promise in new study
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on…
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz to run CDC
On Thursday, President Trump announced the nomination of Erica Schwartz as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and…