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A Federal Judge in Amarillo Just Banned a Key Drug Used in Medication Abortions. What Now?

April 7, 2023

A Federal Judge in Amarillo Just Suspended Approval of a Key Drug Used in Medication Abortions. But the Situation Is Complicated.

The unprecedented move means that access to abortion across the country could, in some ways, be restricted like it is in Texas.

By Dan Solomon

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January 29, 2020

FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn on His Plans for Transforming the Agency

In his first interview since taking the reins, MD Anderson’s former chief medical executive discusses the need to modernize.

By Jason Heid

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January 27, 2016

Put to the Test

For children with debilitating epilepsy, an unprecedented medical trial in Fort Worth offers a glimmer of hope. But if it works, is the state ready to embrace medical marijuana?

By Dan Solomon

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October 27, 2015

The FDA Confiscated A Supply Of Execution Drugs Texas Is Thought To Have Imported Illegally

With the increased difficulty of maintaining a pentobarbital supply, Texas and Arizona are accused of importing an unapproved drug.

By Dan Solomon

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