STAT+: FDA’s rejection of Moderna threatens to stifle broader vaccine industry
Experts say the FDA "moved the goalposts" on Moderna, creating "a destructive precedent that will undermine the future of vaccine development" in the U.S.
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Lupin Gets 1 Observation for Tarapur Facility After USFDA cGMP Inspection
Mumbai: Pharma major Lupin has announced the completion of a cGMP inspection carried out by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) at its Tarapur facility. The inspection closed…
Falls Common Among Lupus Patients, Linked to Multiple Risk Factors: Study
Findings from the APPEAL study, published in ACR Open Rheumatology, reveal that falls are a frequent but underrecognized complication among individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Researchers analyzed data from…
STAT+: The messaging war over Medicaid cuts
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STAT+: NIH redefines ‘clinical trials,’ dividing researchers
In a long-debated move, the NIH will no longer characterize basic experimental studies involving humans as clinical trials.
Healthy versions of low-carb and low-fat diets linked to better cardiovascular and metabolic health, suggests study
The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat consumed when it comes to reducing heart disease risk, according to a…
Dialysis with Higher Dialysate Magnesium Concentration May Reduce Muscle Cramps, Increase Hemodialysis Adherence: Study
USA: Muscle cramps are common in stable end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on hemodialysis and often lead to poor treatment adherence. Researchers have found in a new study that dialysis…
Advanced CTE Pathology Associated With Increased Dementia Risk: Study
Researchers have found in a large autopsy study of brain donors that without other progressive neurodegenerative diseases, stage III and IV chronic traumatic encephalopathy were associated with significantly higher odds…
Pregnancy-Related Ischemic Stroke: linked to Long-Term Mortality and Morbidity: Study
A nationwide Finnish cohort study evaluated long-term mortality, morbidity, recovery, and stroke recurrence following maternal ischemic stroke. The findings showed a significantly higher risk of mortality after pregnancy-related stroke, especially…
Semaglutide Improves Glycemic Control in Adolescents With Obesity: Study
USA: A secondary analysis of the 68-week STEP TEENS trial, published in Diabetes Care, found that semaglutide 2.4 mg significantly improved insulin sensitivity and glycemic control in adolescents with obesity.…