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A new drug offers a rare option for brain cancer treatment — and inspires hopes for more 

September 13, 2024
Pharmalot Columnist, Senior Writer
Rachel Guberman, 55, was in the placebo arm of a trial for Voranigo. She's been taking the medication for a year and a half. There are no signs her disease is progressing.
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STAT+ | A new drug offers a rare option for brain cancer treatment — and inspires hopes for more

FDA-approved last month, the drug from Servier is one of the first major brain tumor breakthroughs in decades, say neuro-oncologists.

By Andrew Joseph


Opinion: Compounded semaglutide is an ill-defined public health crisis

A cardiologist writes that he's seeing vulnerable patients turn to questionable yet convenient compounded semaglutide solutions online.

By Vishal Khetpal


STAT+ | FDA approves Roche's injectable version of blockbuster multiple sclerosis drug

Patients will be able to get a 10-minute injection, instead of an hours-long infusion. Novartis already has its own injectable MS drug, Kesimpta.

By Jonathan Wosen



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STAT+ | Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.

By Ed Silverman


A new threat to Merck's blockbuster cancer treatment, Moderna's cutbacks, and obesity drugs for kids

STAT's podcast The Readout Loud discusses Summit's cancer immunotherapy, the company's co-CEO, Moderna's spending cuts and weight loss drugs for kids.

By Adam Feuerstein, Allison DeAngelis, and Elaine Chen


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