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ExThera Exec Admits to Concealing Cancer Patient Deaths

3/6/2026

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A former ExThera Medical executive admitted hiding deaths of two cancer patients treated with the blood-filter device, per the DOJ.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, Medicare cuts sparked legal battles over skin substitutes.
The DOJ seeks to reverse orders blocking subpoenas for gender-affirming care records.
The FDA is considering in-home disposal systems for unused opioids.
The CDC issued a travel advisory for poliovirus in Europe and Africa.

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A former ExThera Medical executive admitted hiding deaths of two cancer patients treated with the blood-filter device, per the DOJ.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, Medicare cuts sparked legal battles over skin substitutes.
The DOJ seeks to reverse orders blocking subpoenas for gender-affirming care records.
The FDA is considering in-home disposal systems for unused opioids.
The CDC issued a travel advisory for poliovirus in Europe and Africa.