A STAT reader defends state physician health programs
The article discusses the importance of Physician Health Programs (PHPs) for medical students and the medical profession. The response from Michael Baron, a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, highlights…
“Rookie factor”: why healthcare workforce policy needs to embrace experience
Alison Leary, a professor of healthcare and workforce modelling, discusses the importance of valuing experienced and proficient workers in healthcare. While safety critical industries prioritize retaining experienced workers for productivity…
AI model achieves high accuracy in skin cancer detection
Led by Aliyu Tetengi Ibrahim and his team at Ahmadu Bello University, a groundbreaking study published in Data Science and Management introduces an innovative AI model for detecting skin cancer.…
Scientists discover role of tumor stiffness in promoting cancer cell proliferation
Over 20 million people were diagnosed with cancer and nearly 10 million died from it in 2022. Texas A&M University researchers uncovered new details on cancer progression, showing the influence…
MMRV Safety Assessed in Children on Methotrexate, Dupilumab
A retrospective analysis found no adverse events (AEs) in children receiving a live attenuated vaccine while on dupilumab or methotrexate treatment, challenging current recommendations. Researchers analyzed records of pediatric patients…
Promoting Covid, Flu Vaccines to Public Quietly Banned by Louisiana Department of Health: ‘Unconscionable’
Louisiana public health officials are no longer allowed to promote vaccines due to a new covert policy. The policy prohibits distribution of press releases, interviews, vaccine events, presentations, and social…
Suki Adds New Features to Help Its AI Assistant Stand Out from Other Tools
Silicon Valley startup Suki has enhanced its AI assistant for healthcare professionals by adding patient summary and Q&A features, setting it apart in the healthcare AI market. Suki aims to…
Unravelling the impact of hormones and gender on Parkinson’s disease treatments
Research has shown that there are differences in how Parkinson's disease affects men and women. Women are more prone to develop tremor-dominant PD and perform better on cognitive tests, but…
In Settling Fraud Case, New York Medicare Advantage Insurer, CEO Will Pay up to $100M
Independent Health Association of Buffalo and CEO Betsy Gaffney agreed to pay up to $100 million to settle Justice Department allegations of fraudulent billing for exaggerated or nonexistent health conditions.…
FDA approves Zepbound for moderate to severe OSA, obesity
The FDA has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for adults with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, showing significant efficacy in treating the condition. Results from the SURMOUNT-OSA phase 3 clinical trials demonstrated…