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Moderna Criticizes FDA for Hindering US Medicine Leadership
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel accused the FDA of unpredictability, threatening US leadership in innovative medicines amid disputes over vaccine approvals. This escalates tensions between the vaccine maker and regulator.
Vaccine Makers Cut Research and Jobs Post RFK Jr. Appointment
Companies like Moderna are curtailing vaccine studies and laying off workers following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s selection as health secretary, raising fears of havoc in vaccine development. Impacts seen in Massachusetts, Texas, and San Diego.
WHO Slams CDC-Funded Hepatitis B Vaccine Study as Unethical
The WHO criticized a CDC-funded single-blinded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau, announced in the Federal Register, as unethical. CIDRAP first reported the study in December.
Lab-Grown Human Spinal Cord Heals After Injury in Breakthrough
Northwestern researchers used molecular therapy with 'dancing molecules' in a human spinal cord organoid, showing repair similar to animal models. The therapy forms nanofibers mimicking extracellular matrix, with plans for chronic injury models.
Conflict Zones See 6 in 10 Global Maternal Deaths Despite Few Births
In 2023, 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict settings, with MMR at 504 in conflict areas vs 99 elsewhere. WHO urges resilient health systems and better data collection.
$6.4M NIH Grants Fund Troponin Research for Precision Heart Failure Treatment
WashU Medicine received grants to study troponin mutations causing genetic heart failure, aiming for targeted therapies via model systems and small molecules. Focus includes variants of unknown significance.
WHO Issues Global Mpox Rapid Risk Assessment Version 6
The latest WHO assessment evaluates mpox's public health impact, geographical spread risk, and control capacities to aid national preparedness and transparency under IHR provisions.
Philadelphia Airport Warns of Measles Exposure Risk
A measles-infected traveler passed through Terminal E at Philadelphia International Airport on Feb. 12 from 1:35-4:30 p.m. Officials urge vaccination checks and symptom monitoring.
LA County to Close 7 Public Health Clinics Over Funding Cuts
Los Angeles County Public Health plans to shutter seven clinics due to significant funding reductions, impacting local services.
Orca-T Allogeneic CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise in High-Risk B-ALL
Orca-T elicited MRD-negative responses with low GVHD and neurotoxicity rates in adults with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, signaling a paradigm shift.
FDA Updates Axi-Cel Label, Removes PCNSL Limitation
The FDA revised axicabtagene ciloleucel labeling to eliminate restrictions for relapsed/refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma patients.
Telemedicine Market to Reach $180B by 2031 Amid Digital Health Boom
Valued at $85.5B in 2025, the market grows at 13.21% CAGR, driven by North American policies, smartphone adoption, and virtual care expansion.