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FDA approves KRESLADI, first CIRM‑backed gene‑editing therapy
The FDA cleared KRESLADI, a gene‑editing treatment from Rocket Pharmaceuticals for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency‑I in children, eliminating the need for a bone‑marrow donor. It is the first product directly funded by California’s Institute for Regenerative Medicine to receive approval.
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By the numbers: Syneron Bio raises $150M Series B
In a Healio Community webinar, pediatric leaders James S. Barry, MD, MBA, Clara Lin, MD, and Ryan McAdams, MD highlighted that AI adoption in pediatrics lags behind adult medicine due to safety, privacy, and cost concerns. Most AI tools are trained on adult data, making them unsuitable for children, and thin reimbursement models leave only about 20% of children’s hospitals equipped to implement AI. Clinicians are urged to participate in development, with Seattle Children’s Hospital already engaging over 150 doctors in pediatric AI trials, and to advocate for legislative changes to improve funding and reimbursement for pediatric AI initiatives.
"Amid soaring prices and dwindling trust in the industry, patients are becoming more open ot alternative ways of getting the care they need. Meanwhile, advances in AI are improving access to medical information and regulators are becoming friendlier to newcomers. At...
In Public Health Action Network we’re about to go through an internal expert review process to choose how to focus our efforts over the next few years. We’ll be deciding, how can we, as a small non-profit, most effectively reduce...
Noah Medical’s MATCH 2 study, published in Respiratory Medicine, evaluated robotic‑assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) with embedded digital tomosynthesis (DT) and augmented fluoroscopy (AF) in 31 patients with peripheral lung nodules. The trial reported a 96.7% overall diagnostic yield and identical 96.7%...
Low-dose rapamycin alleviates clinical symptoms of fatigue and PEM in ME/CFS patients via improvement of autophagy: a pilot study Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, multisystem disorder characterized by profound fatigue… 👉 “Low-dose rapamycin effectively reduced PEM and other key...
Capstan Medical announced that its second‑generation robotic catheter delivery system will debut in 2026, following successful first‑in‑human mitral valve implants in Chile, New Zealand and Brazil. The company has expanded its valve sizing portfolio to include 37 mm and 42 mm implants and...
A new Public Interest Research Group survey reveals that 83% of biomedical equipment technicians experience frequent delays in receiving parts, service keys, and manuals, while 70% say diagnostic‑tool restrictions often postpone patient care. OEMs commonly withhold passwords and overcharge for...
MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care’s on‑call RN Amy Shen has been named a 2025 Frontline Honors Award winner by Hospice News. The award, driven by peer nominations, celebrates frontline workers who deliver exceptional patient experiences and champion their industry. Shen...
Escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, the United States and allies has intensified since Feb. 28, 2026, leading to widespread attacks on hospitals and a severe internet shutdown in Iran. The WHO warns that damage to health facilities and disrupted telecommunications are straining...
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On March 11, Stryker reported a global outage that wiped devices for its 5,500 employees across Ireland, the US, Australia and India. The breach displayed an Iran‑affiliated logo and was claimed by the hacktivist group Handala, though no ransomware was...
OCR director Paula Stannard told HIMSS attendees that the HHS Office for Civil Rights is still reviewing 4,700 public comments on the Biden‑era HIPAA Security Rule proposal, which would impose stricter controls and longer implementation timelines. She warned that the...
Pfizer announced the shutdown of its Ignite unit, a dedicated R&D services platform that partnered with early‑stage biotech companies. Ignite offered fee‑based scientific, regulatory, and strategic support, helping dozens of startups advance drug candidates. The closure aligns with Pfizer’s cost‑discipline...
The CONCUSS randomized trial compared immediate versus delayed office‑based vergence/accommodative therapy with movement (OBVAM) for concussion‑related convergence insufficiency in patients aged 11‑25. After six weeks, 88% of the immediate group achieved success on near point of convergence and positive fusional...
The article examines how the NCAA’s Transfer Portal and the emerging Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) market are reshaping collegiate sports medicine. Since the portal’s 2018 expansion, over 21,800 Division I athletes entered in 2022, with 57% completing transfers, creating...
Sexual assault affects a significant portion of athletes, yet disclosures remain low and clinicians often feel unprepared. A modified Delphi study of 24 experts and athlete survivors identified 90 consensus items for a sexual‑assault emergency action plan (EAP) tailored to...
Researchers analyzed accelerometer data from 259 concussed youths to identify daily movement‑behaviour patterns that minimize post‑concussion symptom burden. Using compositional data analysis, they found that optimal recovery involves more sleep and less sedentary time early on, sustained above‑average moderate‑to‑vigorous activity,...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has added a cybersecurity assessment module to its Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) toolkit, responding to more than 2,200 cyber incidents reported in 2025. The free, online tool guides hospitals, health...
Propanc Biopharma announced that its proenzyme therapy PRP is moving toward a Phase Ib first‑in‑human study for advanced pancreatic cancer. The company highlighted preclinical data showing more than 85 % tumor‑growth inhibition and secured FDA orphan‑drug designation. A validated pharmacokinetic assay developed...
Researchers in the VIVID trial, one of the largest randomized studies on vitamin D and COVID‑19, found that a high‑dose vitamin D3 regimen (3,200 IU/day after a loading dose) did not lower acute disease severity, hospitalizations, or death. However, among participants...
South Korean researchers built a paper-thin robot that squeezes through 3mm gaps and lifts 70x (!) its weight. The flexible robotic "sheet" mimicks myosin, the protein that powers muscle contractions in your body. Inside the sheet are dozens of microscopic air chambers...
Artificial intelligence is already embedded in dental offices, primarily analyzing X‑rays to highlight cavities, bone loss, and other abnormalities within seconds. Predictive analytics are emerging, allowing dentists to flag patients at heightened risk for gum disease or decay before symptoms...
BioWorld’s March 12, 2026 clinic roundup aggregates a suite of data snapshots and special reports spanning biopharma, medical technology, and emerging therapeutic areas. The collection links to analyses on mRNA vaccine research, China’s GLP‑1 market, CAR‑T developments, and the med‑tech outlook for...
Able Innovations, a Canadian medical robotics firm, has partnered with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center to launch its ALTA robotic patient‑handling platform in the United States, marking the first U.S. deployment. The system automates lateral patient transfers, allowing a single...
Scientists at the University of Padova synthesized fluorinated psilocin derivatives, identifying compound 4e as a lead that retains serotonergic activity while markedly reducing hallucinogenic effects in mice. In vitro assays showed 4e is a selective partial agonist at 5‑HT2A and...
Researchers at China’s Shenyang Institute of Automation have created magnetically controlled microrobots from diatom frustules for glioblastoma photodynamic therapy. The robots retain natural chlorophyll, serving as a built‑in photosensitizer, and can be steered via external magnetic fields to tumor sites....
The Stanley Family Foundation has renewed its support for the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute, bringing its cumulative investment to over $1 billion, including a fresh $280 million pledge. The funding fuels large‑scale genetic studies aimed at uncovering...
Dermatologists are grappling with rising drug costs, insurance hurdles, and patient adherence, prompting a shift toward authorized generics that mirror brand formulations at lower prices. Interviews with seven U.S. dermatologists at the AAD meeting reveal that cost dominates prescribing decisions,...
Researchers have identified a streamlined DNA construct that could replace viral carriers in gene‑therapy applications. The study demonstrates that this minimalist DNA format delivers therapeutic genes with efficiency comparable to adeno‑associated viruses while eliciting a weaker immune response. Production of...
“Across the country,” writes Olivia Walton, “mothers are dying at rates that would have shocked our grandmothers.” Walton, the founder and CEO of Ingeborg Investments and Ingeborg Initiatives, lays out a call to action to stop what she rightly calls...
The FDA emphasizes that generic medications are as safe and effective as brand‑name drugs while offering substantial cost savings. Over 90% of prescriptions in the United States are filled with generics, reflecting broad market acceptance. To address consumer questions, the...
Two plasma donors died while donating at Grifols clinics in Winnipeg, prompting a federal investigation by Health Canada. The agency disclosed fatal adverse reactions reported in October 2025 and January 2026 and noted multiple compliance deficiencies at Grifols facilities, including...
Biotech startups are increasingly opting to extend existing financing rounds instead of launching fresh fundraising campaigns. By adding capital to current rounds, companies can secure needed cash while avoiding the dilution and valuation pressure of a full round. This approach...
The FDA launched the Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), a unified dashboard that merges seven previously fragmented safety databases into a single platform. Four databases are already live, with the remaining three slated for integration by May, covering drugs, vaccines,...
The FDA has launched the Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), a unified platform that merges seven previously fragmented safety‑surveillance databases. Four of those databases are live today, with the remaining three slated for integration by May 2026. The agency processes...
Vena Medical secured FDA clearance for its Vena MicroAngioscope System, marketed as the world’s smallest intravascular camera, for peripheral artery imaging. The device provides real‑time color images without X‑ray fluoroscopy by pairing a balloon distal access catheter with a saline...
Too many physicians who aren't psychiatrists think "they know best" when it comes to psychiatric medications. Nothing could be further from the truth. Or more potentially dangerous for the patient who encounters one of these dung holes.
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Google Australia, together with Wesfarmers Health, SISU Health, the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and Latrobe Health Services, is launching a $1 million AI‑driven program to tackle heart disease in remote communities. The initiative uses Google for Health’s Population Health AI,...
I love the longevity proponents on X But we WON'T get true longevity therapeutics if we don't reform the FDA or find a way around them. The FDA is still a quagmire of regulatory rot that has to be reformed to get...
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Advita Ortho, a newly formed orthopedics company that acquired Exactech's assets, received an FDA warning letter in December concerning its Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder System. The letter highlighted undefined product specifications, inadequate supplier audits, incomplete production documentation, and persistent temperature and...
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Lilly warns GLP-1 knockoffs may be ‘dangerous,’ escalating war with compounders https://t.co/XOKLqIzAES @ByJonGardner $LLY $NVO #obesity
The FDA has compiled reviews of pediatric studies conducted under the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA) and the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) from 2012 to present. A total of 88 products were studied under BPCA, 544 under PREA,...
What is the significance of microbes in tumors, a field mired in controversy? https://t.co/D5sHkLLsrT https://t.co/ntGLlke4iC
A deadline is looming for the Trump administration. If it wants to be able to have an acting director at #CDC it must nominate a director candidate by March 25. Complicated situation laid out in this piece written before Jay...
Lawmakers introduced the bipartisan Warrior Infertility Act to designate infertility as a presumptive condition under the 2022 PACT Act. The bill would fast‑track VA coverage for in‑vitro fertilization and other reproductive treatments without requiring veterans to prove a direct service...
The World Health Organization issued a formal warning on 13 February 2026 about a proposed randomized trial in Guinea‑Bissau that would withhold the hepatitis B birth‑dose vaccine from roughly half of 14,000 newborns. The study seeks to measure non‑specific effects...
U.S. Army National Guard medics from NATO’s KFOR conducted lifesaving medical training at a clinic in Obiliq, Kosovo, as part of the routine hand‑over from KFOR 35 to KFOR 36. The program delivered basic Combat Lifesaver, CPR, advanced cardiac life...
