Conditional approval pathway
In a move that could dramatically reshape the landscape for rare disease treatments, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has announced plans to create a new pathway for drugs targeting rare conditions. This…
Category: 5. Health
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Cutbacks Hurt Our Military Health System. Is The VA Next?
The VA provides healthcare services to millions of military veterans
Christopher Syrek, chief of staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs, informed his senior colleagues on March 4 of a Department of Governmental Efficiency-devised plan…
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Malaria Linked to Childhood Blood Cancer
Burkitt lymphoma, a cancer that impacts a subset of immune cells called B cells, develops most often in children and young adults. Patients with Burkitt lymphoma exhibit elevated levels of a protein called…
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An Expert’s Take On The Crisis Narrative Within College Mental Health
Photo of Ben Locke, used with permission
As described in a 2025 report on Forbes.com, the president of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors argued that schools need to be proactive while addressing…
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How The Shortage Of Parkinson’s Disease Specialists Is Changing
So far, the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders has trained 40 new … More
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NIH Lab Studying Deadly Pathogens Goes Offline Over Safety Issues. Is The Public At Risk?
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) scientist in a protective air-tight suit pipetting specimens, … More
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‘Ozempic Mouth,’ ‘Feet’ Are Latest Names For GLP-1 Med Side Effects
The popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists have prompted some trainers to offer regimens that … More
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Should You Get A Measles Vaccine Booster? Here Are The Considerations
The return of measles to the U.S. may have many people wondering whether they should get a measles … More
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Under Trump Administration Full Coverage Of HIV PrEP Drugs Uncertain
PrEP is used to prevent HIV infection.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last month in a case that could affect what kinds of preventive care services, technologies and medicines are covered at no charge to the patient as a result of…
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Why Requiring Placebo-Controlled Trials For New Vaccines Could Harm Americans
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – AUGUST 07: Lisa Taylor receives a COVID-19 vaccination from RN Jose Muniz as … More
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