Tara Bannow , 2025-04-29 20:53:00 Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected hospitals’ argument that the federal government doesn’t pay them enough for treating low-income patients. The seven-justice majority instead sided with the Department of Health and Human Services’ interpretation of…
, 2025-04-29 22:30:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Employing too few permanent nurses on hospital wards is linked to longer inpatient stays, readmissions, patient deaths, and ultimately costs more in lives and money, finds a long-term study published online in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety. Redressing the balance is cost-effective, saving an estimated £4,728 for…
, 2025-04-29 19:32:00 Patients with advanced solid tumors experienced significantly improved survival outcomes when receiving a tailored therapy based on the detection of the same genomic alteration in both tissue and liquid biopsies compared with both standard-of-care treatment and tailored therapy that was based on either biopsy on its own, according to results from the…
, 2025-04-29 12:00:00 TOPLINE: Despite an increase in prescription rates of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in the United Kingdom from 2014 to 2019, half of the eligible patients did not receive the therapy. Older age, sex, and the presence of comorbidities were linked to lower…
, 2025-04-29 20:37:00 In a study conducted by an internationally recognised association of hair restoration surgeons, doctors specialising in hair transplantation reported that 6 out of every 100 procedures are corrective surgeries for transplants previously conducted at black market clinics. Considering that not every individual who underwent a transplant at a black market clinic seeks…
MNB Guest , 2025-04-29 17:54:00 Cell counting technology may sound like a new concept, but it has been around for many decades. It is widely used to determine the number of cells in a sample, with experts embracing traditional manual techniques or automated systems. These techniques and systems have played integral roles in life sciences,…
Justin Cooper , 2025-04-29 20:39:00 April 29, 2025 2 min read Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process…
Angus Chen and Matthew Herper , 2025-04-29 20:54:00 Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His work has been recognized by national Edward R. Murrow awards, the June L. Biedler prize…
, 2025-04-29 20:30:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Lung cancer can co-opt genes that normally help a fetus develop and evade the mother’s immune system. And while these pregnancy-specific glycoproteins (PSGs) can get activated in the cancers of both men and women, female patients had poorer outcomes, a Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) research team…
, 2025-04-29 19:37:00 Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Bladder cancer (BLCA) is one of the most common malignancies and the second most frequent urogenital tract tumor. Cell and gene therapy, which offer many advantages in treating BLCA, are urgently needed. However, there is an important limitation of the currently reported single…
, 2025-04-29 16:00:00 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for upadacitinib as a treatment for giant cell arthritis (GCA) in adults. This is the first oral JAK inhibitor indicated for GCA, according to the drug manufacturer AbbVie. “This FDA approval will now provide an alternative treatment option that can…
Frank Vinluan , 2025-04-29 19:29:00 Patients who have the most severe form of a certain inherited disease have skin that is susceptible to wounds, some that never fully heal. For years, the only treatment was supportive care, including laborious and frequent changes of wound dressings covering much of the body. Biotechnology research in this disease,…
MNB Guest , 2025-04-29 17:57:00 Introduction Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is usually regarded as a minor condition, typically, it is characterised by varicose veins and swelling in the legs. However, recent research in medicine has changed the way we view CVI. CVI could not just affect your legs, but could become a red signal for…
, 2025-04-29 17:07:00 Atropos Health, a company that translates real-world clinical data (RWD) into real-world evidence, announced a strategic partnership with Ontada, a McKesson business involved in community oncology. Ontada is connected to The US Oncology Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of McKesson, which delivers real-time data, insights and research on how cancer is treated…
Nancy Hemphill, ELS, FAAO , 2025-04-29 18:00:00 April 29, 2025 3 min read Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable…
John Wilkerson , 2025-04-29 16:50:00 You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I finally attended a White House Correspondents’ Dinner after being a reporter in this town for longer than I’d…
, 2025-04-29 18:32:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain It takes just a spark to start a wildfire, and when it comes to measles, the embers are already glowing. A new modeling study published in JAMA sounded the alarm: recent drops in childhood vaccination rates could reignite diseases that were nearly extinguished. The researchers used a simulation…
, 2025-04-29 17:20:00 A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that men with a genetic predisposition supporting higher muscle strength had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases, regardless of their leisure-time physical activity levels or other lifestyle-related factors. Low muscle strength,…
, 2025-04-29 17:44:00 Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved prademagene zamikeracel cellular sheets (pz-cel, Zevaskyn), the first autologous cell-based gene therapy for treating wounds in adults and children with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare, debilitating genetic skin disease. RDEB has no cure, and patients often have large open wounds with…
Robert Andrews , 2025-04-29 13:41:00 American workers are currently facing a shifting labor market: with job openings at a four-year low, employees are both seeking stability and bringing an increased level of discernment to potential job changes. But one thing remains consistent. Even in this environment of heightened economic uncertainty, a critical factor determining whether…
Dr Ray O’Connor , 2025-04-29 07:30:00 Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at the latest clinical articles on the subject of heart failure Heart failure (HF) is a complex and rapidly increasing syndrome, with an estimated prevalence of 1.1–5.5 per cent, accounting for 30 to 64 million people worldwide. In European countries, the median incidence…
MNB Guest , 2025-04-29 15:33:00 Running a private medical practice is one of the most difficult tasks. Physicians are faced with a unique combination of clinical responsibilities and administrative burdens, along with coordination of patient care that continuously competes for their time and focus. Under pressure to see more patients, document accurately, and comply with…
, 2025-04-29 15:42:00 Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab has created Seq2Symm, an open-source AI tool that helps scientists determine the 3D shapes of certain proteins, including those found in viruses. Seq2Symm uses AI to predict a protein’s 3D shape and structure from a one-dimensional sequence. The tool could help researchers better understand diseases, develop drugs…
Josh Friedman , 2025-04-29 16:08:00 April 29, 2025 3 min read Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ” data-action=subscribe> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later….
Mario Aguilar , 2025-04-29 15:53:00 You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. As of last week, Chris Klomp is in charge of the Center for Medicare. Unlike predecessors, he’s not a policy…
, 2025-04-29 16:09:00 Credit: Marek Piwnicki from Pexels Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety. UC San Francisco researchers wanted to know if it could be used to help Parkinson’s patients who often experience debilitating mood dysfunction in addition to their motor symptoms and don’t respond…
, 2025-04-29 15:11:00 Depression in young teens could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, a study shows. Researchers found that interactions between depressive symptoms – like sadness, fatigue and a lack of interest – are less predictable in teens but become more fixed…
, 2025-04-29 12:29:00 People of all ages now grow up — and grow old — immersed in digital screens, generating concerns about the potential effects on the brain. On the one hand, researchers warn of “digital dementia” in which excessive use of digital devices, especially among youth and young adults, may lead to cognitive decline…
Ram Yalamanchili , 2025-04-29 13:45:00 Artificial intelligence is redrawing the boundaries of what’s possible in drug development. For decades, the pharma business model has been built on delivering human intelligence as a service. Study teams from CROs, sites and sponsors have been the backbone of this system, meticulously managing studies through complex, manual and highly…
Michael McHale , 2025-04-29 07:30:00 Pfizer-BioNTech inoculation may have broader effects on the immune system, helping to reduce inflammation in a way similar to anti-inflammatory trained immunity, new paper suggests One of the ground-breaking vaccines developed to prevent the worst effects of COVID-19 has also been found to reduce and control inflammation in other infections,…
, 2025-04-29 10:40:00 A large language model-powered AI assistant developed in Hong Kong has demonstrated high accuracy in thyroid cancer staging and risk classification. A team of researchers from the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), the InnoHK Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health, and the London School…
Paula Span , 2025-04-28 13:23:00 Ocurrió hace más de una década, pero el momento permanece en su memoria. Sara Stewart conversaba con su madre, Barbara Cole, entonces de 86 años, en el comedor de su casa de Bar Harbor, en Maine. Stewart, abogada tenía en ese momento 59 años y estaba haciendo una de sus…
Rebecca L. Forand , 2025-04-29 14:10:00 April 29, 2025 2 min read Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to…
Ed Silverman , 2025-04-29 13:19:00 Top of the morning to you. And a fine one it is. Lots of sunshine and clear blue skies are once again enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascots are bounding about the grounds in search of creatures to terrorize. As for us, we are as busy as ever…
, 2025-04-29 13:37:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers from the University of Adelaide have developed a new technology for drug and functional genomics screenings, which could reshape the way diseases are treated. The technology called dFLASH (dual FLuorescent transcription factor Activity Sensor for Histone-integrated live-cell reporting) is a modular biological pathway sensor which enables identification…
, 2025-04-29 08:12:00 Women’s Health Initiative study finds CEE and CEE+MPA improve cholesterol and insulin levels but increase triglycerides and clotting factors. Study: Long-Term Changes to Cardiovascular Biomarkers After Hormone Therapy in the Women’s Health Initiative Hormone Therapy Clinical Trials. Image Credit: Worawee Meepian / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology assesses hormone…
, 2025-04-29 12:57:00 INCHEON, South Korea — A randomized controlled trial of physical therapy (PT) for pain relief in people with meniscal tear and osteoarthritis found no significant difference between sham and standard PT, but both showed slightly greater benefits than home-based exercise, according to a presentation at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis (OARSI) 2025…
, 2025-04-29 07:10:00 While scientists and health experts scramble to find answers for the rising number of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) cases, a recent study offers clues from an unexpected direction. Researchers now reveal that gestational diabetes, a health issue during pregnancy that is on the rise globally may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in…
wlim , 2025-04-29 11:45:00 The journey of a healthcare startup is not for the faint of heart. Navigating the path to demonstrating proof of concept, finding stakeholders to champion their mission, and generating investment, takes effective communication, management, and workflow efficiency. Register today and be a part of our discussion where we will explore how…
Editorial Staff , 2025-04-29 07:30:00 “Just Ask” information webinar taking place on International Clinical Trials Day, May 20 Ahead of International Clinical Trials Day on May 20, Cancer Trials Ireland is mounting a “Just Ask” campaign urging people with cancer undergoing treatment to ‘just ask’ their doctors of the clinical trial options open to them….
Brett Kelman , 2025-04-29 09:00:00 Adelaide Tovar, a University of Michigan scientist who researches genes related to diabetes, used to feel like an impostor in a laboratory. Tovar, 32, grew up poor and was the first in her family to graduate from high school. During her first year in college, she realized she didn’t know…
Jennifer Byrne , 2025-04-29 11:00:00 April 29, 2025 4 min read Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process…
Ed Silverman , 2025-04-29 10:30:00 Ed Silverman, a senior writer and Pharmalot columnist at STAT, has been covering the pharmaceutical industry for nearly three decades. File this under “So close, yet so far.” After several years of struggling with regulatory hurdles to win approval for its rare disease drug, Stealth BioTherapeutics had expected the U.S….
, 2025-04-29 10:50:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Ketamine addiction is linked to high levels of physical health problems and psychological consequences, with nearly half of those affected not seeking support or treatment, new research has revealed. The study, led by the University of Exeter and University College London (UCL), is the largest to date to…
, 2025-04-29 09:55:00 In this new episode of the omg OMx podcast, Kate Stumpo speaks to Bram Heijs, Tharan Srikumar and Mariangela Kosmopoulou about software in Life Sciences, and the approach the Bruker team uses when it comes to developing new processes. Read selected highlights below: Can you please introduce yourself and your current role at…
, 2025-04-29 10:04:00 INCHEON, South Korea — People with osteoarthritis are more likely to be diagnosed with other pain-related comorbidities such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), gout, and irritable bowel syndrome and psychological comorbidities such as depression, according to observational data presented at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis (OARSI) 2025 Annual Meeting. The study…
, 2025-04-29 07:25:00 If you are someone taking a cinnamon supplement for its health perks, you might want to think twice. New research suggests it might be time to go back to getting nutrients from your plate, not a pill. Researchers now found that a compound in cinnamon supplements could interfere with how your body…
Michael McHale , 2025-04-29 07:30:00 “Gaps remain in the provision of psychological supports for people affected by rare diseases In Ireland,” researchers conclude Improved access to psychological supports is ‘urgently required’ to address the mental health needs of people in Ireland who are diagnosed with a rare disease, new research has found. In an online…
Katheryn Houghton , 2025-04-29 09:00:00 POLSON, Mont. — When someone accused of a crime in this small northwestern Montana town needs mental health care, chances are they’ll be locked in a basement jail cell the size of a walk-in closet. Prisoners, some held in this isolation cell for months, have scratched initials and the phrase…
Erin T. Welsh, MA , 2025-04-28 13:15:00 April 28, 2025 8 min watch Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable…