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Despite major advances in immunotherapy, most patients with hepatocellular carcinoma fail to respond to current immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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The U.S. Department of Justice issued a letter alleging that Yale Medical School of violating anti-discrimination laws and instititing policies that disadvantaged white and Asian applicants while favoring Black and Hispanic applicants. The DOJ investigation, which was launched a year ago, reviewed the school’s admission policies for the class of 2023, 2024, and 2025, the...

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“Backwater to Blockbuster” chronicles the previously untold story of the explosive growth of St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalIn a conversation with Deborah Doroshow, co-authors Chuck Sherr and Bill Evans discuss their collaborative writing process

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“Backwater to Blockbuster” chronicles the previously untold story of the explosive growth of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
In a conversation with Deborah Doroshow, co-authors Chuck Sherr and Bill Evans discuss their collaborative writing process

FDA clears fruit-flavored vapes, relaxes enforcement on black-market products with pending premarket applications
Critics say policies clear the way for major tobacco companies to enter fruit-flavored vape market

After a year-long reign over tumult at FDA, Makary heads for the exit
Fruit-flavored e-cigs were the final blow for the commissioner