STAT+: 5 years after lupus breakthrough, CAR-T is still surprising autoimmunity researchers
CAR-T therapy is toting up more remissions in autoimmune disease, and generating a flood of experimentation and investment.
High-frequency oscillatory ventilation May Lower BPD Risk in Preterm Infants: JAMA
Researchers have found in a new study that high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) may reduce the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) compared to conventional mechanical ventilation (CMV) in infants born at…
Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Linked to Better Periodontal Health: Study
Researchers have found in a new study that among postmenopausal women, a higher Oxidative Balance Score (OBS)—reflecting a healthy diet and lifestyle—is associated with better periodontal health. Conversely, a low…
STAT+: FDA rejects an industry proposal to deregulate some AI devices
In this edition of Health Tech: FDA rejects a proposal to deregulate certain types of AI devices, pharma invests $50 million in DTx, and more.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about top pharma lobbyist stepping down, genes and GLP-1 drugs, and more
Steve Ubl, chief executive of PhRMA, plans to step down at the end of the year, after more than a decade leading the main trade group for brand-name drug makers
STAT+: Genetics may shape GLP-1 outcomes, slightly
The traditional biotech venture model under pressure, PhRMA chief Ubl to exit, and other biotech news from The Readout
Medicos cannot challenge bond service after availing subsidised MBBS education: Karnataka HC
Bengaluru: In the matter of MBBS bond service, the Karnataka High Court recently observed that the medicos cannot be permitted to challenge the obligation after completion of the entire course…
IMA UP flags safety risks as many patients turn to Quacks first
Lucknow: The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Uttar Pradesh unit, has expressed concerns that many patients in the state initially seek treatment from unqualified practitioners before consulting registered medical professionals, which…
Illegal Stockpiling Busted: Pregabalin, Alprazolam Medicines Seized in Ludhiana Raid
Ludhiana: The Drug Control Department (DCD) has intensified its crackdown on illegal pharmaceutical stockpiling, leading to the detection of a firm in Ludhiana found storing nine varieties of allopathic medicines…
Gilead to Acquire Tubulis for USD 5 Billion to Strengthen Cancer Pipeline
Bengaluru: Gilead said on Tuesday it would acquire Germany-based Tubulis GmbH for up to USD 5 billion, as it looks to strengthen its cancer drugs pipeline.This marks the latest in…