Oncologists Voice Ethical Concerns Over AI in Cancer Care
A recent survey of 204 US oncologists revealed ethical concerns about using artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer treatment decision-making. Most oncologists supported patient consent for AI use and believed they…
Know Dangerous Pitfalls Of Diet Culture; Expert Explains Benefits Of Intuitive Eating
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important, but often leads to falling into the trap of diet culture, which glorifies thinness and promotes restrictive eating habits. This can result in negative…
CDSCO Panel Tells AstraZeneca on Durvalumab
AstraZeneca was told by the CDSCO panel to submit an analysis of clinical data specific to the Asian and Indian population regarding their drug Durvalumab. The panel emphasized the importance…
Novartis Pays $150M to Nab a Phase 3-Ready Protein Degrader for Prostate Cancer
Novartis is expanding its presence in prostate cancer with the acquisition of the small molecule drug ARV-766 from Arvinas for $150 million upfront, with the potential for up to $1…
Political optics and the Emergency Department
Dr. Chris Luke discusses his evolving views on politicians, influenced by his childhood experiences and the political figures of his time. He recalls his dislike for Nixon and Thatcher, yet…
Salesforce, IQVIA expand partnership to codevelop Life Sciences Cloud
IQVIA has expanded its partnership with Salesforce to enhance its customer engagement platform for the life sciences industry. The companies will use IQVIA's Orchestrated Customer Engagement Platform and Salesforce's CRM…
Congress Likely to Kick the Can on Covid-Era Telehealth Policies
Lawmakers are facing a year-end deadline to decide on covid-era payment changes for telehealth services, including allowing patients to stay at home for medical visits. During a Capitol Hill hearing,…
SHEA Spring explores future of epidemiology, stewardship, more
SHEA Spring conference, organized by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, is scheduled to take place from April 16 to 19 in Houston. The theme for this year is…
Readers on making antidepressants available OTC and more
STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor in response to First Opinion essays to encourage discussion on difficult issues. The content highlights stories from Carlinville and Conques that demonstrate acts…
Covid-19: Charities question inquiry’s “refusal” to fully examine mental health impact
Thirty organizations, including mental health charities and bereaved families' organizations, are urging the UK Covid-19 Inquiry to prioritize the mental health effects of the pandemic. They are concerned that mental…