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March 3, 2026
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STAT+ | Trump's drive to get Europe to pay more for drugs creates uncertainty for countries, patients

Trump's drive for most-favored nation drug prices faces a myriad of issues, but one looms above all: How much do drugs cost under confidential arrangements?

By Andrew Joseph


STAT+ | FDA grants 'breakthrough' status to generative AI chatbot for surgical patients

A breakthrough designation for RecovryAI's post-surgery chatbot offers clues to how FDA may regulate generative AI devices.

By Katie Palmer


STAT+ | How can HHS drive clinical AI adoption? The industry wish list is starting to take shape

HHS asked for proposals to drive clinical AI adoption. STAT examines submissions from industry giants Epic, Oracle, Abridge, Aidoc, Tempus, and Doctronic.

By Mario Aguilar



Henrietta Lacks did not know that her tissue would be used to create HeLa cells, a cell line used in countless labs.
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Henrietta Lacks' estate settles with Novartis over the 'stolen cells' that advanced science

Novartis becomes the second medical company to settle after being accused of reaping rewards from a racist medical system.

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