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Health Tech and Biotech Updates
STAT News published several articles on health technology, biotechnology, and regulatory issues. Topics include a new FDA-cleared diabetes management app, the impact of a presidential fitness test, Bluebird Bio's post-buyout status, AI in biopharma, and CDC vaccine guidance.
Coverage timeline — 5 articles
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The newly cleared device is based around an app that helps a patient manage their diabetes using a treatment plan defined by their doctor.
2026-07-02 08:30 UTC
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Physical activity needs to be fun to keep kids engaged. And the test risks embarrassing them, instead.
2026-07-02 08:30 UTC
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Bluebird Bio was a dark biotech morality tale when David Meek bought it. He says the new company, Genetix, is already making money.
2026-07-02 08:30 UTC
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Companies are being too conservative in how they interpret FDA's AI guidance, but the agency can do more to help, too, Tala Fakhouri says.
2026-07-02 08:30 UTC
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CDC leadership continues to try manufacture a scientific debate on vaccines where none exists, writes Ben Lopman.
2026-07-02 08:30 UTC