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Officials, physicians express outrage over revelations of recent coercive sterilizations

June 6, 2024
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Federal officials and physician groups express outrage over revelations of recent coercive sterilizations

STAT's investigation, they said, showed need for improvements in access to care, reproductive counseling, education, and sterilization policy.

By Eric Boodman


'Concern is real' about long Covid's impact on Americans and disability claims, report says

The National Academy of Sciences finds that long Covid is affecting adults and children, in ways not captured by the Social Security Administration.

By Isabella Cueto


STAT+ | Psychedelics companies see FDA panel's vote as a growth opportunity, not a roadblock

"MDMA is approvable, but we can have much more accessible and easier-to-work-with molecules and treatments," one CEO said.

By Meghana Keshavan



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STAT+ | At BIO, signs Congress' tough stance on China is chilling biotech relationships

At the BIO conference, executives said looming legislation to restrict U.S. biotechs from working with certain Chinese firms was clearly being felt.

By Jonathan Wosen and Meghana Keshavan


STAT+ | FDA reviewers ask if approval of Lilly's Alzheimer's drug should be restricted to a smaller group

The questions asked by reviewers, included in briefing documents posted Thursday, reveal why the agency decided to hold an advisory panel for the medicine.

By Matthew Herper and Elaine Chen


STAT+ | Cigna wins case to block former executive from jumping to CVS

Cigna sued to prevent the former head of Express Scripts from joining CVS, saying it would violate her noncompete agreement.

By Bob Herman


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Opinion: A new initiative will help governors and local leaders fight the next pandemic

The new American Democracy and Health Security Initiative focuses on what worked to fight Covid-19 pandemic at state and local levels.

By Asa Hutchinson and Deval Patrick


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