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Gilead therapy delayed tumor growth in breast cancer, company says

April 22, 2025
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STAT+ | Gilead says its therapy delayed growth of tumors in aggressive form of breast cancer

The therapy, used in combination with Keytruda, could provide a new option for women with newly diagnosed, metastatic, triple-negative breast cancer.

By Adam Feuerstein


U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to uphold ACA preventive care coverage mandate

With two conservative justices appearing skeptical of oral arguments against the mandate on Monday, it seems likely to withstand the challenge.

By Associated Press


STAT+ | NIH bans all future grants to universities with DEI programs or Israel boycotts

The new rules escalate the Trump administration's campaign to force universities to end DEI programs and combat antisemitism

By Anil Oza



Jay Bhattacharya appears before the Senate health committee for his confirmation hearing in March.
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STAT+ | NIH director calls Trump's anti-DEI orders 'misunderstood,' downplays reorganization plans

Director says he "wouldn't have accepted the job" if Trump orders were meant to stop research advancing health of minority populations

By Jonathan Wosen


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