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Canadians with a rare liver disease that can lead to organ failure are one step closer to getting a new treatment covered by public health insurance. After successful national negotiations, the medication could become available through provincial drug plans as early as 2027.
Michelle Lavarre joined 800 advocates in Washington D.C. to fight for increased cancer research funding that's already saved countless lives. Their mission: make sure the progress continues for the nearly 9,500 Hawaii residents expected to face a cancer diagnosis this year.
Getting a doctor's appointment just became as easy as booking a restaurant table. Zocdoc is now powering medical appointment scheduling across major platforms like Yelp, Amazon, and Google, tackling the frustrating 31-day average wait to see a physician.
Brazil just approved a new semaglutide treatment that could help 16.5 million people with diabetes access life-changing medication. The affordable option launches later this year, with the potential to reach millions who currently go undiagnosed or untreated.
After years of patient advocacy, Kerala is investing $1.8 million to build a modern cancer center in Malappuram, sparing thousands from grueling journeys for treatment. The move comes as part of a broader healthcare upgrade that also includes transforming a local hospital into a super-specialty facility.
New research shows that cutting doses of top cancer drugs like Keytruda could save $30 billion worldwide while working just as effectively. The finding could expand treatment access by 50 to 60% for patients who desperately need it.
Only 12% of brain tumor patients in the UK join clinical trials—the lowest rate of all cancers. A new initiative called ACT-BT is changing that by connecting patients with potentially life-saving research opportunities.
Color Health just earned major certification for its virtual cancer clinic, bringing expert care to patients wherever they are. The platform uses AI and remote tumor boards to help more people access top-tier cancer treatment.
Major health insurers just agreed to make getting medical care faster and easier for millions of Americans. The change tackles one of healthcare's biggest frustrations: waiting for insurance approval before getting treatment.
Patients with life-threatening conditions will now get faster access to cutting-edge medical devices thanks to a new federal program that eliminates months of insurance wait times. The government is coordinating device approval with insurance coverage, removing one of healthcare's biggest bottlenecks.
A new cancer center triple the size of its predecessor just opened in West Texas, bringing cutting-edge treatment closer to rural families who once faced higher cancer death rates simply because of where they live. The facility offers everything from clinical trials to wellness programs under one roof.
A new documentary series reveals how pharmaceutical breakthroughs travel from laboratory discovery to millions of patients worldwide. Thousands of workers transform scientific hope into real medicines through cutting-edge technology and human dedication.