Category: pharma & healthcare

Next Up In The Abortion Wars: Some Republican-Led States May Restrict Or Even Ban Access To Mifeprex, Used To End Early Pregnancy

While until now no state has banned medication abortions, Oklahoma’s GOP governor Kevin Stitt will soon sign legislation outlawing all abortions from the moment of “fertilization.” Presumably, this would include a prohibition of the use of mifepristone…

Pfizer’s Not-For-Profit Model For Sales Of Products To Low- And Lower-Middle-Income Countries May Be A Game Changer In Global Health

Pfizer’s recent announcement regarding sales of its branded products on a not-for-profit – at cost – basis to low- and lower-middle-jncome countries may prove to be a real game-changer in global health, particularly if other companies follow suit.

Risk Of Skin Cancer Depends On Genetics As Well As Sun Exposure, Says New Study

For around 15% of people, their risk of developing melanoma may also be influenced by their genes as well as sun exposure.

The Vaccinia Virus That Hopped From Rabbits to Hares

Poxviruses are back, and it is no surprise. Researchers have long predicted that halting smallpox vaccinations would enable the emergence of new virulent strains of this and other infectious poxviruses.

New GI Treatment Voquenza Approved For Helicobacter Pylori Infection; Other Indications May Follow

In May, FDA approved Voquenza (vonoprazan fumarate), in combination with anti-biotics, for H.pylori infection. In March, Phathom Pharmaceuticals submitted an NDA to FDA for the use of vonoprazan as a treatment for the healing of all grades of erosive r…

U.S. Spends More On Cancer Care Than Most Countries But Without Better Outcomes

Despite spending twice as much as the average high income country on cancer care, the U.S. has only marginally better cancer mortality rates.

Expelling Covid: It Takes Longer Than You May Think

Recent study suggests that viral mRNA from SARS-CoV-2 may be found in the stools of patients diagnosed with Covid-19, even after respiratory symptoms subside. Findings suggest Covid-19 likely leads to prolonged gastrointestinal (GI) infections.

Biotech Venture Capital’s Uneasy Future–The Fed’s Impact On Innovation

With the Fed talking about raising interest rates over 200 basis points or more this summer to combat the highest inflation since the 1980s and the stock market signaling a possible recession, what lies ahead for venture managers and their companies?

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in NYC Kills 1 Person And Sickens 19

The outbreak of Legionnaires disease in the Bronx has been traced back to cooling towers.

Young Adult Blood Cancer Survivors Face increased Risk Of Death For Decades After Treatment

The research highlights the importance of continued checkups and care for young people who have been treated for blood cancer.