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Friday, November 6, 2026

The top medical stories of the day, as they ran.

Morning edition

11 stories

  1. 1Wisconsin reports infant's first measles death in 36 yearsInfectious disease · 7 outlets
  2. 2CMS finalizes 2027 Medicare physician and outpatient payment rulesMedicare and Medicaid · 6 outlets
  3. 3Revolution reports strong early sales for pancreatic cancer drug RasonqueDrugs and FDA · 3 outlets
  4. 4Study links missed newborn vitamin K shots to higher bleeding riskPediatrics · 2 outlets
  5. 5Voters reject Missouri abortion and trans care measure, back restrictions elsewhereHealth policy · 2 outlets
  6. 6Midterm results renew debate over Medicare for AllHealth policy · 3 outlets
  7. 7FDA grants accelerated approval to Rybrevant Faspro for head and neck cancerDrugs and FDA · 2 outlets
  8. 8SIMPLAAFY finds monotherapy noninferior to dual antiplatelet therapy after LAACResearch · 2 outlets
  9. 9Study links two PFAS chemicals with higher risk of ER-negative breast cancerCancer · 2 outlets
  10. 10Study estimates large returns from first-year COVID-19 vaccine investmentResearch · 2 outlets
  11. 11Houston Rx recalls compounded sermorelin and tirzepatide productsDrug safety · 1 outlet

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