Understanding the Ongoing Battle Over Drug Price Transparency
A closer look at the ongoing disputes surrounding drug price transparency and the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in this contentious issue.
Editorial Staff Apr 20
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Trump Advocates for Psychedelic Treatments and Weight-Loss Drug Developments
In recent pharmaceutical news, Trump has shown support for psychedelic treatment options while discussions continue regarding the future of weight-loss drugs.
Editorial Staff Apr 20
Nektar Therapeutics Drug Shows Potential for Alopecia Treatment
Recent findings suggest that prolonged use of a drug from Nektar Therapeutics may encourage hair growth in individuals suffering from alopecia.
Editorial Staff Apr 20
Pharmacy Benefit Managers Challenge Trump's Drug Price Transparency Proposal
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are opposing a significant proposal aimed at increasing transparency in drug pricing, claiming it may be illegal.
Editorial Staff Apr 20
Insights from AACR 2026: Progress in KRAS Drug Development by Revolution Medicines
The American Association of Cancer Researchers' annual meeting showcases significant advancements in the development of KRAS-targeting therapies, particularly by Revolution Medicines.
Editorial Staff Apr 19
Zai Lab and Amgen Collaborate on Lung Cancer Therapy Evaluation
Zai Lab and Amgen have announced a partnership to evaluate a new approach to lung cancer treatment, marking a significant step in cancer research.
Editorial Staff Apr 19
Ultragenyx's Gene Therapy for Sanfilippo Syndrome Receives FDA Acceptance
The FDA has accepted Ultragenyx's Biologics License Application for its gene therapy UX111, aimed at treating Sanfilippo Syndrome.
Editorial Staff Apr 19
Revolution Medicines' Daraxonrasib Shows Promise in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
The pancreatic cancer drug Daraxonrasib from Revolution Medicines is reportedly achieving remarkable results, with some patients experiencing doubled survival times.
Editorial Staff Apr 19
Understanding Vaccine Trust: A Closer Look at Recent Polls
Recent headlines may suggest a growing skepticism towards vaccines among Americans, but a new poll indicates that this perception may not reflect reality.
Editorial Staff Apr 17
Trump Budget’s ‘America First’ Drug Policy Proposals
Strategic angle: New ideas to bring drug manufacturing to the U.S. are included in Trump's 2027 budget proposal.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
FDA Seeks to Strengthen Domestic Drug Manufacturing Through New Proposals
In a move to enhance local drug production, the FDA has proposed new policies as part of the president's budget, aiming to support domestic drug development.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
How an eye physician who translated classical Greek medicine into Arabic helped form Western medical thought
Strategic angle: A medieval ophthalmologist who translated Greek works by Galen, Hippocrates, and Plato into Arabic played a pivotal role in shaping Western medical scholarship, according to a study published in the journal Cogent Arts a
Editorial Staff Apr 7
A nanoparticle therapy to treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting at the same time
Strategic angle: Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a technique for simultaneously treating lung cancer and a serious muscle-wasting condition that often accompanies it.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Dual-drug nanotherapy crosses blood–brain barrier, improving survival in preclinical glioblastoma models
Strategic angle: Mayo Clinic researchers developed an experimental nanotherapy that delivers two cancer drugs directly to brain tumors, extending survival in preclinical models.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Pharma companies and patient groups seek to exempt orphan drugs from Colorado pricing limits
Strategic angle: A bill is moving through the Colorado legislature that would exempt orphan drugs from pricing caps that might be pursued by the state.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Medical supplies are stuck in Dubai, as clinics around the world face shortages
Strategic angle: The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Polymers Built Inside the Body Allow On-Demand Brain Control
Strategic angle: Innovative blood-catalyzed chemistry paves the way for advanced medical applications.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: Shingles can hit younger than you think. The vaccine can prevent excruciating pain
Strategic angle: A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
China Executes French National Convicted in 2010 for Drug Trafficking
France's foreign ministry expresses consternation over the execution of a French citizen sentenced to death in China.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Biotech Investors Urge Trump Amid M&A Activity
Strategic angle: Smaller biotechs negotiate with the White House while addressing the trust gap in medicine.
Editorial Staff Apr 3