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Ketamine clinics' boom and bust; the ongoing toll of premature Black deaths

May 16, 2023
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STAT+ | Ketamine clinics' bust serves as warning of business challenge facing psychedelic therapy

The collapse of these ketamine chains are a warning of challenges that threaten to puncture the psychedelics bubble.

By Isabella Cueto and Olivia Goldhill


STAT+ | FTC files lawsuit to block Amgen's purchase of Horizon Therapeutics

The acquisition, announced in December, was seen as another move by a large pharma company to build out its rare disease pipeline.

By Andrew Joseph


AstraZeneca is third member to leave PhRMA in five months

AstraZeneca has decided to leave the brand drug lobbying powerhouse PhRMA halfway through the year, the organization said.

By Rachel Cohrs



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'We're failing to make progress': Studies show ongoing toll of premature Black deaths

The authors said they undertook the new analysis hoping to add urgency to efforts to end the crisis of premature Black deaths.

By Usha Lee McFarling


Pfizer RSV vaccine seen as effective against severe disease, FDA documents say

The finding, in an FDA analysis, was released in advance of a Thursday meeting of a committee of outside advisers.

By Helen Branswell


STAT+ | AI leaders issue a plea to Congress: Regulate us, and quickly

A Senate subcommittee called for aggressive regulation of generative AI tools — and the makers and users of the technologies agreed.

By Casey Ross


Adobe

Opinion: A breakthrough drug will require big changes for eye care doctors

The ultimate success of Syfovre, as well as the preservation of patients' vision, will depend on an effective referral loop.

By Antonio Capone Jr.


STAT+ | Biden drug czar to summon naloxone makers to White House to discuss pricing

Narcan, the naloxone product that received over-the-counter approval to reverse opioid overdose, remains cost-prohibitive for many consumers.

By Lev Facher


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