‘Fundamental cultural change’ in NCHD working conditions needed – Minister
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly emphasized the need for a cultural change in working conditions for NCHDs as part of workforce reforms. He highlighted the progress made in improving junior doctors'…
Breaking News: Non-invasive Testing for Endometriosis on the Way
Researchers at Oxford University have developed a non-invasive diagnostic test for endometriosis called DETECT, which uses a novel imaging system to detect the early stages of the condition. Early results…
MedStar Health, DispatchHealth launch acute care at home partnership
MedStar Health in Washington D.C. team up with DispatchHealth to provide acute care services to patients recently discharged from MedStar facilities, focusing on preventing readmissions. DispatchHealth offers in-home urgent care…
As Republicans Wrestle With IVF, the Biden Administration Expands Benefits
Republican lawmakers are facing challenges in navigating their stance on in vitro fertilization, as their supporters argue about when life begins. The federal government has expanded fertility benefits, offering up…
First children enrolled in CooperVision’s myopia care initiative
CooperVision has launched its Generation Sight initiative to provide myopia management for underserved children, with the first participants enrolled in Boston and Chicago. The program offers free treatment with CooperVision’s…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Poseida Therapeutics has hired Syed Rizvi as their new chief medical officer. Rizvi previously worked at Caribou Biosciences in the same role. If you have any exciting new hires, promotions,…
Ageing workforce is putting future of medical education and research at risk, warns Medical Schools Council
The Medical Schools Council warns that the UK's ability to conduct scientific research and educate medical students is in jeopardy due to an ageing clinical academic workforce. Data shows that…
First atlas of the human ovary with cell-level resolution is a step toward artificial ovary
Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a detailed atlas of the human ovary, identifying the different compartments and processes involved in follicle maturation and egg production. This new…
Championing Universal Health Rights with AZoNetwork
World Health Day 2024, with the theme 'My Health, My Right,' calls for universal access to quality health services and essential health determinants. In response to global health challenges, the…
How My New Golf Hobby Made Me Healthier in Unexpected Ways
For years, the author resisted trying golf due to various preconceptions about the sport. Eventually, they gave it a shot and fell in love with it despite bad scores. Surprisingly,…