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Weill Cornell researchers have proposed ASTRA, a multi-agent system that would delegate routine clinical trial work to AI agents while human experts keep the final say on clinical and regulatory decisions.

A new consensus framework grades dehiscence, infection, seroma, and haematoma in a single score, with strong agreement across 60 specialists.

Portugal medicinal cannabis exports reached 66,305 kg in the first half of 2026, according to INFARMED, already 83% of the 79,883 kg shipped across all of 2025. The country’s medicines regulator published the figures in its mid-year report on the sector, which also shows cultivation and manufacturing licences easing back after several years of rapid expansion. Portugal began regulating medicinal cannabis in 2018, when the Assembly of the Republic approved a law covering marketing authorisations, prescribing and pharmacy dispensing. A […]

💊 Can generic medicines deliver €300 million in savings for Portugal? Portugal is targeting major cost reductions in its healthcare system by accelerating the uptake of generic medicines, aiming to improve affordability and sustainability. This move highlights strategic efforts in market access and cost-effectiveness within the pharmaceutical sector. Read the full analysis to see what it means for stakeholders. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #MarketAccess #costeffectiveness

Merck and Moderna's individualized neoantigen therapy intismeran has cleared its first Phase 3, beating KEYTRUDA alone in resected high-risk melanoma. The open question now is how payers value a medicine made for one patient at a time.

The FDA has opened a public consultation on regulating generative AI medical devices, proposing a two-axis risk framework and a competency-based approach to premarket review. Comments close 19 October 2026.

📉 Why are EMA orphan authorisations set to drop in 2026? Latest statistics reveal a significant decline in orphan medicinal product authorisations by the European Medicines Agency, raising questions about the future pipeline for rare disease therapies. This trend could reshape drug development priorities across Europe. Read the full analysis to understand the implications for patients and industry. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #regulatoryaffairs #innovation #MarketAccess

The NICE Decision Support Unit and EEPRU have released updated Stata, Excel and R commands for mapping EQ-5D-3L data to the new EQ-5D-5L value set, giving UK HTA analysts a validated route to convert legacy three-level utility data ahead of NICE's adoption of the five-level value set.

Is the US childhood vaccine schedule really out of step with peer nations? A new analysis finds it aligns closely with other developed countries in both the number and timing of recommended vaccines. Explore the full comparison and what it means for vaccine policy. #SyenzaNews #globalhealth #HealthcareInnovation #healthcarepolicy #innovation

💰 Is pembrolizumab delivering high value for HNSCC in Switzerland? A new analysis confirms the immunotherapy offers strong cost-effectiveness, supporting smarter resource allocation and improved patient outcomes in oncology. Explore the full economic evaluation and its implications for market access. #SyenzaNews #oncology #HealthEconomics #costeffectiveness #MarketAccess

Is tirzepatide delivering better value than semaglutide for patients and payers? A fresh analysis shows how tirzepatide can drive greater cost savings alongside improved health outcomes in obesity and type 2 diabetes management. Discover the key findings shaping treatment and reimbursement decisions. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #HealthEconomics #costeffectiveness

What if blending ICU clinician models delivers the best patient outcomes? A new analysis comparing staffing approaches reveals that hybrid models—merging physician-led oversight with advanced practice provider expertise—outperform traditional structures in efficiency, cost, and care quality. Explore the full findings and see how this evidence can guide your ICU strategy. #SyenzaNews #healthcare #HealthcareInnovation #innovation #strategicplanning