STAT+: Can AI build custom ‘n-of-1’ drugs faster? Maybe not yet, new case study suggests
Two years ago, Yiwei She was searching desperately for someone to build…
Semaglutide can yield weight loss, lower heart issues for at least four years in non-diabetic adults with overweight
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Mail delivery of abortion pills is safe and convenient, study shows
Dispensing abortion pills through the mail works as well as requiring patients…
Hypofractionated RT Limits Toxic Effects in Cervical Cancer
TOPLINE:A hypofractionated intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) may be safe and well-tolerated in women…
Astellas Pharma CEO Q&a (Part 2): We Have To Have Alternatives for Prescription Medicine Business
Here’s part 2 of MedCity News’ Q&A with Astellas Pharma CEO Naoki…
Autoimmune retinopathy is a diagnosis of exclusion
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Cue Health’s Covid-19 tests lead to false results, FDA warns
The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Monday to not use Cue…
UK survey finds ‘disgust factor’ needs to be overcome if eating insects is to become truly mainstream
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Researchers discover how gut microbes influence social behavior in mice
For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along…
Do Antipsychotic Overprescribing Warning Letters Work?
Warning letters to primary care physicians (PCPs) regarding overprescription of quetiapine were…
DOJ Launches Task Force on Healthcare Monopolies: Will It Make A Difference?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it is…
Vibostolimab, pembrolizumab coformulation trial discontinued for resected high-risk melanoma
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People of West African ancestry at greater risk of cardiac amyloidosis
Among cardiologists, it’s known that transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, a type of heart…
Why are doctors struggling to find jobs in an NHS so short of clinicians?
Deficiencies in workforce planning have meant a mismatch between trainee numbers and…
Study reveals key role of glutamate tRNA fragments in brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease
Schematic representation of the regulatory mechanisms of tRNA fragments in brain aging…
Research explores firefighters’ awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices
Firefighters are burdened by a disproportionate risk of many cancers (e.g., digestive…
Reimbursement Rates for Mohs Surgery Lag Behind Inflation
PHOENIX — Reimbursement for dermatologic procedures has not maintained a parallel increase…
Takeda Commits $100M for Chance to Bring Immunotherapy to Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease can be treated with antibody drugs that reduce levels of…
Nearly a quarter of patients with IBS tested positive for fructose, fructan malabsorption
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FDA dithering on pharma patents, WHO pandemic talks
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the…
Diagnosing cancer in English community pharmacies
Stephen H Bradley, NIHR academic clinical lecturer1, Daniel Jones, general practitioner12, Su…
New paper examines potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a new research commentary, the Artificial Intelligence…
Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players
National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and the…
No Blood Pressure Too Low for Later Preeclampsia
TOPLINE: For most obstetric patients in the first trimester, preeclampsia risk rises at…
Sutter Health Partners with Millie to Incorporate Midwifery into Its Maternal Care Model
Hospitals across the nation are shuttering their maternity wards — fueled by…
Oura smart ring company extends heart health capabilities
Finland-based Oura, the maker of its namesake health tracking ring, announced it…
FDA clears Qiagen’s respiratory syndromic testing panel
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Melinda French Gates resigns from Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda…
To increase public satisfaction in the NHS, we need a new conversation about how to improve it
Jessie Cunnett, chief executive officer, Richard Smith, chairPoint of Care Foundationjessiecunnett{at}pointofcarefoundation.org.ukrichardswsmith{at}yahoo.co.ukAs satisfaction…
Remote heart failure monitoring device could prevent hospitalizations
Credit: University of Glasgow A brand-new monitoring device for patients with heart…
Pioneering regulatory measures in china prove effective in reducing children’s sedentary behavior
Pioneering measures to tackle sedentary behavior among children in China have proved…
High-Potency Cannabis Tied to Impaired Brain Development
It's becoming clear that adolescent brain is particularly vulnerable to cannabis, especially…
America Is Losing One of Its Most Precious Assets: Our Brain Power
Becoming a father has profoundly sharpened my perspective on a pressing issue…
Palivizumab cost-effective for prevention of severe RSV in infants
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Late-stage results set up Cytokinetics heart drug to compete with Bristol
Late-stage results of Cytokinetics’ drug for a rare heart disease suggest it…
Life becomes art in Wellcome’s new exhibition
bmj;385/may13_10/q1080/FAF1faBenjamin GilbertThis giant installation forms part of a joyful exploration of the…
Coming off Ozempic slowly could prevent weight gain, study shows
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Patients could wean themselves off blockbuster obesity drugs…
Semaglutide improves heart failure symptoms and reduces loop diuretic dose
May 13 2024 Semaglutide reduces the need for loop diuretic use and…
Menu Beats Screening for Getting Patients Help
Screenings may not be the way to get needed resources to children…
National Conference on Stroke – Monday May 20th
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One Less Headache During Pregnancy
Scandi scientists report that children exposed to the widely used pain medicine acetaminophen/paracetamol…
Cyclosporine superior to artificial tears for treating dry eye after cataract surgery
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Sandoz leaves U.K. trade group over dispute about promoting a biosimilar
In an unusual move, Sandoz is no longer cooperating with a U.K.…
First treatment for rare heart condition to be available in England
An innovative drug, tafamidis, will be available from 13 May for NHS…
Asking adults with obesity about their weight during childhood could help determine their mortality risk
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Being asked whether you considered yourself a normal…
Study reveals latest cancer trends in Canada
The number of cancer cases and deaths in Canada is expected to…
Food Marketing on Video Games Tied to Teen Eating Behavior
Food and drink advertisements on video game live-streaming platforms (VGLSPs) such as…
Abortion Bans Are Repelling the Nation’s Future Doctors
Ash Panakam is about to graduate from Harvard Medical School. She’s from…
Phase 3 trial of nivolumab for advanced lung cancer misses primary endpoint
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Why does health care cost so much? A reading guide
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter…