Pharma

STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Novartis says coronavirus not disrupting supply chain, for now; FDA releases new gene therapy policies

1 hour ago | STAT

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. You made it this far, so why not continue? Consider the alternatives, after all. Meanwhile, we would like to note...
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QAnon conspiracy theorists are telling people to drink bleach as a cure against the deadly Wuhan coronavirus

2 hours ago | Business Insider

Backers of the QAnon conspiracy are recommending drinking bleach as a cure against the deadly Wuhan coronavirus from China. Members of a fringe medical movement have long...
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A tech company that called itself the 'Facebook for health' admits to working with a pharma company to drive opioid prescriptions

3 hours ago | Business Insider

Practice Fusion, a tech company that once called itself the "Facebook for health," has admitted giving doctors free software that fueled opioid prescriptions, even when they...
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STAT Plus: The FDA wants to know how Instagram influencers sway patient views on medicines

19 hours ago | STAT

In 2015, Kim Kardashian promoted a morning-sickness pill to her millions of followers on social media, boosting sales by 21% over just a few months, a high-profile example of...
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STAT Plus: Prosecutors identified ‘Pharma Co. X' as central to alleged opioid kickback scheme. Was it Purdue?

19 hours ago | STAT

Federal prosecutors this week announced a $145 million settlement with an electronic health records company to resolve criminal and civil allegations that the company took...
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Drug makers face more securities-fraud lawsuits, and so do cannabis companies

21 hours ago | STAT

The number of class-action lawsuits claiming securities fraud committed by life sciences companies climbed to a new high last year, continuing a trend in which drug and device...
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STAT Plus: Biotech earnings preview: Unsettled investors hoping for strong 2020 outlooks

1 day ago | STAT

Biotech earnings season kicks off Thursday with fourth-quarter reports from Alexion Pharma , Amgen , Biogen , and Vertex Pharma. That's a full day - and meaningful because all...
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STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Insulin dominates Democrats' health agenda in Iowa; FDA studies Instagram influencers

1 day ago | STAT

Good morning, everyone. The world is watching China, the new coronavirus, and the outbreak's spread. STAT is covering those developments while continuing to monitor news from...
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Opinion: ‘Small' tactics to counter Big Pharma's influence on medication overload

1 day ago | STAT

Money talks in Washington, D.C., and no sector of the economy speaks more loudly than the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Its flow of cash has fostered an epidemic of...
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The FTC and New York attorney general are suing 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli, claiming he created an illegal monopoly by raising a drug price by over 4,000%

1 day ago | Business Insider

The Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a lawsuit filed Monday that former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli - dubbed the "Pharma Bro...
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Dominic Thiem had Roger Federer problem during Rafael Nadal Australian Open win

Dominic Thiem says he was battling demons in his head like Roger Federer. Read more ...

Flamengo confirm Pablo Mari exit with tribute ahead of Arsenal transfer

Flamengo have seemingly confirmed the Spaniard's exit with a tribute, hailing the defender for helping them win the Brazilian league title and Copa Libertadores Read more ...

I NEVER discussed military aid to Ukraine with Donald Trump claims Rudy Giuliani

Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani tore into former security advisor John Bolton as a 'swamp creature' and a 'back stabber' as senators weigh calling Bolton as a witness. Read more ...

Holly Willoughby Struggles Through This Morning Healthy Eating Segment With...

As even the most casual of daytime viewers will know, the morning after the National Television Awards is always a bit of a difficult one for Phillip Schofield and Holly... Read more ...

Jofra Archer ruled out of England's T20 series against South Africa

Jofra Archer will miss England's T20 series against South Africa Jofra Archer has been ruled out of England's upcoming T20 series against South Africa. A statement from the... Read more ...

What channel is West Ham vs Liverpool on? TV and live stream information

Jurgen Klopp's Reds take on the only team they haven't yet faced in the Premier League this season, having beaten all the others to pull 16 points clear at the top Read more ...

Crisis-hit Northern Rail to be taken back into public ownership

Long-awaited government decision over troubled Northern Rail Read more ...

Tottenham sign Steven Bergwijn from PSV

Tottenham have signed winger Steven Bergwijn from PSV Eindhoven. Read more ...

Boeing climbs after burning less cash than expected last quarter, despite...

Boeing released fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday, reporting the first annual loss in over 20 years. But the company burned through less cash than expected, providing a glimmer... Read more ...

Pablo Mari sends message to Arsenal fans after becoming Mikel Arteta's first...

Pablo Mari became Mikel Arteta's first Arsenal signing Pablo Mari insists he is delighted to join ‘one of the best clubs in the world' in Arsenal and says he intends to... Read more ...