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…
At-home HPV testing boosts cervical cancer screening participation
A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research found that mailing at-home self-sampling kits for HPV testing significantly increased cervical cancer screening participation in…
Heart transplant recipient’s journey: From patient to advocate
Glen Kelley, a heart transplant recipient, shared his journey at the ISHLT conference in Prague. After battling cancer and heart disease, he received two transplants and faced multiple health challenges.…
Even Women Doctors Find Their Symptoms Aren’t Taken Seriously
In early 2014, Dr. Ilene Ruhoy experienced dismissal of her health complaints, leading to a delayed tumor diagnosis. This reflects a systemic issue where women's symptoms are often not taken…
Extension Data Reported for Chronic Hand Eczema Treatment
Data from an extension study of delgocitinib cream supports positive results from phase 3 trials for chronic hand eczema. The extension study showed continued efficacy and tolerability over 36 weeks,…