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After a series of high-profile pledges to bring drug manufacturing back to the United States, we are beginning to see a clearer picture of what reshoring actually looks like. Tens of billions of dollars are being spent on new factories in the United States, but the investment is unlikely to immediately translate into increased domestic production. On this week’s episode of “The Topline,” Fierce’s Eric Sagonowski speaks with Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, to unpack current trends and what’s next. Mr. Coates explains why the pharmaceutical industry is uniquely positioned to bring supply chains back to the…
New research shows that gene therapy can significantly improve hearing in people born with congenital hearing loss or severe hearing loss. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with hospitals and universities in China, treated 10 patients and found improved hearing in all cases. Treatment was also well tolerated. The research results were published in a magazine natural medicine. “This is a major advance in the genetic treatment of hearing loss and has the potential to change the lives of children and adults,” says Maori Duan, a consultant and PhD in the Department of Clinical Sciences, Interventions and Technology at Karolinska…
Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Happy Friday. Yesterday I spent an hour watching sea otters jumping around at the Vancouver Aquarium. We hope your weekend is as cozy and playful as these stylish boys. Supreme Court’s conversion therapy decision could have medical repercussions This week’s Supreme Court decision banning mental health providers who engage in “conversion therapy” could have implications far beyond LGBTQ+ rights, potentially affecting how state medical boards regulate some types of medical care, such as the advice doctors give patients about vaccines. The…
University Hospital received the Regulatory and Compliance Innovation Award by RLDatix at the 2026 Connected Healthcare Summit. This award recognizes healthcare organizations that have demonstrated excellence in compliance, documentation quality, and proactive policy coordination that promotes safer healthcare. University Hospital earned this recognition for transforming how regulatory information is managed, accessed, and applied across the organization. By connecting policies, regulatory standards, audit data, and clinical content into a single, integrated system, your team can now find the information they need and act with confidence. These efforts have transformed regulatory coordination into a more efficient and intuitive process, supporting safer and…
Cells are not isolated units. They continually exchange proteins, genetic material, and even entire organelles with their neighbors. Cell-to-cell movement influences how tissues develop, respond to stress, and repair damage. For example, in certain cancers, tumor cells can acquire mitochondria from nearby cells to maintain proliferation. A similar exchange is also associated with the aging process. However, despite significant advances in gene editing and molecular targeting techniques, tools to directly and reliably manipulate the cytoplasmic composition of living cells are still lacking. Over the past few decades, many attempts have been made toward this goal, but challenges have arisen at…
Dive into the key updates and expert critiques of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, focusing on metabolic health, precision nutrition, and clinical interventions for dietitians and researchers.
After a long day of classes, Rudi LeRochy-Aubril set about the familiar task of preparing Cambrian arthropod fossils for study. At first glance, this specimen appeared to be typical for its period. But when the surrounding material was carefully removed, something unusual appeared. It had claws instead of antennae. “No Cambrian arthropod has claws in such a location, and it took me a few minutes to realize the obvious fact that I had just exposed the oldest chelicerae ever discovered,” Lillocy-Aubril said. Oldest known chelachilate salt identified In a study published in natureresearch scientist Rudy Lerosy Aubril and associate professor…
Watching short, fragmented videos rather than a single continuous video reduces memory recall and changes the way the brain searches for information. Recent experiments have shown that fast-paced, episodic media formats disrupt the neural systems that integrate details and maintain cognitive control. These results were published in the academic journal “NPJ Science of Learning.” Media consumption has dramatically shifted towards bite-sized content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This explosion of fast-paced entertainment has sparked intense public debate about its effects on the human psyche. Recently, the term “brain rot” has become widely recognized to describe the mental exhaustion associated…
Novo Nordisk has launched a multi-month subscription plan for Wegovy. It’s the “first and only” program of its kind, and the manufacturer says it can save users up to $1,200 a year. The new program aims to reduce cost uncertainty for patients and allow them to continue using FDA-approved GLP-1 obesity treatments. The company said in a press release that eligible self-pay patients can enroll through select telehealth providers for “lower, more predictable monthly fees.” “By offering predictable monthly pricing, multi-month options, and access through trusted telehealth providers, this program is designed to support a more manageable way for people…
The United States will impose 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, with some exceptions. Takeda Pharmaceutical plans to cut 634 jobs in the United States as part of a $1.26 billion savings plan. Eli Lilly has deepened its relationship with AI drug discovery expert Insilico Medicine, signing a deal worth up to $2.75 billion. moreover. 1. President Trump imposes 100% tariffs on imported medicines, but leaves many exceptions President Donald Trump announced new 100% tariffs on some patented drugs and ingredients after a Section 232 review found their imports pose a national security risk. Companies that have concluded “most-favoured nation” agreements…