Regulus Therapeutics drug farabursen is a potential first-in-class treatment for a rare kidney disease whose only FDA-approved therapy introduces severe toxicity risks. Farabursen is joining a Novartis drug lineup spanning several therapies for rare renal disorders. The post Novartis Gets Phase 3-Ready Rare Kidney Disease Drug via $800M Regulus Acquisition appeared first on MedCity News.
Relationships between health systems, non profits, universities and public agencies are not new. The difference here is a nuance, the structure of the relationships are what stands out in these collaborations. The post Five Collaboration Trends That Shaped Healthcare AI in 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.
The FDA approved Astellas’s Vyloy as a treatment for advanced cases of gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma positive for a protein called claudin 18.2. It’s the first FDA-approved therapy for this target. The post Astellas Pharma Lands a First-in-Class Drug Approval in Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Discover Houston’s best orthopedic surgery centers and what features — from personalized treatment plans to rehabilitation services — make these top providers stand out in their industry. The post The Top-Rated Orthopedic Surgery Centers in the Houston Area and Beyond appeared first on MedCity News.
Matt Chance and Will Robinson discuss some of the ways LEAD builds on their experience in the high-needs track of the ACO REACH model, which ends in 2026
KFF Health News and The Trace are teaming up to take a deep look at how insurance status affects treatment for gunshot wounds. We’re looking for survivors, their friends and family, or family members of people who suffered complications or died from gunshot wounds after leaving the hospital. We want to hear about medical treatment,…
On July 4, President Trump signed the budget reconciliation bill, previously known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law. This summary provides background, description, budgetary impact and related information on the health care provisions of the law in four categories: Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
CDC report finds that cases of newborn syphilis increased by nearly 2 percent compared to 2023
In St. Louis, a team of students aboard a well-equipped van visits senior centers, a nursing home, a church, and other sites, learning to conduct comprehensive, hourlong geriatric assessments. The team — future doctors, social workers, psychologists, and therapists — looks for such common problems as frailty, muscle weakness, and cognitive decline. The patients they…
Experts say the bipartisan Break Up Big Medicine Act — aimed at breaking up vertically integrated healthcare companies — faces slim chances of passing despite recent PBM reforms. The post It Took Years for Congress to Enact PBM Transparency, Delinking. What About Vertical Integration? appeared first on MedCity News.