May 1, 2025
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STAT+ | Lawmakers, health groups call on RFK Jr. to restore public comment on HHS business

Democratic lawmakers in Congress are pushing back on the health secretary’s decision to suspend public comment on much of HHS' business. 

By Isabella Cueto


STAT+ | At Stanford conference, typically guarded biotech leaders share their concerns about Trump policies

At Stanford conference, biotech leaders say Trump policies are disrupting science and FDA staffing, putting U.S. biomedical ecosystem at risk

By Jonathan Wosen


Trump order targeting ‘DEI-based standards’ in medical accreditation sparks concern

The order could open the lucrative accreditation business to entrepreneurs that might launch new services more acceptable to the White House

By Usha Lee McFarling



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Sedative ‘dex’ is replacing ‘tranq’ in illegal drug supply and causing excruciating withdrawal

Medetomidine emerges as a dangerous xylazine replacement in illicit fentanyl, complicating overdose response and posing severe withdrawal risks.

By Lev Facher


Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

The agency's new, lengthy review of transgender health care sharply contradicts guidance from the American Medical Association.

By Associated Press


STAT+ | Eli Lilly shares fall as competitor Novo notches coverage win for obesity drug

Novo reached a coverage deal with CVS Caremark, giving its obesity drug Wegovy a boost as it competes against Lilly's Zepbound

By Elaine Chen


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NIH cancels participation in Safe to Sleep campaign that decreased infant deaths

NIH's withdrawal from the program, which helped slash infant deaths in the 2000s, comes as sleep-related deaths among infants have increased

By Ismael M. Belkoura — Medill News Service


STAT+ | M&A is back, but nothing in biotech is neat or simple

In this week's edition of "Adam's Biotech Scorecard," Adam also explains why he's not worried — yet — about drugmakers reporting FDA delays.

By Adam Feuerstein


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