September 3, 2026
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The pediatricians who take in vaccine-skeptical parents others won’t

Abstract concept of trust in science becomes something person-to-person and concrete in the office of a pediatrician accepting of vaccine skeptical patients.

By Eric Boodman


‘Tactical athletes’ get new guidance for cardiovascular fitness

Tactical athletes — astronauts, firefighters, police — face unique cardiovascular risks. Most dangerous time is right before going into action.

By Elizabeth Cooney


Why are drug overdose deaths declining?

Factors include increased access to naloxone, expanded access to medications for opioid use disorder, and greater tolerance for harm reduction efforts.

By Theresa Gaffney



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STAT+ | FDA pilot offers generative AI medical devices a path to patients before they are authorized

TEMPO, FDA's pilot program, offers the regulators a hands-on experience with medical devices that rely on generative AI technology in real world settings.

By Mario Aguilar


STAT+ | Abivax has still not been acquired. What’s going on?

In this week's edition of "Adam's Biotech Scorecard," Adam suggests there could be explanations for the absence of news on Abivax.

By Adam Feuerstein


STAT+ | OpenEvidence launches new family of AI models

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: What FDA's TEMPO pilot means for AI regulation, as well as patients, OpenEvidence launches new AI models, and more.

By Mario Aguilar


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STAT+ | Ultragenyx drug to treat Angelman syndrome, a rare disease, fails late-stage trial

The company said the treatment, called apazunersen, showed no benefit compared to a sham treatment in a large Phase 3 trial. 

By Jason Mast


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