Sharmila Devi

London

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Millions could lose Medicaid coverage under US budget bill

6 days ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Up to 8·6 million people could lose access to health care provided by the US federal Medicaid programme for adults with low income under a budget bill , which cuts spending and taxes and was passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, 2025.
UK urged to support cancer research collaboration with EU

1 month ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

The UK Government should negotiate better regulations for clinical trials, drug imports, and employing European scientists to lessen the blow to science caused by Britain's exit from the EU in 2020, says a March, 2025 report entitledby the charity Cancer Research UK.
Proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals cause concerns about increased drug prices and drug shortages in the USA

1 month ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

The USA appeared to move closer to imposing tariffs on pharmaceuticals after filing a federal notice on April 14, 2025, announcing an investigation into whether medicine and active ingredient imports threaten national security.
WHO reports health service disruptions due to suspensions of aid

1 month ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Massive cuts in aid by the USA and other countries have led to 70% of countries reporting disruptions to health services, some of which are comparable to those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, a WHO assessment has found.
US funding cuts impact cancer care and research

2 months ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Physicians and scientists have accused the Trump administration of putting cancer research and care at grave risk with massive funding and staff cuts at federal agencies, including 10 000 staff lay-offs announced by the US Health and Human Services Department (HHS)
Concern for cancer drugs in USA-EU tariff war

2 months ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Pharmaceutical companies are bracing for the US to impose tariffs on its major trading partners, including a 25% tariff on all European products, as part of President Donald Trump's drive to protect and expand key manufacturing sectors in the USA
Internationally trained doctors in the USA

2 months ago | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Around 20 states in the USA are planning legislation to remove the requirement for doctors trained in other countries to repeat a residency programme or similar training in the USA before applying for a full medical licence. Nine states have already enacted similar laws, which are aimed at addressing the shortage of primary care and specialist physicians, including oncologists , particularly in rural areas.
Projected global rise in breast cancer incidence and mortality by 2050

Mar 6, 2025 | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Global breast cancer incidence is projected to rise by 38% and related deaths by 68% by 2050 if current rates continue, according to a new analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC; Lyon, France), published on Feb 24, 2025.
Opposition to proposed US bill deemed “Cancer Gag Act”

Feb 20, 2025 | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

Activists in US farm states are stepping up their battle against proposed bills that would block legal claims for disease or injury against pesticide companies. Under the proposed legislation, people would not be able to bring lawsuits against companies if the labels on their products were approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Texan judge blocks US FDA changes on cigarette packaging

Jan 23, 2025 | thelancet.com | Sharmila Devi

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is pushing to reduce the levels of nicotine in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products to make them less addictive, it was announced on Jan 15, 2025.