Sexual harassment: New legislation should be tightened to protect doctors, says union
The Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) has expressed concern that doctors are not adequately protected against sexual harassment by third parties under the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality…
South Africa has amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing
South Africa recently made changes to its national health research guidelines allowing for the creation of genetically modified children through genome editing. This move has sparked ethical concerns worldwide, especially…
Diabetes drug semaglutide proves beneficial for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity
The diabetes drug semaglutide, known as Ozempic, has shown positive effects in patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity. A study led by Hiddo L. Heerspink of the University Medical…
AKI Intervention Falls Short of Improving Patient Outcomes
A study presented at Kidney Week 2024 shows that recommendations made by a dedicated kidney action team failed to improve clinical outcomes for hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury (AKI),…
1 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized From E-Coli Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
A multi-state E-coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter-pounder hamburgers has affected dozens of people and claimed at least one life, as reported by the CDC. E-coli, a bacteria transmitted through…
Septerna’s Upsized IPO Brings In $288M to Support a Pipeline of GPCR Drugs
Septerna, a biotech company, has entered the market with a lack of human data but with promising technology based on research from a Nobel laureate. The company's lead drug candidate,…
Do nothing…or do something?
Dr. Brendan O'Shea discusses the importance of UNAIDs Global Partnership for Action in eliminating all HIV-related stigma and discrimination. He emphasizes the need to take action rather than doing nothing…
Voters Fret High Medical Bills Are Being Ignored by Presidential Rivals
As the 2024 presidential campaign nears its end, American voters express deep concerns about paying for medical care. Many feel that neither candidate has adequately addressed the issue of high…
Adjuvant radiation reduces recurrence of localized cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
A study presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting found that adjuvant radiation after clear margin surgery decreased the risk of local and locoregional recurrence and nodal…
The patent system’s ‘fundamental flaws’
First Opinion is a platform on STAT that features articles on life sciences written by experts in the field. The platform encourages discussion through Letters to the Editor in response…