April 16, 2025

Is Primary Care Becoming Pay-to-Play?

“It’s a way to practice self-preservation in this field that is punishing patients and doctors alike” — one internist explains why some rural physicians are opting for concierge care despite the access trade-offs.

KFF Health News

April 16, 2025

CONSORT 2025: Setting New Standards for Clinical Trial Reporting

"Readers should not have to infer what was probably done; they should be told explicitly." This principle drives the comprehensive CONSORT 2025 update, with its 7 new checklist items aimed at improving clinical trial transparency.

Conexiant

April 14, 2025

FDA Clears Tablet for Cholestatic Pruritus

The FDA has approved a tablet formulation of maralixibat (LIVMARLI) for treating cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis.

Conexiant

April 14, 2025

Pfizer Halts Danuglipron Obesity Pill Trials

Pfizer discontinues development of potential weight-loss drug due to liver injury in trial participant, impacting stock prices and future strategies.

Reuters

April 10, 2025

FDA to Pilot Animal-Free Models

"This initiative marks a paradigm shift in drug evaluation and holds promise to accelerate cures and meaningful treatments for Americans while reducing animal use."

Reuters

April 04, 2025

First IgG4-RD Treatment Approved

A humanized monoclonal antibody that targets CD19+ B cells is first FDA-approved treatment for immunoglobulin G4–related disease, reducing flare risk and glucocorticoid use in clinical trials.

Conexiant

March 31, 2025

Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.

Conexiant

March 28, 2025

New Dosing Option for Hemophilia A and B

The FDA approved Qfitlia (fitusiran) for hemophilia A or B prophylaxis in patients aged 12 and older, offering reduced bleeding rates with bi-monthly dosing.

Conexiant

March 26, 2025

Anesthesiologist Facing Attempted Murder Charges

An anesthesiologist has been apprehended in Hawaii after allegedly assaulting his spouse at a popular hiking location, resulting in the closure of the Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside.

Conexiant