Jul 28, 2026
Systematic review confirms hepatitis B birth dose is safe and effective; separate study finds childhood vaccination linked to significantly lower HBV coinfection in people with HIV.
Jul 20, 2026
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has cut off continuing funding for at least 73 projects, totaling over $102 million in committed funds. HHS says the move serves the federal government's best interest, but researchers warn that mid-stream grant freezes waste already-spent money and threaten the training of future health-care scientists.
Mar 21, 2026
The FDA has issued draft guidance creating a "Plausible Mechanism Framework" to accelerate approval of individualized therapies for ultra-rare diseases where traditional clinical trials are not feasible. The guidance focuses on gene editing and RNA-based treatments targeting specific genetic abnormalities.
Mar 04, 2026
Citius Pharmaceuticals reported $3.9 million in first revenue from LYMPHIR's December 2025 launch for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, while subsidiary Citius Oncology announced positive Phase 1 data showing 86% response rate when LYMPHIR was administered prior to CAR-T therapy in high-risk lymphoma patients.
Feb 27, 2026
The American Medical Association and University of Minnesota's Vaccine Integrity Project are creating an independent vaccine review system after major changes at the CDC raised concerns among public health experts.