https://benchtobed.com/2026-08-22https://benchtobed.com/share-home.svg https://benchtobed.com/news/traditional-medicine/2026-08-22https://benchtobed.com/share-traditional-medicine.svgThermometer, medications, tablets, medicine, cure, pharmacy.Researchers and regulators are working to integrate traditional medicines into modern clinical care (Source: Nature Medicine) https://benchtobed.com/news/fda-seeks-feedback-ai/2026-08-22https://benchtobed.com/share-fda-seeks-feedback-ai.svgClose-up of medical devices lined in a row, showcasing technology and design.The FDA has issued a discussion paper on regulating generative AI-enabled medical devices, seeking public feedback on risk assessment and evaluation (Source: fda.gov) https://benchtobed.com/news/trump-loyalist-nominated-fda/2026-08-21https://benchtobed.com/share-trump-loyalist-nominated-fda.svgA microscope with a hand wearing a white glove adjusting the focus knob.Heidi Overton has been nominated for FDA Commissioner after acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas declined the permanent position (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/global-health-aid-architecture/2026-08-20https://benchtobed.com/share-global-health-aid-architecture.svgA wall-mounted medical equipment setup, featuring a blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, reflex...The Trump administration's recent allocation of nearly $2 billion to faith-based groups for global health foreign assistance signals a shift in the delivery mechanism for health services, but the... https://benchtobed.com/news/capricor-duchenne-drug-study/2026-08-20https://benchtobed.com/share-capricor-duchenne-drug-study.svgThe words "MEDICAL RESEARCH" in 3D letters, with shadows cast on a white surface.The FDA's recent decision on Capricor’s deramiocel for Duchenne muscular dystrophy underscores the complexities of rare disease clinical trials, where small design choices can have significant... https://benchtobed.com/news/health-systems-adopt-ai/2026-08-20https://benchtobed.com/share-health-systems-adopt-ai.svgA CT scanner with a white sheet covering the patient area, and the machine's control panel and...Health systems are increasingly using AI-powered chatbots to search and summarize patient records, helping clinicians uncover critical information buried in extensive medical histories. These... https://benchtobed.com/news/brain-organoids-mature-like/2026-08-20https://benchtobed.com/share-brain-organoids-mature-like.svgA person in a lab coat and gloves using a microscope to examine a slide.Researchers at Harvard have successfully kept brain organoids alive for over five years, observing a maturation process similar to that of human brains. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/fda-commissioner-nominee-announced/2026-08-20https://benchtobed.com/share-fda-commissioner-nominee-announced.svgA person is shown wearing blue gloves and holding a syringe with a needle attached, in a dark...The White House is expected to nominate Heidi Overton as the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Meanwhile, a late-stage clinical trial has shown promising results for a... https://benchtobed.com/news/cdc-director-prepares-disagree/2026-08-20https://benchtobed.com/share-cdc-director-prepares-disagree.svgA man in a white lab coat with a stethoscope around his neck, standing in front of a plain...New CDC director Erica Schwartz emphasizes the importance of transparency and scientific rigor in her first all-hands address. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/trump-fda-nominee-faces/2026-08-20https://benchtobed.com/share-trump-fda-nominee-faces.svgA laboratory setting with a microscope, test tubes, and a tray.The Trump administration's choice to lead the FDA, Heidi Overton, has been a key figure behind the scenes in shaping the administration's health policies. Her nomination has raised concerns about... https://benchtobed.com/news/stat-launches-initiative-address/2026-08-19https://benchtobed.com/share-stat-launches-initiative-address.svgA person in a lab setting, wearing a green hairnet and a dark green shirt, holding a clear glass...STAT introduces a new initiative focused on trust in science, hiring Nicholas Florko as a dedicated reporter to explore misinformation, its origins, and its impact. The initiative will also... https://benchtobed.com/news/regeneron-pasatru-receives-fda/2026-08-19https://benchtobed.com/share-regeneron-pasatru-receives-fda.svgTwo x-ray images of human knees, with the bones and joints visible.Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' Pasatru has earned FDA approval for treating fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, a rare condition causing abnormal bone growth. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/experts-question-huidagene-disclosures/2026-08-19https://benchtobed.com/share-experts-question-huidagene-disclosures.svgA collection of test tubes, a microscope, and a syringe on a white table.A recent patient death has raised concerns about Huidagene's transparency in clinical trials. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/american-cancer-society-cancels/2026-08-19https://benchtobed.com/share-american-cancer-society-cancels.svgA woman in a lab coat and gloves looking through a microscope at a laboratory bench.The American Cancer Society has canceled its upcoming Wine and Spirits Industry’s Gala, a spokesperson confirmed. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/nonprofit-health-system-earns/2026-08-19https://benchtobed.com/share-nonprofit-health-system-earns.svgThree medical professionals in green scrubs and masks are visible, with one of them wearing...Bon Secours Mercy Health, a nonprofit health system, has earned significant revenue from its minority position in Ensemble Health Partners, a medical billing firm. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/trump-expected-nominate-white/2026-08-19https://benchtobed.com/share-trump-expected-nominate-white.svgA glass-fronted cabinet stocked with a variety of over-the-counter medications and supplements.President Trump is expected to nominate Heidi Overton, a White House adviser, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/physician-group-sues-trump/2026-08-19https://benchtobed.com/share-physician-group-sues-trump.svgA person in a hazmat suit holding a pipette with a clear liquid in it.A nonprofit group is suing the Trump administration over the process of updating the nation's dietary guidelines, alleging that the government improperly rewrote the guidelines with the help of a... https://benchtobed.com/news/pharmalittle-eyepoint-faces-setback/2026-08-18https://benchtobed.com/share-pharmalittle-eyepoint-faces-setback.svgA close-up of a blister pack of pink pills, with a blurry background.Eyepoint's experimental treatment for age-related blindness fails to meet primary goal, while Amylyx's Avexitide shows promise. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/federal-drug-pricing-program/2026-08-18https://benchtobed.com/share-federal-drug-pricing-program.svgA collection of various pills and capsules in different shapes, sizes, and colors.States face a September 30 deadline to decide whether to participate in a federal program offering 'most-favored nation' drug prices for Medicaid. The program aims to reduce costs, but its... https://benchtobed.com/news/massachusetts-hospital-ceos-see/2026-08-18https://benchtobed.com/share-massachusetts-hospital-ceos-see.svgA group of surgeons in blue scrubs and masks are performing surgery on a patient, with various...Compensation for health care CEOs in Massachusetts has increased, despite challenges faced by hospital systems. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/unitedhealth-faces-irs-probe/2026-08-18https://benchtobed.com/share-unitedhealth-faces-irs-probe.svgA person wearing a white lab coat, blue gloves, and a face mask is shown adjusting a computer...The Internal Revenue Service is investigating UnitedHealth Group for allegedly funneling money through a foreign subsidiary to underpay taxes. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/sanofi-lay-off-workers/2026-08-18https://benchtobed.com/share-sanofi-lay-off-workers.svgA red heart-shaped object surrounded by numerous white pills.Sanofi, a major pharmaceutical employer in Massachusetts, will lay off 229 workers as a result of its acquisition of Blueprint Medicines. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/epic-systems-faces-unprecedented/2026-08-18https://benchtobed.com/share-epic-systems-faces-unprecedented.svgThree BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes with red caps, arranged in a row.Epic Systems, the nation's dominant seller of electronic health records software, is facing a series of unprecedented challenges driven by antitrust lawsuits, questions about its artificial... https://benchtobed.com/news/eyepoint-study-results-disappoint/2026-08-18https://benchtobed.com/share-eyepoint-study-results-disappoint.svgA person in a lab coat looking through a microscope at a laboratory setting.Eyepoint's experimental treatment for age-related blindness fails to meet primary goal in Phase 3 clinical trial. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/kennedy-divergent-messages-vaccines/2026-08-17https://benchtobed.com/share-kennedy-divergent-messages-vaccines.svgA syringe with a needle inserted into it, set against a yellow background.Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s contrasting views on vaccination and addiction were on display in Washington and Los Angeles. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/irs-probes-unitedhealth-group/2026-08-17https://benchtobed.com/share-irs-probes-unitedhealth-group.svgA woman in a lab coat and safety goggles looking through a microscope, with a laptop and petri...The Internal Revenue Service is investigating UnitedHealth Group, seeking to increase taxable income from 2017 to 2020, and potentially affecting future years. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/astrazeneca-lung-cancer-trial/2026-08-17https://benchtobed.com/share-astrazeneca-lung-cancer-trial.svgA large number of white, round, and flat pills are arranged in rows, with a solid background.AstraZeneca discontinues a late-stage trial for its experimental drug volrustomig, while prescription drug prices in the U.S. experience a significant decline. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/commure-ends-customer-referral-d0eff4/2026-08-17https://benchtobed.com/share-commure-ends-customer-referral-d0eff4.svgA stethoscope, a face mask, a book, and various pills.Commure, a $7 billion health software company, has terminated its customer referral program that offered payments for promoting its AI tools to new medical clinics. The decision follows a STAT... https://benchtobed.com/news/robert-kennedy-jr-blames-e7a992/2026-08-17https://benchtobed.com/share-robert-kennedy-jr-blames-e7a992.svgA person wearing blue gloves and a white lab coat is shown holding a test tube rack containing...Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently visited California to discuss changes to addiction treatment, placing blame on the prior administration for handling the issue. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/novo-nordisk-ceo-warns-2a5222/2026-08-17https://benchtobed.com/share-novo-nordisk-ceo-warns-2a5222.svgA blister pack of pink pills.Novo Nordisk's CEO believes investors are underestimating the demand for differentiation among obesity drugs, and that new treatment options like pills will prevent the market from becoming a... https://benchtobed.com/news/health-insurance-companies-maha-17675f/2026-08-17https://benchtobed.com/share-health-insurance-companies-maha-17675f.svgA medical professional, dressed in green scrubs, a surgical mask, and a hair covering, sits at a...The use of wearable devices to track health metrics is being promoted by health insurance companies and the Department of Health and Human Services, but experts are raising concerns about the... https://benchtobed.com/news/biomedical-bias-health-systems-2b8145/2026-08-16https://benchtobed.com/share-biomedical-bias-health-systems-2b8145.svgA collection of test tubes is arranged in a blue rack, each labeled with a different medical...Both the U.S. and U.K. health systems prioritize clinical interventions over community-based prevention, despite rising chronic illness and loneliness. A shift toward social infrastructure and... https://benchtobed.com/news/pharmaceutical-industry-sees-key-df2d20/2026-08-16https://benchtobed.com/share-pharmaceutical-industry-sees-key-df2d20.svgA person in a lab coat and hairnet sitting at a table with a microscope, surrounded by various...Several pharmaceutical companies have recently made notable appointments and promotions, with Formation Bio hiring a new chief scientific officer and head of research and development. https://benchtobed.com/news/controversial-drug-testing-lab-6c3e70/2026-08-16https://benchtobed.com/share-controversial-drug-testing-lab-6c3e70.svgA hand adjusting the focus of a microscope, with the microscope's eyepiece and objective lens...Valisure accuses USP of making false and misleading remarks about its testing methods, sparking a lawsuit. (Source: STAT News) https://benchtobed.com/news/fda-clears-bristol-myers-544c68/2026-08-16https://benchtobed.com/share-fda-clears-bristol-myers-544c68.svgA person's arm with a red liquid being injected into it using a syringe.The U.S. FDA has approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s oral drug iberdomide, marketed as Zenbexus, for use with daratumumab and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma... https://benchtobed.com/news/fda-approves-bristol-myers-427335/2026-08-16https://benchtobed.com/share-fda-approves-bristol-myers-427335.svgA collection of red blood cells and white blood cells suspended in a red liquid, likely blood...The U.S. FDA has approved Zenbexus, Bristol Myers Squibb’s oral treatment for advanced multiple myeloma, introducing a new class of blood cancer drugs known as CELMoDs. Meanwhile, a U.S. appeals... https://benchtobed.com/news/pediatricians-counter-federal-vaccine-d41c83/2026-08-16https://benchtobed.com/share-pediatricians-counter-federal-vaccine-d41c83.svgA collection of vials of COVID-19 vaccines, including AstraZeneca and Comirnaty, arranged on a...The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addresses federal leaders' misleading claims about vaccines, reaffirming the safety and importance of childhood immunizations. Pediatricians emphasize... https://benchtobed.com/news/federal-trade-commission-investigates-d477eb/2026-08-16https://benchtobed.com/share-federal-trade-commission-investigates-d477eb.svgA person wearing teal scrubs, a teal surgical mask, and a teal surgical cap, with a stethoscope...The Federal Trade Commission is examining Epic Systems Corp. for potential violations of antitrust law, focusing on the company's business practices and agreements that may be limiting competition... https://benchtobed.com/news/pbms-agree-display-trumprx-a12575/2026-08-16https://benchtobed.com/share-pbms-agree-display-trumprx-a12575.svgA collection of variously shaped and colored pills and capsules in a clear plastic container.Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have agreed to display TrumpRx price comparisons, a move that could increase transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. 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