In San Francisco’s Chinatown, a CEO Works With the Community To Bolster Hospital
Chinese Hospital in San Francisco, located in Chinatown, faces financial challenges common in underserved areas. Many patients are elderly with limited incomes and rely on Medicare and Medi-Cal. The hospital…
Takeda’s Entyvio snags second FDA approval as ‘subcutaneous option’ for Crohn’s disease
The FDA has approved the subcutaneous administration of Takeda Pharmaceuticals' Entyvio for maintenance therapy in adult patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease after induction therapy via IV administration. The approval was…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Share your new hires, promotions, and job changes with us so we can share them with others. This week, Athira Pharma hired Javier San Martin as chief medical officer, previously…
UK drug shortages have been exacerbated by Brexit, say analysts
Health analysts are calling on UK ministers to address the severe shortages of medicines that have become the "new normal" since Brexit. The Nuffield Trust has warned that global supply…
Using AI to trace the origins of metastatic cancer cells
A team of cancer researchers has developed an AI model that can trace the origins of metastatic cancer cells in the body, improving outcomes for patients. In a study published…
New AI tool enhances medical imaging with deep learning and text analysis
Researchers developed the MONET foundation model to connect medical images to text based on medically relevant ideas, aiding in medical AI development. They collected over 100,000 dermatology image-text pairs to…
This Heart Attack Hits Young Women, But Doctors Often Unaware
Toniya Farmer experienced a heart attack but faced delays in diagnosis and treatment due to gender biases in healthcare. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) affects women, predominantly premenopausal, due to…
AI Surpasses Harvard Docs on Clinical Reasoning Test
A study comparing an AI model's clinical reasoning with that of physicians found the AI outperformed residents and attending physicians in simulated cases, despite more instances of incorrect reasoning. The…
Salmonella Infections Linked To Contaminated Basil Sold At Trader Joe’s, CDC Warns
The CDC has issued a warning about salmonella infections linked to contaminated basil sold at Trader Joe's, reporting 12 cases in seven states. Trader Joe's has recalled the affected product…
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test- GPAT 2024 Registration Begins, Know Schedule, Eligibility Criteria, Fee, Exam Scheme, All Details Here
The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2024 registration has started. The exam schedule, eligibility criteria, fee, and exam scheme are all important details that candidates need to be aware of.…