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STAT+: What counts as a breakthrough? 8 insights on the FDA's approach to medical devices

By Katie Palmer and Mario Aguilar

Molly Ferguson for STAT

The FDA has been largely secretive about how it determines which medical devices should receive breakthrough designation.

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Opinion: Listen: Covid turned the nation's eyes to nursing homes. Have we already looked away?

By Patrick Skerrett

This week's "First Opinion Podcast" explores the "ineffective" and "inequitable" ways that many nursing homes care for their residents.

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STAT+: Pfizer faces criticism for arguing that intellectual property for its Covid-19 pill is a human right

By Ed Silverman

Pfizer

Pfizer is arguing that its IP is a human right that would be violated if the Dominican Republican issues a compulsory license for Paxlovid.

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Opinion: Not going all in on the 988 hotline will ensure its failure

By Benjamin F. Miller

Adobe

Lack of support and funding jeopardizes the rollout of 988, the new nationwide mental health and suicide prevention crisis hotline.

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Virtual Event: A Conversation with the STAT Madness Crowd Favorite

By Gideon Gil

Hear from a researcher from the 2022 STAT Madness winning team discuss their work, its potential impact, and what's next in their field.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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