Novartis reports sales up 12% in Q3 2023 as ‘pure-play’ transformation complete
Novartis reported a 12% increase in sales in the third quarter of 2023, leading to an upgrade in its full-year guidance for core operating income. The company has completed its…
We wish we’d written that: STAT staffers’ favorite stories of 2023
The content summarizes various health and science stories that made an impact in 2023. It covers topics such as the rise of weight loss drugs, approval of CRISPR-based therapy, abortion…
Nearly 89 000 appointments in England were lost during junior doctors’ strike in December
Almost 89,000 appointments and procedures were postponed in England due to a three-day strike by junior doctors in December, bringing the total number of rescheduled appointments to over 1.21 million…
Dapagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure, T2D
A study published in eClinicalMedicine found that for patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes, dapagliflozin does not reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), but it does reduce some cardiovascular…
Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine’s veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill
The Endocrine Society applauds Governor Mike Dewine's veto of an Ohio law that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors. The bill contradicts mainstream medical practice and scientific evidence and…
What You Need to Know
For many women, sexual desire fluctuates due to changes in relationships, stress, and physical changes. However, approximately 10% of women experience a low sex drive that causes distress, known as…
Beetroot Juice Improves Fitness, Function in COPD Patients
A study published in the European Respiratory Journal found that daily consumption of nitrate-rich beetroot juice significantly improved blood pressure, vascular function, and exercise capacity in adults with COPD over…
Smoking affects brain volume finds a new study
A new study has found that smoking can have a negative impact on brain volume. The study suggests that smoking is associated with a decrease in brain volume, which can…
To Combat Illness in LGBTQ+ Communities, Health Groups Must Tap Into ‘Chosen Circles’
LGBTQ+ Americans are experiencing illness due to a lack of inclusive health information and discrimination within the traditional healthcare system. A survey found that 27% of LGBTQ+ respondents got sick…
Navigating switch to Google Analytics 4 important for tracking website performance
In July 2023, Google switched to Google Analytics 4 for analyzing web traffic. Proper setup of Google Analytics 4 is necessary for effectively comparing changes in web traffic. Ophthalmologists must…