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STAT+: After a cancer vaccine’s first success, the race is on to expand the impact
After 100 years, there's finally an effective cancer vaccine. Now comes the push to get them to work in more tumor types.
STAT+: The ESMO presentation everyone’s been waiting for
Moderna and Merck's 'presidential' presentation, and other news from Day 2 of the European Society for Medical Oncology meeting in Madrid.
Opinion: STAT readers on Elizabeth Holmes, cancer screening, and more
“Even if Theranos had a functioning testing machine, the economic model on which is was based would result in failure,” writes a STAT reader.
Opinion: Christina Applegate puts a face on one of the most consequential challenges in neurology
“The goal is not simply to diagnose MS faster. It is to get the diagnosis right,” writes Bruce Bebo.
STAT+: Highly anticipated Moderna-Merck melanoma cancer vaccine data arrived early
In data released at ESMO, the Moderna-Merck personalized mRNA cancer vaccine reduced recurrence-free survival and the time until distant metastasis occurred.
STAT+: Diabetes association says ‘threat’ preceded members’ ejections, but admits policies were unclear
The American Diabetes Association has issued two explanations, two reviews and an apology over its June convention. A Friday report adds new twists.
STAT+: Patient dies in Bristol Myers Squibb autoimmune CAR-T trial
Where should the safety bar be for studies investigating CAR-T therapies for autoimmune conditions?
STAT+: Most cancer drugs approved by European regulators lack a high clinical benefit, analysis finds
Most new cancer medicines approved by European regulators over a recent four-year period do not offer high clinical benefit, a new analysis finds.
STAT+: Novartis multiple sclerosis treatment cuts rates of relapse in pivotal trials
An MS treatment from Novartis cut by a third the rates of relapses compared to a standard treatment.
Opinion: It took me 13 years to be diagnosed with MS. Christina Applegate’s misdiagnosis doesn’t surprise me
“I felt Christina Applegate’s disappointment as if it were my own — because not long ago, it was,” writes Lindsay Karp.
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Remembering STAT’s Helen Branswell
This week on the “The Readout LOUD” podcast, we remember our beloved colleague Helen Branswell, who died last week. We speak with colleagues, family, and public health leaders about her…
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