Boehringer Ingelheim receives rights to oral small molecules from Sitryx with potential applications in multiple autoimmune disorders. Depending on the progress of Boehringer’s research, Sitryx could receive more than $500 million. The post Boehringer Boosts Pipeline, Adding Oral Small Molecules With Broad Immunology & Inflammation Potential appeared first on MedCity News.
As manufacturers play an active role in the patients’ healthcare journey, the boundaries between manufacturers and healthcare providers/payers are becoming increasingly blurry. The post It Is Time For The Life Sciences Industry To Rethink Its Relationship with HIPAA appeared first on MedCity News.
SIKESTON, Mo. — I wasn’t sure if visiting a cotton field was a good idea. Almost everyone in my family was antsy when we pulled up to the sea of white. The cotton was beautiful but soggy. An autumn rain had drenched the dirt before we arrived, our shoes sinking into the ground with each…
Lawmakers and health experts convened on Capitol Hill this week to discuss the use of AI in healthcare. They highlighted the technology’s potential to reduce administrative burdens and boost care access in rural areas — while also warning about oversight gaps and the risks of AI-driven prior authorization. The post What Did Lawmakers Discuss at…
This brief presents findings from KFF’s 2026 Women’s Health Survey and offers an early look at how the information that women encounter online through social media translates into real-world decision about their contraceptive care. It also looks at exposure to false or misleading claims women encounter about contraception.
The Pennsylvania-based company plans to open about a dozen sites annually for the foreseeable future to meet demand for environments away from hospital campus. The format also helps accommodate payer pressure.
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After a failed round of in vitro fertilization this year, Anne Hug’s fertility doctor said she had a single polyp in her uterus that should be removed to improve the chance of pregnancy. Hug, a professor of radiology, learned that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says the procedure can be done in a…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist President Donald Trump nominated to lead the nation’s top health agency, did little to win over his critics at two Senate confirmation hearings this week. Democrats argued he’s not qualified for the job. And by botching answers to basic questions about health policy, Kennedy supplied some evidence. It’s…
Fighting cancer is hard enough. Everyone deserves to heal in a clean, peaceful space. How one Crothall team is bringing comfort and control to patients in treatment When you’re in the middle of treatment for gynecologic cancer, even simple things like cleaning your home or apartment can feel impossible. “Because I was mentally foggy from…