Most Americans blame insurers alongside the killer in UHC CEO death
A recent poll shows that most Americans believe health insurance profits and…
Digital health care consultations not enough for safe assessment of tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a common reason for doctor visits and antibiotics prescriptions. The…
Ozone therapy shows promise in treating sepsis-induced lung injury
Sepsis is a deadly complication of infection that can lead to acute…
Risk of Adverse Events Differ Among Men and Women With MASLD
Women with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) face a higher risk…
Healthcare Providers Lose Nearly $2M Per Day Due to Cyberattack-Induced Downtime
Healthcare organizations in the U.S. are losing an average of $1.9 million…
Common Situations That Can Cause Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can have long-lasting effects on personality, speech, and movement. They…
Top 10 food allergy stories of 2024
In 2024, the FDA's approval of omalizumab for food allergies dominated the…
Polio vaccine threat has special resonance to Indian-Americans
Vijay Yeldandia, a professor of medicine and surgery, reflects on his experience…
How circadian rhythms have been implicated in diseases from dementia to cancer
Circadian rhythms, controlled by biological clocks, have a significant impact on our…
Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications
Osmometry is a method to determine a sample's osmolality by measuring the…
Coffee Consumption Linked to Specific Gut Bacterium
Research suggests that coffee consumption is associated with an abundance of the…
Researcher honoured for transforming dementia care for people with intellectual disabilities
Prof Mary McCarron received the Research Impact Award for her work in…
AI in cancer care: Promise, perils and the importance of ‘responsible use’
AI has become increasingly important in the field of oncology and hematology.…
Top health, life science and medical stories of 2024
STAT published a wide range of stories on health and medicine this…
COVID-19 infection not linked to changes in MS symptom severity
A study published in Neurology found that COVID-19 infection does not lead…
HEARTS Act signed into law to protect students from cardiac arrest
President Biden signed the bipartisan HEARTS Act, aimed at preparing schools to…
Expert Tips for Managing GLP-1 Medication Side Effects
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medications are effective weight loss tools for obese…
TraumaCare.AI shaping the future of critical care with AI-powered innovation
Traumatic injury is a leading cause of death, surpassing cancer and heart…
Cure Blindness Project expands reach to prevent blindness
The Cure Blindness Project, formerly known as the Himalayan Cataract Project, is…
H5N1 bird flu in patient shows mutations likely gained post-infection
Genetic sequences of H5N1 bird flu viruses collected from severe cases in…
2020 to 2023 saw increase in buprenorphine dispensing for teens
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found…
New strategy revolutionizes glycoproteomics research
Protein glycosylation is a vital biological process that regulates cellular functions. Scientists…
Vedolizumab Reduces Postoperative Crohn’s Disease Recurrence
The REPREVIO trial found that vedolizumab treatment within 4 weeks of ileocolonic…
Future Trends for Clinical Trials in 2025 and Beyond
As the population ages and chronic diseases increase, the need for rapid…
Screening, outbreak containment crucial for infection prevention
Research published in 2024 highlighted progress in preventing and understanding nosocomial infections…
Convalescent plasma will be crucial to fighting the next pandemic
Nearly five years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus…
Therapeutic-dose anticoagulation linked to lower mortality in COVID-19
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that hospitalized…
New insights into Klinefelter syndrome and male infertility
Men with Klinefelter syndrome, a genetic condition affecting fertility in one out…
COVID-19 Takes a Greater Toll on Kidneys Than Pneumonia
COVID-19 survivors experience a more significant decline in kidney function compared to…
Pregnant Woman And Baby Saved After Doctors Identify Her Bad Cough, Breathlessness Was Rare Tumor In Chest
MaKenna Lauterbach, a pregnant woman from Illinois, was diagnosed with stage 3…
Why One Startup CEO Is Excited About the White House’s New AI Czar Role
President-elect Donald Trump appointed David Sacks as the White House’s first-ever czar…
Top red light therapy stories of 2024 report potential, caution
Red light therapy is being studied for its potential in controlling myopia…
bird flu, mpox, future of the WHO
In the midst of the 2020s, global health faces numerous challenges. The…
Neurological outcomes worsen with gestational HTN, preeclampsia, eclampsia
A study published in JAMA Neurology found that gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and…
Laser-textured stents offer promising solution for vascular diseases
A research team at KIST has developed a novel stent surface treatment…
Cardiac Reoperation Timing Shows No Effect on Mortality
A study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic examined the impact of the…
Eye Drops Recalled For Possible Fungal Contamination That May Affect Eyesight: FDA Warns
The FDA has issued a recall of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra…
The Chase for Novel Oral GLP-1 Obesity Meds Adds a New Contender
The next wave of metabolic medicines in development involves obesity drugs that…
Complication rates after delivery higher for Black vs. white premature newborns
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that Black premature newborns…
STAT staffers share stories they wish they had written in 2024
In 2024, STAT's reporters provided excellent journalism, with a roundup of stories…
Why there is no such thing as normal in child development
Research on child development often establishes norms based on studies conducted in…
A key to cellular adaptability and resilience
Scientists at Scripps Research discovered the interactions between polyphosphate (polyP), DNA, and…
Pediatric Central Line Skin Reactions Lack Rx Protocols
A survey of 35 pediatric dermatologists found that while all respondents receive…
12 Questions To Ask Your Doc
Improving brain health is essential, and the American Academy of Neurology has…
The AI Advantage: Reimagining the Future of Drug Development
The article discusses the use of AI in the pharmaceutical industry to…
Food allergy in Honduras shows stark differences compared with the U.S.
A study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology…
Gender-affirming surgeries on rise, future growth seems uncertain
Gender-affirming surgeries have become increasingly popular in the U.S. over the past…
The ‘choking game’ and other challenges amplified by social media can come with deadly consequences
The "choking game" and other dangerous challenges popularized by social media can…
Dual-functional Qx-D scaffolds hold immense promise for treating infected bone defects
In orthopedic medicine, managing infected bone defects (IBDs) is a major challenge.…
Parents of Children With AD Suffer Related Sleep Loss
A study found that parents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD) are…