FDA requires manufacturers facilitate return of unused opioids
The FDA has amended its Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy for opioid…
Private Medicare plans get billions for veterans who get VA care
Private Medicare insurers are targeting veterans with Medicare Advantage plans that offer…
Stroke: New NHS campaign urges people to call 999 as soon as symptoms show
NHS England has launched a new campaign urging people to dial 999…
Exploring the cancer-fighting promise and limitations of hydroxychloroquine
Scientists are exploring the potential of repurposing the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to…
Scientists identify 16 types of nerve cells in human sense of touch
A study on the human sense of touch identified 16 different types…
Air Pollution in England, 3 Countries Tied to Lung Cancer
The study by Chen et al. investigated the long-term effects of ambient…
Study Links A Common Sleep Disorder To Dementia; Higher Risk In Women
Research has revealed a sex-specific link between obstructive sleep apnea and the…
Is There Still a Place for Point Solutions? One Investor Weighs In
The healthcare industry is experiencing point solution fatigue, leading to questions about…
Regulator encourages reporting of suspected medicines side-effects
The global Medicines Safety Week campaign is encouraging people to report suspected…
AGA urges continued access to conventional FMT for C. difficile patients
OpenBiome has suspended its distribution of investigational fecal microbiota transplantation due to…
Donald Trump’s health care policy plans, from Medicaid to abortion
A potential second Trump presidency could lead to significant changes in healthcare…
Helen Salisbury: A budget to end GPs’ trust and goodwill
Last week, the chancellor of the exchequer announced a budget that includes…
Risk for Meniere disease increased with upper respiratory infections
A study found that individuals with a history of upper respiratory infections…
Scientists discover how the keto diet may help some people with multiple sclerosis
Researchers at UC San Francisco have found that the keto diet can…
Semaglutide 2.4 mg Reduces All-Cause Hospital Admissions
A new analysis of the SELECT trial has shown that treatment with…
Scheduling Surgery After A Heart Attack? Here’s How Long You Might Have To Wait
Researchers have found an optimal time frame for scheduling surgeries after a…
Imaging Practices Can Restore Their Clinicians’ Cybersecurity Confidence With These Four Steps
Radiologists understand the importance of cybersecurity in their day-to-day imaging work, despite…
Ultra processed foods are hyperpalatable
New research aims to create a quantitative measure for hyper-palatable foods, which…
Dysregulated metabolic pathways in late pregnancy tied to higher type 2 diabetes incidence
Dysregulated amino and fatty acid metabolism during late pregnancy was linked to…
RFK Jr., Humira prices, scientific sleuths
STAT offers a free newsletter called Morning Rounds that provides daily updates…
Ian Paterson: Convicted breast surgeon did not seek consent for “cleavage sparing” mastectomies
Breast surgeon Ian Paterson did not seek specific consent for cleavage sparing…
Concussion history linked to 25% higher risk of severe postpartum mental illness
A study from ICES and the University of Toronto found that individuals…
Polio vaccination campaign set to resume amidst challenges in Gaza
The third phase of the polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza is…
Questionnaire Helped Detect Depression in Patients With HS
Implementing the PHQ-2 questionnaire in an HS clinic improved the ability to…
Weight Loss Drugs Could Be A Treatment Option For Osteoarthritis: Says Study
A recent study has found that semaglutide injections, a drug commonly used…
PBGH CEO: Transparency is “Table Stakes” and an “Expectation”
Employers have a fiduciary duty to provide employees with the best medical…
Hereditary angioedema controlled in 4 weeks with deucrictibant
Patients with hereditary angioedema experienced improved symptom control, quality of life, and…
Madrigal, Eli Lilly, Compass Pathways latest
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals had a successful launch of its MASH drug Rezdiffra, exceeding…
One-third of patients with cancer visit emergency departments in months before diagnosis, finds study
A recent study in Ontario found that approximately one-third of patients diagnosed…
Study identifies 80 genes linked to increased risk of breast cancer
Breast cancer is a common malignancy, with genetic variants accounting for up…
Cannabis Substitution for Medications: How Often and Why
A study found that nearly two thirds of patients with rheumatic conditions…
3 Types of Startups that Healthcare Leaders Want to See More Of
The HLTH conference in Las Vegas showcased numerous digital health startups seeking…
Consumers opting for more in-person, budget-friendly purchases
The Vision Council's third quarter Consumer inSights report shows that consumers are…
With new Wegovy data in hand, Novo Nordisk will file for approval in MASH
Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy showed promising results in a Phase…
Preventing obesity in very young children could be in the palm of parents’ hands
A study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center shows that using text…
Bone chemistry reveals age and handedness of Tudor sailors
A recent study used Raman spectroscopy to analyze the clavicle bone chemistry…
GLP-1s Show No Link to AKI With Anticancer Therapy
Patients undergoing cancer treatment are at a heightened risk for acute kidney…
Protein-Design Startup Archon Adds $20M to Show How ‘Cages’ Can Change Antibody Drugs
Antibodies, traditionally used as drugs due to scientists' manipulation, have limitations in…
Zimmer Biomet reports increased net sales in third-quarter 2024 financial results
Zimmer Biomet announced its third-quarter 2024 financial results, reporting $1.824 billion in…
Pharmalittle: We’re reading about pharma risks in China, mitigating shortages, and more
As the workweek comes to an end, U.S. drugmakers and biotechs are…
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus
2-year-old Emile Miango, diagnosed with mpox, is receiving treatment in the epicenter…
Enhanced screening protocols for Candida auris improve hospital infection control
Researchers at Mount Sinai have developed enhanced hospital screening protocols for Candida…
Dermatologists Sound Alarm as Scabies Cases Rise
The British Association of Dermatologists has reported an unusual increase in scabies…
Digital Hypertension Solutions Are Everywhere, But Which Truly Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs?
Hypertension affects 120 million adults in the U.S. and is costly, with…
Evolus receives nod from EU for hyaluronic acid injectables, anticipates US approval
Four hyaluronic acid injectables used as dermal fillers have received EU Medical…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Have exciting news to share about new hires, promotions, or hard-to-fill spots…
Expert explains cardiac amyloidosis
Cardiac amyloidosis is a rare condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of…
Combination therapy shows promising results in treating stage 3 melanoma
A phase 2 clinical trial led by the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC…
Novel Intervention Slows Cognitive Decline in At-Risk Adults
Combining cognitive remediation (CR) with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in older…
Study Recommends Time-Restricted Eating For Blood Sugar Control
A recent study suggests that time-restricted eating can improve blood sugar control…