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Can cancer drug shortages be fixed? A common infection sparks a conversation about newborn screening

April 5, 2023
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STAT+ | Cancer drug shortages have plagued the U.S. for years. Can they be fixed?

Persistent shortages of cancer drugs arise in part from the highly globalized, yet mostly opaque, pharmaceutical supply chain.

By Jill Neimark


Often overlooked, a common infection during pregnancy kickstarts a conversation about newborn screening

A CMV infection is particularly devastating for a fetus, and can cause issues such as cerebral palsy, seizures, and progressive hearing loss.

By Edward Chen


New study gets beyond BMI in pregnancy to gauge child's risk of obesity

Researchers find narrower measures during pregnancy, like insulin resistance, may better assess the child's risk of obesity.

By Elaine Chen



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STAT+ | 'True disruption': Mark Cuban's company will sell brand-name diabetes medicines from J&J

Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company is selling medicines made by Janssen directly to consumers at a greatly reduced price.

By Ed Silverman


Opinion: How the U.S. health care system is like a Jackson Pollock painting

Sea Mar, a comprehensive health center for Seattle's Latino community, offers a model for organizing the chaos of medical care.

By Chris Dodd


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