Lured by a bigger payday from insurance, a medical device maker sold fake plastic parts. Thousands were implanted in chronic pain patients.May 30, 2023Check out STAT+Sponsored By Molly Ferguson for STAT STAT+ | Lured by a bigger payday, a medical device maker sold fake plastic parts. Many were implanted in chronic pain patients Stimwave promised to tackle chronic pain with a nerve-stimulating medical device. It was busted for fraud, having sold dummy device parts. By Lizzy Lawrence Sacklers win appeal that shields them from opioid lawsuits, clearing way for bankruptcy settlement The Sackler family insisted a bankruptcy deal would not be possible unless they were released from all future liability related to OxyContin. By Ed Silverman Sen. Elizabeth Warren probes abortion access amid states' patchwork plans Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is launching a fresh round of questioning on states' limits to abortion rights. By Sarah Owermohle Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Opinion: In defense of being 'Cali sober' To many 12-steppers and addiction psychiatrists, the inclusion of cannabis in any talk of "recovery" from addiction is heresy. By Peter Grinspoon STAT+ | European regulatory panel weighing against approval of Amylyx's ALS therapy, company says Amylyx said it had learned that a European Medicines Agency's committee "is trending toward a negative opinion" on the drug, AMX0035. By Andrew Joseph STAT+ | Just how vulnerable is Medicare drug negotiation to legal challenges? A new report suggests there are at least some parts of the law setting up Medicare drug price negotiation that can't be challenged. By John Wilkerson Adobe Opinion: More young people should be getting their cholesterol tested and taking statins Our health care system's approach to cholesterol testing is putting young people at higher risk of preventable heart disease later in life. By Suhas Gondi STAT wants to know your pick for a great summer read or listen STAT is putting together a list of books and podcasts that deal with health and science that would be great to check out this summer. By STAT Staff More around STATCheck out more exclusive coverage with a STAT+ subscriptionRead premium in-depth biotech, pharma, policy, and life science coverage and analysis with all of our STAT+ articles.Enjoying Daily Recap? Tell us about your experienceContinue reading the latest health & science news with the STAT appDownload on the App Store or get it on Google Play STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA©2023, All Rights Reserved.I no longer wish to receive STAT emailsUpdate Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us • View in Browser
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