US to require patient data for payment of Leqembi, similar Alzheimer's drugs:
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Medicare to expand coverage for a new class of costly Alzheimer’s drugs: The first drug potentially covered by the expanded plan, Leqembi, could be granted full ...
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Medicare to expand coverage for a new class of costly Alzheimer’s drugs: The first drug potentially covered by the expanded plan, Leqembi, could be granted full ...
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Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says: The test cannot tell if the virus is live. FDA still considers milk supply safe.
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Alzheimer's drug adoption in US slowed by doctors' skepticism: Nine months into the U.S. launch of the first drug proven to slow the advance of Alzheimer's ...
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Quick Glance: Alzheimer's Drug Uptake Hindered by Doctors' Skepticism in US
- The first drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer's, Leqembi by Eisai and Biogen, is facing resistance in the US from doctors who believe the treatment is futile.
- The requirements of Leqembi, such as additional diagnostic tests, twice-monthly infusions, and regular brain scans, have led to slow adoption as many doctors express concerns about efficacy, cost, and risks.
- Despite FDA approval and proven benefits in clinical trials, many doctors still have reservations about Leqembi, hindering the widespread use of the drug.
- The companies behind Leqembi are working to improve physician and patient education to increase acceptance of the medication, aiming to treat 100,000 patients by 2026.
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US FDA approves ImmunityBio's bladder cancer therapy: The U.S. health regulator approved on Monday ImmunityBio's combination therapy to treat a type of bladder ...
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Biden administration issues privacy rule protecting abortion: President Joe Biden's administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening privacy ...
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Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the conservative Supreme Court on abortion
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
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- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Eli Lilly to acquire manufacturing facility from Nexus Pharma: Eli Lilly said on Monday that it will acquire a manufacturing facility from Nexus Pharmaceuticals ...
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Nursing homes must meet minimum federal staffing levels under Biden rule: The new rule mandates registered nurses and aides around the clock. An expert called it ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi falls short of blockbuster status in faltering US rollout
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Eli Lilly weight-loss drug found to address sleep apnoea in trial: Study results could encourage US Medicare system and private insurers to cover tirzepatide ...
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Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the federal government's new rules
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Alzheimer's: I know I'm going to have early onset dementia: James Bexon knows he has less than 30 years before developing a rare form of genetic Alzheimer's.
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Bogus Botox poisoning outbreak spreads to 9 states, CDC says: All of the case have been in women, nine of whom were hospitalized.
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Vanda Pharmaceuticals case over sleep-drug patents: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by Vanda Pharmaceuticals ...
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Neumora's early-stage schizophrenia drug study put on hold: Neumora Therapeutics said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had placed a clinical ...
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Medicare ignored expert advice to cut tests for transplant patients: Report: Contractors for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) cut access to ...
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FDA classifies recall of Boston Scientific device as 'most serious': The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday classified a recall of Boston ...
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Eli Lilly to Ask FDA to Approve Weight Loss Drug for Sleep Apnea: Preliminary clinical trial results showed the obesity drug tirzepatide was highly effective at ...
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Trump had 4 years to remake Obamacare. Here’s what he did: Instead of terminating the Affordable Care Act, former President Donald Trump is now promising to make ...
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Trader Joe's recalls basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella outbreak: Trader Joe's recalled organic basil and the FDA is investigating after customers ...
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Why Is There a Tick Vaccine For Dogs and Not Humans?: Certain concerns have hindered development, but several Lyme prevention drugs are currently being tested in ...
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Neurotech startup Neurovalens gets FDA clearance for non-invasive anxiety treatment
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FDA head pushes for mandated lead testing by food manufacturers: The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Robert Califf ...
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After Recall, Philips Must Launch New Safeguards in DOJ Agreement: The settlement comes nearly three years after the company acknowledged that an industrial foam ...
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Paxlovid COVID Treatment Is Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
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Asthma Inhaler Chaos Leaves Us Doctors and the Children We Treat Out of Breath: The go-to asthma inhaler prescribed by pediatricians for decades has been ...
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Jack Hanna reaches advanced stage of Alzheimer's disease, family says: Jack Hanna, the famous zookeeper who led the Columbus Zoo, has reached an advanced stage ...
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Bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, though officials maintain supply is safe
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Minnesota senator charged with burglary says she was retrieving late father's ashes
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