Voters in These Red States Okay Paid Sick Leave
Voters in Missouri and Nebraska approved ballot measures for guaranteed paid sick leave for workers, joining 15 other states and D.C. in requiring this benefit. Proponents celebrated the results, highlighting…
FDA extends Prescription Drug User Fee Act date for macular telangiectasia type 2 therapy
The FDA has extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act date for NT-501, an encapsulated cell therapy for macular telangiectasia type 2, to March 18, 2025. Neurotech Pharmaceuticals provided additional…
STAT+: Trump’s return raises concerns about funding cuts and politicization at the NIH
Following Donald Trump's election victory, National Institutes of Health director Monica Bertagnolli reassured the agency's workforce of over 20,000 employees about their mission and commitment to biomedical research. The NIH…
UK must maximise benefits to society from “rich” health data, says independent review
A review led by neurologist Cathie Sudlow has recommended streamlining access to the UK's vast health data banks to boost biomedical research and improve lives. The UK has a large…
Your friend has been diagnosed with cancer—here are 6 things you can do to support them
In this article by Stephanie Cowdery, Anna Ugalde, Trish Livingston, and Victoria White, it is highlighted that one in five people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, with…
Link between COVID-19 and long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders
A study from the Republic of Korea published in JAMA Dermatology suggests that individuals who had COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of developing autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders…
Long Surgical Wait Lists Lead to Delayed Care Across Canada
Across Canada, patients facing surgical delays and long wait lists for procedures like hip and knee replacements struggle with pain and reduced quality of life while waiting up to a…
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness In Elderly Might Be Linked To Pre-Dementia Syndrome
A recent study found that excessive daytime sleepiness in elderly adults may indicate a risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a precursor to dementia. This syndrome is characterized by…
Aetna Exec: Payers Need to Stop Making Behavioral Health Providers Jump Through Hoops In Order to Participate in Value-Based Care
The healthcare industry is transitioning to value-based care, which presents challenges for behavioral health providers in terms of contracting. CVS Health/Aetna's chief psychiatric officer, Taft Parsons III, discussed these challenges…
New prostate cancer treatment performed for the first time in Ireland
Beacon Hospital in Ireland has introduced focal therapy, a new treatment for prostate cancer that aims to reduce side effects. The treatment involves using high intensity focused ultrasound energy to…