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Gene Therapy Could End Lifelong Transfusions For Rare Blood Disorder
A groundbreaking one-time gene therapy has the potential to liberate individuals suffering from α-thalassemia, a rare and debilitating blood disorder, from the necessity of lifelong blood transfusions. Image by kjpargeter…
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Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns, Pivotal In NBA Finals, Talks Pain, Recovery
Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks, seen here against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA Eastern Conference Finals,…
3 experimental ebola vaccines get $62 million in fast-track funding
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon…
Trump’s Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Has Bold Aims, But Limited Impact
The Trump administration is actively pursuing most favored nation (MFN) strategies to bring U.S. prescription drug prices closer in line…
Ebola vaccine, Medicaid work requirements: Morning Rounds
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Global Health Meets Modern Travel
Person in an airport holding a drink and a suitcase with a plane in the background.CanvaAs summer approaches, millions of…
Medicaid work requirement rules published by Trump’s CMS
Tara covers the business of health care. Her stories focus on hospitals, doctors, and how their business practices affect patients…
Potential Big Impact If Firms That Own PBMs Have To Break Up
FEB. 4, 2026: Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., participates in a news conference in the U.S. Capitol on pharmacy benefit manager…
Medicare’s $50 weight loss drugs could cost taxpayers billions
Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque…