Remembering Ted’s trailblazing transplant
Ireland's first organ transplant took place 60 years ago in Dublin. Ted Tobin, a 21-year-old man suffering from kidney failure, became the first transplant recipient. The surgery, involving a deceased…
Vaccine Exemptions Increased Among US Children in Kindergarten After COVID-19
A study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found that national coverage of state-required vaccines among kindergarten children is below prepandemic levels, with an increase in vaccine exemptions in…
Ready to Revolutionize Your Weight Loss? Use These 5 Groundbreaking Strategies for a Healthier You!
The article highlights five cutting-edge weight loss strategies: mindful eating, the link between sleep and weight loss, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), vibration plate training, and gut health. Mindful eating encourages…
AI value-based care platform buys division of data analytics company Arcadia
GuideHealth, a value-based care provider, has acquired Arcadia's value-based care services division and managed services organization. It will use Arcadia's data analytics platform in conjunction with its AI to provide…
2023 Is a Wrap – KFF Health News
The podcast "The Host" discusses various health policy issues from the year 2023, including rising health care costs, insurance coverage, pregnancy complications, and abortion debates. The Biden administration's accomplishments in…
FDA declines to approve gefapixant for chronic cough a second time
The FDA has issued a complete response letter declining to approve a new drug application for gefapixant as a treatment for adults with refractory or unexplained chronic cough. This decision…
2023 in review, and a look at biotech in 2024
In the last episode of "The Readout LOUD," STAT's biotech podcast, the hosts reflect on the biggest stories of 2023, discuss the best and worst CEOs in the industry, and…
England and Scotland see sharp rise in covid and flu cases as hospitals struggle
The Winter Coronavirus Infection Study in England and Scotland found that around 4.3% of people had Covid-19 in December, up from 1.8% in November. The highest rates were observed in…
Allogeneic HCT after primary induction failure beneficial in leukemia
Immediate allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) after primary induction failure (PIF) offers long-term survival benefits for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Study findings showed a disease-free and overall…
Deciphering how amino acids control cell growth and autophagy in yeast
Amino acids are essential building blocks in the human body, critical for the production of proteins and various cellular functions. TORC1, a master protein regulator, is switched on with the…