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Why Trump’s mifepristone comments were a gift to the Harris campaign

August 9, 2024
Sally Jackson, right, holds her daughter, Susannah Rosen, during a physical therapy session. Susannah, who has an ultra-rare disease that affects her ability to walk and talk, is showing signs of improvement after receiving a bespoke genetic therapy in 2022.
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STAT+ | A bespoke genetic therapy is helping Susannah. Can similar drugs be made at scale for other rare diseases?

N-Lorem is showing it's scientifically feasible to develop personalized treatments for rare diseases, but access remains a challenge.

By Jonathan Wosen


STAT+ | Medicare paid substantially more for J&J's Stelara when it was covered under Part D than under Part B

Thanks to recent coverage changes, Stelara may cost beneficiaries even more because they will face higher out-of-pocket costs at pharmacies.

By Ed Silverman


Neffy, the new nasal spray for severe allergic reactions, is approved for use in people 66 pounds and above.
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FDA approves EpiPen alternative, a nasal spray for anaphylaxis

The nasal epinephrine spray, called neffy, is approved to treat severe allergic reactions in people 66 pounds or more.

By Isabella Cueto


Opinion: Small changes in food 'choice environments' in stores can make a healthy difference

Tweaking the "choice architecture" in grocery and other stores can help shoppers focus on buying healthier foods.

By Anne N. Thorndike


STAT+ | Judge rules against Chamber of Commerce in Medicare drug negotiation lawsuit

Pharma company lawsuits argue the Inflation Reduction Act, which created a drug price negotiation program in Medicare, is unconstitutional.

By Rachel Cohrs Zhang


Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign was quick to post clips of Trump's latest mifepristone comment to social media platforms.
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Why Trump's mifepristone comments were a gift to the Harris campaign

Trump tried to downplay abortion issue at Mar-a-Lago press conference, but Democrats pounced on his hard-to-interpret response on mifepristone access.

By Sarah Owermohle


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