First Treg Immunotherapy Approved to Improve Chronic GVHD-Free Survival in Blood Cancer Patients
FDA has approved Tregzi, the first regulatory T (Treg) cell-based immunotherapy for improving chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)-free survival in adult patients with blood cancers undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
New Healthcare Advisory Committee Created to Improve Patient Care
The Healthcare Advisory Committee will develop actionable policy solutions, advance accountability for safety and more.
New CMS Proposal to Speed up Patient Access to Drugs
The new federal advisory body, the Healthcare Advisory Committee, will provide advice on modernizing healthcare in the U.S.
FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Rare Immune Disorder (2026)
FDA-approved Kresladi (marnetegragene autotemcel) is the first gene therapy treating leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I (LADI).
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Significantly Lowers Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s (2026)
A UTHealth study found adults 65 and older had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease after receiving a high-dose flu vaccine.
CMS Launches First Wave of HealthTech Ecosystem Tools
CMS has launched HealthTech tools to streamline care and digitize the patient experience.
CMS Proposes to Lower Costs for Hip, Knee and Ankle Replacements
A new CMS Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model proposal could lower costs nationwide for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing knee, hip and ankle replacements.
Flu Vaccine, Even with Infection, Reduces Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
The Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen found that flu vaccines may protect against heart attack and stroke, even if the flu is still developed after vaccination.
FDA Approves Drug to Treat Hunter Syndrome
Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) has been FDA-approved to treat some individuals with Hunter Syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis type II or MPS II).
Pain-Relieving Drug with Minimal Addictive Properties Discovered
The novel opioid DFNZ shows potential for pain and opioid use disorder without causing depressed breathing.