Viewpoint: The global implications of Trump’s misguided vaccine policy STAT News | August 18, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/08/18/viewpoint-the-global-implications-of-trumps-misguided-vaccine-policy/ President Trump signed an executive order on August 10, 2026, that could turn getting your kid vaccinated into a multi-visit ordeal. The order, dubbed “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” directs that childhood vaccines — including the combined measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) shot — be given at separate appointments “to the maximum extent feasible.” The order also encourages states to loosen school vaccine mandates. One infectious disease physician argues the fallout reaches far beyond U.S. borders.

AI vs AI: Can artificial intelligence contain the fake news epidemic that it has helped unleash? Katarina Zimmer | August 18, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/08/18/ai-vs-ai-can-artificial-intelligence-contain-the-fake-news-epidemic-that-it-has-helped-unleash/ Artificial intelligence doesn’t have a great reputation for veracity. Social media abounds with AI-generated concoctions, from cute images of fake animals in fabricated settings to violent videos depicting imaginary destruction in the Middle East. AI has been used to create fake social media accounts that spew Russian government propaganda and to generate clickbait and misinformation for content farm sites that exist solely to collect ad revenue. In 2024, thousands of New Hampshire residents received robocalls from an AI-synthesized voice of Joe Biden that discouraged them from voting in primary elections.

Overheard in Medicine: Are Patients in Your DMs? Week of August 9-16, 2026 Edited by Sarah Steimel August 18, 2026

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/overheard-medicine-are-patients-your-dms-2026a1000snd

FDA/Center for Research on Complex Generics (CRCG) Workshop on Advancing Bioequivalence Frameworks for Inhalation Drug Products: Optimizing In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Methods October 14 - 15, 2026

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fdacenter-research-complex-generics-crcg-workshop-advancing-bioequivalence-frameworks-inhalation?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Are you looking to deepen your understanding of regulatory science and innovative bioequivalence strategies for complex generic inhalation drug products? This 2-day hybrid workshop brings together FDA, industry, and academic experts to address the latest bioequivalence methods and their associated challenges shaping the development of complex generic inhalation products. Through a series of presentations and interactive discussions, participants will discuss the current best practices and considerations for using in vitro methods such as realistic APSD, dissolution and particle morphology, charcoal block in vivo pharmacokinetic studies, additional strengths biowaivers, and opportunities to streamline generic development programs. The workshop will also discuss waiver requests and formulation sameness considerations for specific bioequivalence options. Choose your experience: In-person: Engage in collaborative small group working sessions, interact directly with experts from FDA, industry and academia, and participate in immersive group sessions. Virtual: Access expert presentations and panel discussions from anywhere. The in-person component will take place at The Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your expertise, network with leading professionals, and help shape the future of generic inhalation drug products. For more information, please visit https://www.complexgenerics.org/education-training/advancing-bioequivalence-frameworks-for-inhalation-drug-products-optimizing-in-vitro-in-vivo-and-in-silico-methods/ https://www.complexgenerics.org/education-training/advancing-bioequivalence-frameworks-for-inhalation-drug-products-optimizing-in-vitro-in-vivo-and-in-silico-methods/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Viewpoints: Pediatricians Push Evidence-Based Vaccine Advice To Allay Parents' Anxiety; North Carolina's Medicaid Model Is Worth Replicating

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-pediatricians-push-back-against-dangerous-vaccine-policies-a-bipartisan-health-care-model-that-worked/

Federal Judge Blocks Idaho From Prosecuting Doctors For Health-Related Abortion Care

Federal Judge Blocks Idaho From Prosecuting Doctors For Health-Related Abortion Care U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ruled that Idaho's near-total abortion ban violates the 14th amendment, noting that “a pregnant woman’s health is not a state resource to be allocated at the legislature’s whim.” Other states making news: California, Connecticut, North Carolina, Michigan, and Minnesota. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/state-watch-81726/

US Measles Cases Surpass 2,500, With Pennsylvania The Latest Hotspot

US Measles Cases Surpass 2,500, With Pennsylvania The Latest Hotspot The CDC reported the second straight week of about 100 new cases; 61 of those confirmed cases are in Pennsylvania. Ohio also saw a substantial increase in cases, CIDRAP reported. Also in the news: salmonella, cyclospora, ticks, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/outbreaks-and-health-threats-081726/