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As political pressure mounts, medical school accreditor drops requirement to teach about health equity
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education has quietly removed requirements mandating that medical schools teach students about health inequities, bowing to mounting political pressure targeting diversity-related curricula. The move marks a significant shift in how future physicians will be trained to understand the social and structural factors that drive disparate health outcomes. Critics warn the rollback could have lasting consequences for patient care, particularly in underserved communities.
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STAT+: FDA approves Rocket gene therapy for rare immune disorder
The FDA has approved Rocket Pharmaceuticals' gene therapy Kresladi for a rare immune disorder, marking a significant milestone despite the treatment's limited clinical trial size. Tested in only nine patients, the therapy demonstrated compelling enough results to earn regulatory clearance. The approval underscores the FDA's willingness to green-light treatments for rare diseases based on small but promising datasets.
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