Bulletin: USA Health Regulators Eye Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The FDA's Digital Health Advisory Committee will meet in November 2024 to…
Maternity care platform Pomelo Care acquires the Doula Network
Pomelo Care, a virtual maternity care platform, acquired the Doula Network, adding…
California Voters Consider Tough Love for Repeat Drug Offenders
California voters are considering Proposition 36 on the November ballot, which would…
People with an eating disorder, electrolyte abnormality faced increased risk for death
A retrospective study published in Lancet Psychiatry found that individuals with newly…
STAT Morning Rounds:
The CDC reported on four more health care workers developing mild respiratory…
Cancer conference run by division of the Economist was cancelled after links with tobacco industry were uncovered
decided to end all new collaborations with tobacco companies after facing backlash…
Female representation improves in high-paying medical specialties, finds study
A study by the University of Michigan found that the number of…
ADA Forsyth Institute secures $6.2 million grant for innovative dental material research
The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) has been awarded a $6.2 million grant…
AAP Guidelines for Safe Prescriptions
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published guidelines for safely prescribing opioids…
AAP Recommends Shared Reading To Strengthen Bonds, Boost Brain Development
Reading aloud to children has numerous benefits, including strengthening familial connections, boosting…
Payers Possess the Tools to Tackle Rising Healthcare Costs
The U.S. healthcare system is facing unsustainable costs with projections showing rising…
Registrar Ophthalmic Surgery – Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital
The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital is seeking a Registrar Ophthalmic…
Survey: New Zealand digital natives prefer in-person mental health support
Young people in New Zealand prefer in-person mental health support despite growing…
The Medicare Advantage Influence Machine
Federal officials have failed to address overpayments to Medicare Advantage health insurance…
‘Something that appeals to everyone’
The CHEST 2024 Annual Meeting will take place in Boston from Oct.…
Prime Medicine shrinks CRISPR ambitions and gets cash infusion from Bristol Myers Squibb
Prime Medicine, a company founded with gene editing technology from Harvard biochemist…
Medical students must be protected from sexual abuse, say campaigners
Sexual safety campaigners have written to the health secretary Wes Streeting to…
New hand-held scanner generates 3D images in seconds to facilitate early diagnosis
A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can produce detailed 3D…
Biocartis appoints renowned precision oncology expert, Dr. W. Michael Korn, as Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
Dr. W. Michael Korn has been appointed as Biocartis NV's Chief Medical…
Firearm Homicides a Major Public Health Challenge in Mexico
A study conducted by experts from various institutions in the U.S. analyzed…
Poor Sleep During Pregnancy Linked To Developmental Delays In Children: Study
Poor sleep during pregnancy, specifically sleeping less than seven hours daily, can…
The FTC Is Suing PBMs Over Insulin Prices. Will It Be Successful?
The Federal Trade Commission has sued the three largest pharmacy benefit managers…
The place of religion in medically assisted dying
The content discusses the issue of doctors contributing to end-of-life care debates…
Molecular screening helpful to differentiate uveitis, inherited retinal dystrophies
Dr. Bart Leroy discusses the overlapping features of uveitis and inherited retinal…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a new schizophrenia drug, a U.N. pledge on AMR and more
The U.S. FDA approved a new medication called Cobenfy by Bristol Myers…
People who experience side effects from cranial radiation therapy may recover full neurocognitive function within months
A pooled analysis of three large Phase III clinical trials found that…
Exploring the role of chemokines in atrial fibrillation development
A new article in Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal discusses the role…
Air Travel Alters Insulin Pump Delivery on Takeoff, Landing
Research presented at the EASD 2024 Annual Meeting found that changes in…
Best Foam Rollers For Muscle Recovery, Flexibility And Injury Prevention
Foam rollers have become a popular tool for muscle recovery, flexibility, and…
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
This monthly roundup highlights recent hiring news in the healthcare industry. Aegis…
HSE publishes Breastfeeding Action Plan 2016-2023
The HSE's Breastfeeding Action Plan Progress Report shows that 64% of new…
AAP recommends promoting shared reading as early as birth
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends pediatricians to encourage parents to…
Ralph de la Torre, CEO of bankrupt Steward Health Care, to resign
Dr. Ralph de la Torre is stepping down from his position as…
What to know about the UK’s growing drug problem
The recreational use of ketamine, a fast-acting drug, is on the rise…
Study reveals gaps in anti-bullying and sexual harassment education in schools
Research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference &…
New Hypertension Approach Hits Multiple Targets at Low Dose
Experts are recommending the use of single-pill combinations containing three or four…
Here’s How It Affects Pregnancy
Prediabetes increases the risk of cardiometabolic disorders and can negatively impact pregnancy…
Sanofi and Regeneron Biologic Drug Dupixent Notches a New FDA Approval in COPD
The FDA has expanded approval of the drug Dupixent, originally used for…
Psoriasis fundraising event is ‘a great way … to give back to our patients’
Members of the psoriatic disease community gathered at the Philadelphia Zoo for…
Blockbuster Dupixent wins FDA approval for COPD
The FDA has approved Dupixent for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary…
What is CAR-T cell therapy? Oncologist explains
Lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system, affects roughly 635,000 people worldwide.…
Disruption of circadian clock linked to accelerated colorectal cancer progression
Research from the University of California, Irvine shows how disruption of the…
Modified OSA Index Score Associated With Cardiovascular Risk
A study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery…
EEE Declared ‘Public Health Threat’ After NY Man Dies From Mosquito-Borne Virus
A man in New York has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE),…
BetterHelp, Talkiatry Collaborate To Offer Psychiatric Services to Employers
Talkiatry has become the exclusive telepsychiatry provider for BetterHelp’s employer clients. Talkiatry,…
Irish cancer patients lack access to clinical trials
The Irish Cancer Society has raised concerns over the government's lack of…
‘Very little evidence’ that COVID-19 alters course of rheumatic, autoimmune diseases
At the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West, Dr. Leonard Calabrese discussed…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Have exciting news to share about new hires, promotions, or hard-to-fill positions…
Mpox needs a locally tailored global response
Yap Boum II, a public health expert, and Nicaise Ndembi, deputy incident…