South Africa has amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing
South Africa recently made changes to its national health research guidelines allowing…
Diabetes drug semaglutide proves beneficial for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity
The diabetes drug semaglutide, known as Ozempic, has shown positive effects in…
AKI Intervention Falls Short of Improving Patient Outcomes
A study presented at Kidney Week 2024 shows that recommendations made by…
1 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized From E-Coli Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
A multi-state E-coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter-pounder hamburgers has affected dozens…
Septerna’s Upsized IPO Brings In $288M to Support a Pipeline of GPCR Drugs
Septerna, a biotech company, has entered the market with a lack of…
Do nothing…or do something?
Dr. Brendan O'Shea discusses the importance of UNAIDs Global Partnership for Action…
Voters Fret High Medical Bills Are Being Ignored by Presidential Rivals
As the 2024 presidential campaign nears its end, American voters express deep…
Adjuvant radiation reduces recurrence of localized cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
A study presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting…
The patent system’s ‘fundamental flaws’
First Opinion is a platform on STAT that features articles on life…
Medical leaders call for more training posts as competition for places increases
Applications to specialty training places in general practice and psychiatry are on…