STAT+: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary defends rare disease drug rejections, Vinay Prasad
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary defended the agency’s recent rejections of rare disease drugs and one of his deputies, Vinay Prasad, in an interview with CNBC.
Benefits and Predictors of Outcomes in Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy and Minimally invasive Pancreatectomy, details study
A new study published in the journal of BMC Surgery showed that shorter operational time, less intraoperative blood loss, a shorter postoperative hospital stays, and a higher textbook outcome (TO)…
FDA Approves First Treatment for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis
The FDA has approved dupilumab (Dupixent) for the treatment of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS), marking the first approved therapy for this condition. The approval applies to adults and children aged…
Multi-Modal AI Cuts Mammography Workload by 43.8% While Preserving 100% Sensitivity: Study Finds
USA: A novel multi-modal artificial intelligence (AI) system integrating two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) mammography significantly improves breast cancer screening efficiency. A prospective multicenter study published in Nature Medicine in…
Women With Sarcoidosis at Increased Kidney Stone Risk, finds study
A new study published in the journal of Chest Pulmonary showed that nephrolithiasis is more common in Black women in the United States who have sarcoidosis. Non-necrotizing granulomas are a…
H. pylori Eradication complementary strategy for Vitiligo Management, suggests study
The findings of a new study suggest a possible association between H. pylori infection and the pathophysiology of vitiligo. Based on this link, H. pylori eradication therapy may serve as…
STAT+: FDA rejection is a reality check on agency rhetoric
Sarepta CEO steps down, an experimental cell therapy rejection, and more biotech news
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a puzzling FDA rejection, a Lilly weight loss pill, and more
An experimental therapy for a rare blood cancer was rejected by the FDA though internal reviewers had recommended it be cleared
Health Bulletin 26/February/2026
Here are the top health stories for the day:NEET-MDS 2026: Registrations To Open Soon, Exam On May 2The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will soon begin registration…
Bombay HC pulls up TMC officer over unauthorised hospital in residential tower
Thane: The functioning of a hospital inside a residential flat without civic permissions has come under sharp judicial scrutiny, raising concerns that extend beyond zoning laws to issues of patient…