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…
Unlocking AI Explainability for Trustworthy Healthcare
AI explainability is crucial in achieving trustworthy AI in industries like healthcare.…
FDA clears novel at-home BP, pulse rate monitor
Withings Health Solutions received FDA clearance for its cellular BP monitor, BPM…
STAT Morning Rounds: UnitedHealth, gender-affirming surgery
The last Morning Rounds of the year covers Democrats calling for action…
Bird flu: US reports first severe human case as California declares state of emergency
The first severe case of H5N1 avian influenza in the US has…
Are we moral blank slates at birth? A new study offers some clues
A study conducted nearly 20 years ago suggested that infants have a…
Innovative technique converts fibroblasts into functional cardiomyocytes
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with limited ability…
Potassium Nitrate Fails to Boost Exercise Capacity in HFpEF
A trial conducted on 84 patients with heart failure with preserved ejection…
Less Is More: The Power of Consolidation & Shared Governance in Health Tech Optimization
Healthcare organizations are facing numerous challenges, such as cyberattacks, turnover, and escalating…
How do ADHD meds affect college admissions?
Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden conducted a study to determine…
Indolent rhinovirus infections may predict asthma development in children with wheeze
Rhinovirus infections in children with a nascent type 2 inflammatory signature may…
Vertex, Neuralink, Bristol, Zepbound news
Stay informed on the latest biotech developments by signing up for the…
GPs in Wales reject proposed GMS contract
GPs in Wales have overwhelmingly rejected the proposed General Medical Services contract…
What the color of your snot says about your immune health
The color of your snot can indicate various aspects of your immune…
Wearable heart sound devices transform cardiovascular disease monitoring
Cardiovascular diseases are a global health crisis, necessitating innovative diagnostic tools for…
Just Minutes of Daily Vigorous Exercise Improve Heart Health
Middle-aged women who engaged in short bursts of vigorous-intensity exercise as brief…
AI Tech Firm SandboxAQ Adds $300M to Ramp Up Development of LQMs for Drug Discovery & More
Artificial intelligence technology company SandboxAQ has raised $300 million to accelerate development…
AOA Health Policy Institute launches blepharitis resource
The American Optometric Association Health Policy Institute has released a new brief…
Health Care Inc.: Insurer stocks tumble, UnitedHealth investigation
This content is an excerpt from STAT's Health Care Inc email newsletter,…
US public health would be in danger under Robert F Kennedy Jr
In a BMJ opinion article, there was an error in stating that…
Engineered T cells could help patients overcome resistance to CAR T cell therapy
Physician-researchers at City of Hope have developed a new system to engineer…
European Society of Endocrinology announces first-ever World Hormone Day in 2025
The European Society of Endocrinology and the European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation…
Americans’ Top Causes of Anxiety Revealed
Americans are losing sleep over the economy, gun violence, and hate crimes,…
How Can Self-Insured Employers Identify Ways to Rein in Healthcare Costs?
Companies are grappling with the challenge of balancing the need for high-quality…
No HIV vaccine on the horizon but research shows other tools, efforts are plentiful
Research throughout 2024 has shown the significant impact of prevention efforts and…