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BioMarin Expands Rare Disease Portfolio with $275 Million Acquisition of Alesta Therapeutics image
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BioMarin Expands Rare Disease Portfolio with $275 Million Acquisition of Alesta Therapeutics

The acquisition aims to enhance BioMarin's capabilities in developing innovative treatments for rare bone disorders.

Mercury Editorial August 19, 2026
Novo Nordisk CEO Stands Firm on Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly: "Fair Competition is Essential" image
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Novo Nordisk CEO Stands Firm on Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly: "Fair Competition is Essential"

In a bold defense of the company's legal action, Novo Nordisk's CEO emphasizes the need for equitable practices in the burgeoning weight-loss drug market.

Mercury Editorial August 13, 2026
Novo Nordisk CEO Stands Firm on Eli Lilly Lawsuit: 'We Must Ensure Fair Competition' image
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Novo Nordisk CEO Stands Firm on Eli Lilly Lawsuit: 'We Must Ensure Fair Competition'

In a bold defense of the company's legal action against rival Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk's CEO emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity in...

Mercury Editorial August 13, 2026
Novo Nordisk CEO Stands Firm in Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly: 'We Demand Fair Competition' image
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Novo Nordisk CEO Stands Firm in Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly: 'We Demand Fair Competition'

In a bold move, Novo Nordisk's CEO emphasizes the importance of equitable practices in the pharmaceutical industry as the company takes legal...

Mercury Editorial August 13, 2026
Trump Administration Withdraws Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Children's Gender-Affirming Care image
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Trump Administration Withdraws Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Children's Gender-Affirming Care

The recent decision by the Trump administration halts federal support for gender-affirming treatments for minors through Medicaid and CHIP, while...

Mercury Editorial August 12, 2026
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Trump Administration Halts Federal Funding for Children's Gender-Affirming Care in Medicaid and CHIP

The decision to cut federal dollars for gender-affirming treatments sparks a debate over state rights and the accessibility of essential...

Mercury Editorial August 12, 2026
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Trump Administration Cuts Federal Funding for Gender-Affirming Care in Medicaid and CHIP

The recent decision to halt federal funding for gender-affirming care in Medicaid and CHIP raises concerns while leaving states with the option to...

Mercury Editorial August 12, 2026
Experts Warn Against Trump's Proposal to Split MMR Vaccine: A Risky Move with No Scientific Backing image
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Experts Warn Against Trump's Proposal to Split MMR Vaccine: A Risky Move with No Scientific Backing

Medical professionals assert that fragmenting the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine lacks evidence and could jeopardize public health efforts.

Mercury Editorial August 11, 2026
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Boosts Rare Epilepsy Portfolio with $820 Million Acquisition of Actio Biosciences image
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals Boosts Rare Epilepsy Portfolio with $820 Million Acquisition of Actio Biosciences

The acquisition enhances Jazz's commitment to addressing unmet needs in rare epilepsy treatments and strengthens its position in the pharmaceutical market.

Mercury Editorial August 11, 2026
Experts Warn Against Trump's Proposal to Split MMR Vaccine Amid Health Concerns image
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Experts Warn Against Trump's Proposal to Split MMR Vaccine Amid Health Concerns

Medical professionals emphasize that dividing the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine lacks scientific support and could pose significant public...

Mercury Editorial August 11, 2026