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July 5, 2023
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STAT+ | Novo Nordisk bought prescribers over 450,000 meals and snacks to promote drugs like Ozempic

Novo Nordisk repeatedly provided food and snacks to over 12,000 medical professionals; more than 200 had more than 50 such meals.

By Nicholas Florko


First pediatric study to test neutralizing antibodies against HIV shows promise

The study marks the first time that broadly neutralizing antibodies have been tested against HIV in a pediatric population.

By Abdullahi Tsanni


Opinion: Sen. Bill Cassidy: Smart, practical ways to lower drug prices

Congress can reduce drug prices without stifling innovation by tackling PBMs, 340B, "parking," the Orphan Drug Act, and more.

By Bill Cassidy



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The 27 best books and podcasts on health and science to check out this summer

Books and podcasts for vacation as recommended by STAT readers and staff. Titles on health and science topics that would be good beach reads.

By Sarah Mupo


Opinion: Listen: Is the medical system ready for Alzheimer's drugs that work?

Eisai's Leqembi, if fully approved by the FDA as expected, will challenge an Alzheimer's care system that is already short on resources.

By Torie Bosch


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