Trump administration backs off 100% pharma tariffs threatened to start Oct. 1 www.statnews.com/2025/10/01/t... via @statnews.com It's TACO time, yet again...

As shutdown begins, FDA to stop accepting new drug submissions The funding lapse triggered by the U.S. government shutdown is the latest test for an agency that’s already dealt with significant layoffs and leadership upheaval this year.

Last week’s poll results 53% of PharmaVoice readers who think drug ads on TV should be banned.

Currently, Telehealth video calls count as a face-to-face visit for authorization of Home Health.

Michele Dupree is back as VIP Concierge at ALS TDI’s Leadership Weekend, supporting attendees with ALS every step of the way and hosting the Pat Quinn VIP Lounge. 💜 More: als.net/news/vip-con...

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Three origins of dental anxiety onset identified in study medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09... via @medical_xpress The researchers found that a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)-based dental anxiety intervention reduced the use of avoidant coping strategies, which may in turn reduce patient fears.

apnews.com/article/trum...  Trump's 'tough it out' advice to expectant moms is the latest example of men opining on women's pain “His use of ‘tough it out’ really was infuriating because it dismissed women’s pain and the real danger that exists with fever and miscarriage during pregnancy,”

Eli Lilly said it will spend $6.5 billion to build a manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, to boost production of the company's pipeline of small molecule drugs, including its closely watched experimental obesity pill.

Trump links autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy, despite decades of evidence it’s safe Q: Is getting medical advice from a Real Estate guy on your bingo card?

With eight days of government funding remaining, Congress is on recess and at an impasse on how to avoid a shutdown. While the Senate returns before the Sept. 30 deadline, the House doesn’t.

The Future of Telehealth: Anxiously Awaiting Legislative Action www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/th... to date, no long-term legislation has offered a solution to make a broad range of telehealth services a permanent benefit under Medicare.

Quadruplet Promising in Older Patients With Transplant-Ineligible Multiple Myeloma www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover... Meanwhile, ALS Land plods along with a single compound.

Former NFL player and broadcaster Tim Green lost his voice to ALS, but an AI platform and a podcast gave it right back. A truly inspiring story to kick off your Sunday. links.e1.nytimes.com/a/click?_t=1...

Farmers across the country are issuing increasingly urgent warnings that they’ll face grim consequences if they don’t get help selling this year’s bumper crop that many have begun harvesting. help=bailout same as the first term

Neuromuscular disease care is entering a new era of hope & innovation medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09... via @medical_xpress These diseases can look very different, but they share a common challenge: they make it harder for the body to move, speak, swallow and, in severe cases, breathe.

CDC Scientists Keep Names Off Papers for Fear of Being Targeted www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi... scientists are removing their names from papers and presentations, given the current environment.

Report reveals Georgia Medicaid program has spent more on admin than care This is when fighting fraud becomes fraudulent. apnews.com/article/geor...  Federal watchdog report on Georgia's Medicaid program raises concerns about administrative costs

Blank check please, or else! Susan Monarez told senators today that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told her the vaccine schedule for children would be changing in September — demanding that she approve the changes before even knowing what they were.

Is U.S. dental insurance a scam? “It’s hard not to say yes,” Dr. Kelley said. “I don’t think it’s looking out for the patient’s best interest.” Dr. Brian said that he wouldn’t go that far but that “I do think it’s an outdated structure.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/w...

A key CDC panel meets this week to discuss vaccines. Here’s what to know. A two-day meeting could prove an inflection point in HHS Secretary Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul U.S. vaccine policy, as hand-picked advisers are set to vote on guidelines for measles, hepatitis B and COVID shots.

How can insights from interactions between the brain & peripheral organ systems help shape the future of diagnosis, clinical trials, and treatment for brain disorders? Join a virtual public workshop on October 22-23 to find out. Register here: nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?...

Toxic Fumes Are Leaking Into Airplanes, Sickening Crews &Passengers wsj.com/business/air... via @WSJ aircraft manufacturers and their airline customers have played down health risks, successfully lobbied against safety measures, & made cost-saving changes increasing the risks to crew& passengers.

Disruption in microtubule dynamics is linked to various neurodegenerative diseases and developmental disorders, highlighting how vital they are for healthy brain function.

Texas A&M made a big jump into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, and the Irish became the first team since 1988 to stay in the Top 25 with an 0-2 record.

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U.S. Now Trails Peer Countries for Reducing Deaths From Chronic Diseases www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth... "Epidemiologically, the poor performance of the USA from 2010 to 2019 can be summarized as a rise in the probability of dying from neuropsychiatric conditions...

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Why This Economy Feels Weird and Scary open.substack.com/pub/mattstol... " The future is uncertain, and the end is always near."

Lawmakers redrew Texas’ congressional districts. See how yours changed. www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2... via @texastribune.org

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As insurers struggle with GLP-1 drug costs, some seek to wean patients off Lots of research suggests such medications must be used indefinitely to maintain weight loss and related health benefits.

Single hair strand could provide biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09... via @medical_xpress "This is the first-ever study to use hair strands to identify elemental dysregulation in ALS,"

Trump admin agrees to restore public health webpages www.axios.com/2025/09/02/t... Yes, but: It's unclear if agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will have the resources to update the data.

AI Exclusions Are Creeping Into Insurance — But Cyber Policies Aren’t The Issue (Yet) The very AI tools making your firm more efficient may also be the reason your insurance claim gets denied. abovethelaw.com/2025/09/ai-e...

Last week’s poll results 50% PharmaVoice readers who said that more drugs should be approved using the accelerated approval process, evenly split with those who said there should not be more.

Elder abuse is surging: Congress must protect long-term care residents thehill.com/opinion/heal... Long-term care residents deserve, and are legally entitled, to receive stable, high-quality care that upholds their dignity and respects them as individuals.

Prior to his death, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was allegedly prescribed opioids and ketamine by a "luxury" recovery doctor. (Washington Post)

Can paralysis be reversed? At #EMBC2025, EMBS TV spoke with Prof. Gregoire Courtine of NeuroRestore about spinal cord implants helping patients walk again after years of paralysis. 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/H0EINsb27wc?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social#EMBC2025 #IEEE #EMBS #Neuroengineering

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Medicare Advantage plans pay physicians less than original Medicare www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/medicar... An estimated 54% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in a MA plan.

Amylyx drug comes up short; Sanofi names new CMO www.biopharmadive.com/news/amylyx-... via @BioPharmaDive the company said it expect its cash runway to extend through the end of next year.

A 5-year-old has a severe rare disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C. A cure exists but would cost $6 million to develop. (USA Today) www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

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