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How a now-retracted study got published in the first place; live updates from FDA advisory panel on an Alzheimer's treatment

June 9, 2023
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STAT+ | How a now-retracted study got published in the first place, leading to a $3.8 million NIH grant

The journal's chief editor initially rejected the paper on the reviewers' advice — but then accepted it with some changes to its text.

By Ellie Kincaid — Retraction Watch


STAT+ | Tracking the FDA advisory panel on Eisai and Biogen's treatment for Alzheimer's disease

STAT's Adam Feuerstein and Damian Garde are tracking the meeting about Leqembi, an Alzheimer's treatment developed by Eisai and Biogen.

By Adam Feuerstein and Damian Garde


FDA's letter to medical device maker iRhythm is a warning for the industry

The FDA issued a warning to medical device maker iRhythm for marketing its product for "high risk" patients.

By Lizzy Lawrence



Adobe

Opinion: Why we created a chatbot to help people at risk for eating disorders

Tessa was never intended to replace the NEDA Helpline or to help people who currently are in the throes of an eating disorder.

By Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft and C. Barr Taylor


STAT+ | Updated data show long-term benefits of CRISPR treatment for sickle cell, beta thalassemia

New results showed the one-time therapy helped people live free of pain and transfusions for over a year.

By Andrew Joseph


STAT+ | 'Stung' by Pear's bankruptcy, a state Medicaid program pauses on digital therapeutics

After getting burned by Pear's bankruptcy, Oklahoma Medicaid officials are hesitant on digital therapeutics for health care.

By Mario Aguilar


Ruby Wallau for STAT

STAT+ | Trailing other sickle cell drug makers, Editas still sees opportunity for its CRISPR therapy

Even as other genetic therapies for sickle cell move closer to approval, CRISPR company Editas sees a commercial opportunity for its product.

By Andrew Joseph


Opinion: Your health insurance may not be as good your state requires — and it's perfectly legal

I'm a health researcher, and yet even I was stunned to find out I wasn't eligible for protections I knew had passed in my state.

By Shira Fischer


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