Palmetto seeks to block coverage of electroporation for cancer

Palmetto GBA, the Medicare administrative contractor for most of the southeastern U.S., has opened a coverage analysis for the use of irreversible electroporation for a variety of cancers, but Palmetto has made it clear that it is unwilling to...

Pfizer’s drug price cuts yield three-year Trump tariff reprieve

The US president has repeatedly pressured companies to bring their US prices in line with what foreign countries pay [NEW YORK] Pfizer secured a reprieve from US President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry on...

How AI and Tech is influencing the medical industry with Dr. Runge

In this segment of Studio10, Krystin Rae speaks with Dr. Runge, author of “The Great Healthcare Disruption.” He is the former CEO of Michigan Medicine and Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, and a practicing cardiologist. Together,...

The 6 Best Probiotic Drinks, Reviewed By A Dietitian

If you’re looking to support your gut health, you’ve likely explored probiotic supplements—I definitely have. But what if I told you probiotic drinks can provide similar benefits, ranging from gut to immune to vaginal health? Probiotic drinks are...

'What I Thought Was A Bad Ear Infection Turned Out To Be A Rare Type Of Head And Neck Cancer'

I’ve always been a healthy person, and I’m almost never sick. So when I started to get sharp pain in my ear in November 2023 and it seemed to be clogged with fluid, it was unusual. My first thought was that it was swimmer’s ear, because I had just...

IARC marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025

1 October 2025 The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October by highlighting some of its most recent research findings related to this disease, which is the most common and most...

Pharma industry gears up to transfer tax relief as revised GST rates kicks in today

New Delhi: As the new two-tier Goods and Service Tax (GST) structure comes into effect, prices of medicines across the country are set to drop with drug manufacturers and retail distributors lined up to channel the tax relief to end consumers....

Patient Square Capital acquires Premier medical company for $2.6 billion

PureTech Reports New Data Showing Promise for Deupirfenidone for IPF

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and fatal lung disease marked by irreversible scarring that steadily impairs breathing, with median survival after diagnosis of between two and five years. The current FDA-approved therapies,...

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans Becoming More Popular, KFF Report Says

Enrollment in Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) is on the rise, according to a recent KFF report. SNPs were made a permanent part of the Medicare Advantage program in 2018, and since then, SNP enrollment rates have risen 13%. They now...

The Role of LDL-Lowering Therapies and Defining Statin Intolerance

LDL-Lowering Therapies and Statin Intolerance Clinical Presentation and Patient Populations This segment addresses the fundamental distinction between primary and secondary prevention in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease management. Secondary...

Overview of Crohn’s Disease and Current Gaps in Access

Crohn’s Disease Treatment Overview and Access Issues Clinical Management Philosophy This educational program discusses critical treatment considerations for Crohn’s disease management, focusing on the GALAXI-2 and GALAXI-3 trials that supported...

Treatment Landscape of Crohn’s Disease and Mechanisms of Action

Treatment Landscape and Mechanisms of Action Current Therapeutic Arsenal for Crohn’s Disease The treatment landscape for Crohn’s disease has significantly expanded, and multiple distinct mechanisms of action are now available. Anti-TNF agents,...

Baked beans or bedside care? Corporate currents in primary care

That reform came and went as everyone discovered that the ‘market’ in health was not on a par with selling groceries The current narrative in primary care regarding ownership goes something like this. Younger GPs don’t want to buy into a practice;...

Understanding the Clinical Needs and Real-World Data in BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC

Pfizer Announces Agreement with Trump Administration to Lower Prices, Join TrumpRx, and Avoid Tariffs

Update: Pfizer leadership officially announced an agreement with the Trump administration to reduce drug prices as per the directives detailed in the President’s MFN executive order.2 In a statement on its website, Pfizer stated that the agreement...

What is Xerox? A Complete Guide to Its Meaning, History, and Modern Relevance

When people ask “what is Xerox?” the answer isn’t as simple as describing a copy machine. Xerox is a globally recognized brand that pioneered the world of printing, document management, and office productivity. Over time, the brand name “Xerox”...

HDA 2025 Traceability Seminar: Pharma Industry Shows Strong Readiness for DSCSA Enforcement

In a video interview with Pharma Commerce, Ullrich Mayeski, community engagement director of health with GS1 US, discussed how last month’s HDA Traceability Seminar received positive feedback from attendees, who emphasized both the quality of its...

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OSA is a highly prevalent but frequently underdiagnosed condition that significantly impacts patients' quality of life and long-term health outcomes. Despite affecting nearly 1 billion adults between the ages of 30 and 69 globally, many...

Pfizer Reaches Landmark Deal with Trump Administration to Lower Medicaid Drug Costs

By Emmanuel Ogbonna Pfizer has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for Medicaid patients, a move President Donald Trump hailed Tuesday as a breakthrough in his push to make medications more...