Bulletin: US Feds Announce Maternal Health Tech Competition Winners
The NIH announced winners of the 2024 RADx® Tech maternal health challenge, focusing on using mobile technology to improve health outcomes for new mothers. Six winners received $525,000 each to…
Crackdown on Homeless Encampments Raises Public Health Questions
States are using the health-care system to address homelessness, but encounters are being met with new crackdowns on homeless individuals. Following a Supreme Court ruling, law enforcement agencies are targeting…
Severe maternal morbidity risk increases with IVF use, older age
A study presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo found that women who used IVF had a higher prevalence of severe maternal morbidity compared to nonusers. The risk for…
RFK Jr. concerns, addiction treatment, rent control
The web edition of D.C. Diagnosis from STAT discusses various health and medical topics, including pharmaceutical executives' donations leaning towards Democrats, the FDA's tobacco fight with former agency officials now…
Italy bans citizens from seeking surrogacy abroad
The Italian Senate has passed a law banning Italians from seeking surrogacy abroad, with penalties including prison time and a hefty fine. The government supported the ban, citing concerns over…
Pembrolizumab aids survival with high-risk endometrial cancer
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy improved disease-free survival in patients with high-risk endometrial cancer after curative surgery. The study focused…
New smell technology may open doors for medical diagnostics
The human nose is not sensitive enough for reliable diagnostics, but a new artificial 'nose' inspired by smell can detect diseases and hazardous gases using existing antenna technology. Antennas can…
US Contraceptive Users Favor Alternative Sources
A study conducted in the United States found that only 35.6% of contraceptive users preferred in-person care, with more than half opting for alternative sources. The study surveyed 3059 individuals…
RSV Vaccine Effective In Cutting Hospitalization In Older Adults, Immunocompromised Individuals: Study
A recent study published in the Lancet journal found that the vaccine against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is highly effective in preventing hospitalization in older adults and immunocompromised individuals. The…
How the Move of Ablation Procedures into Surgery Centers Will Transform Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology procedures, typically performed in hospitals, are starting to migrate to surgery centers. This shift is driven by cost efficiency and financial incentives for electrophysiologists. While surgeries centers are less…