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“We are surprised and disappointed by this FDA decision for EBV+ PTLD patients who have a significant unmet need, highlighted by tabelecleucel’s orphan drug designation and by the granting of breakthrough status.” — Dr. Cokey Nguyen, Atara CEO

“Although historically grouped together, viral-associated PCNSL subtypes are biologically distinct diseases. Each escapes immune control through a different mechanism, creating fundamentally different tumor microenvironments.” – Melinda Burgess, Researcher from the Department of Haematology at Princess Alexandra Hospital

“We saw the same inclusion bodies targeted in every tissue sample spanning five decades and two continents, which shows that we are dealing with one predominant virus causing Kawasaki disease.” – Anne Rowley, MD

“We’re likely to see more outbreaks…it’s the most contagious infectious disease out there.” – Josh Michaud, KFF

Pharmacists’ ability to provide off-label vaccines may be severely constrained… IDSA calls on insurers to continue covering COVID vaccines consistent with multiple medical society recommendations.

Between 2019 and 2023, NDM-CRE infections, including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections, and wound infections, surged by more than 460 percent in the United States.