In other news, the FDA approved new dosages for the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, and Kansas is experiencing a significant tuberculosis outbreak. Rad AI raised $60 million to expand its generative AI platform for radiologists. Additionally, the CDC reportedly plans to stop working with the WHO, and the Sackler family reached a settlement over the opioid crisis. The article also mentions various other developments, including FDA approvals and corporate changes.
Key takeaways:
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism during his Senate confirmation hearing for his anti-vaccine advocacy and involvement in a measles outbreak in Samoa.
- President Trump's funding freeze caused chaos in the scientific community, halting NIH meetings and grant reviews, but was later rescinded by the OMB.
- The FDA approved monthly maintenance doses for the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, allowing for less frequent administration after initial treatment.
- Rad AI raised $60 million to expand its generative AI platform for radiologists, aiming to increase productivity and reduce errors in radiology reports.