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STAT+: Brain biopsies on ‘vulnerable’ patients at Mount Sinai set off alarm bells at FDA, documents show

STAT

” At that point, he was living in a nursing home and had debilitating symptoms: tremors, difficulty gripping with his hands, and trouble walking. The FDA’s months-long internal examination of the LBP yielded a series of documents seen by STAT, including a lengthy review, completed in August 2019, of the Mount Sinai study.

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Guide to Medicaid in New York

The Checkup by Singlecare

Documentation, including birth certificates or social security numbers, is usually required to prove eligibility. Prescription drug coverage Under the New York State Medicaid Pharmacy program (NYRx), FDA-approved and medically necessary drugs are eligible for coverage. Depending on your plan, you may get access to additional services.