STAT+: What the Dana-Farber, Brigham divorce means for patients
When Sarah, a mother of two, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 at the…
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World News in Brief: Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine
Peace requires strong mobilization for human rights, sustainable development and the environment, UN Secretary-General António…
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Many Patients Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For … – Managed Healthcare Executive
Many Patients Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For … Managed Healthcare Executive Read Original Article: Many…
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FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research – NBC News
FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research NBC News Read Original Article:…
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FDA Surprises By Not Approving Nasal Spray Alternative To EpiPens – KFF Health News
FDA Surprises By Not Approving Nasal Spray Alternative To EpiPens KFF Health News Read Original Article:…
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Nasal spray alternative to EpiPen faces setback as FDA seeks fresh … – Reuters.com
Nasal spray alternative to EpiPen faces setback as FDA seeks fresh … Reuters.com Read Original Article:…
World News in Brief: Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine
Peace requires strong mobilization for human rights, sustainable development and the environment, UN Secretary-General António…
STAT+: Travere kidney drug narrowly fails confirmatory trial following FDA approval
Travere Therapeutics said Thursday that a study meant to confirm the benefit of its newly…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA finds problems at Novo’s main U.S. factory; polarizing ALS drug heads for FDA scrutiny
Hello, everyone, and how are you this fine, sunny morning? We are doing just fine,…
Maternity care: Leicester services are downgraded for understaffing and risky triage delays
Understaffing and triage delays that led patients to give up waiting and discharge themselves have…
Congenital syphilis: Public health failures are blamed for “alarming” increase in cases in Mississippi
The southern US state of Mississippi reported a 1000% increase in cases of congenital syphilis…
The BMJ’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2040
The 2023 synthesis report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change leaves no doubt about…
Scabies: UK treatment shortage poses public health threat, warn dermatologists
Manufacturers of scabies treatments are being urged to increase production by the British Association of…
Sharp Scratch episode 89: What’s in a name?
In this episode of Sharp Scratch we talk all about names. We discuss the nuances…
Legally blocked: the right to health
Are covid and long covid occupational diseases? The testimonies of health professionals who work long…
Proximally white and distally pink nails
A man in his 60s presented with a six month history of fingernail discoloration. The…
Treating appendicitis . . . and other stories
Long term outcomes of medically treated acute appendicitisA follow-up study of a Swedish trial that…
Health secretary is “still misleading public” about doctors’ pensions and pay, says BMA
The BMA has accused England’s secretary of state for health and social care, Steve Barclay,…
Seven days in medicine: 13-19 September 2023
InsomniaDraft guidance advises new treatment optionThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended…
STAT+: They carry a gene for ALS but aren’t sick. What does medical research owe them?
Nine months after her mom died of ALS, Jean Swidler walked into a doctor’s office…
STAT+: What to know about the polarizing ALS drug headed for FDA scrutiny next week
Years of polarizing scientific discourse and bruising online debate will come to a head next…
Opinion: Brain drain, skills loss, and other unintended consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade
Every day at the Kansas clinic where I perform abortions, I take care of pregnant…
Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Brain Size and Child IQ … – Neuroscience News
Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Brain Size and Child IQ … Neuroscience News Read Original Article:…
Prenatal Exposure to Nonpersistent Environmental Chemicals and … – JAMA Network
Prenatal Exposure to Nonpersistent Environmental Chemicals and … JAMA Network Read Original Article: Prenatal Exposure to…
Common Environmental Chemicals May Be Tied to Postpartum … – Medpage Today
Common Environmental Chemicals May Be Tied to Postpartum … Medpage Today Read Original Article: Common Environmental…
Iran using UN nuclear watchdog to ‘retaliate’ against criticism: Grossi
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Wednesday that Iran is…
News in Brief 20 September 2023
Climate Ambition Summit: UN chief urges governments to ‘hit fast forward’ Armenia/ Azerbaijan: UN reiterates…
Many Patients Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For … – Managed Healthcare Executive
Many Patients Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For … Managed Healthcare Executive Read Original Article: Many…
FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research – NBC News
FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research NBC News Read Original Article:…
FDA Surprises By Not Approving Nasal Spray Alternative To EpiPens – KFF Health News
FDA Surprises By Not Approving Nasal Spray Alternative To EpiPens KFF Health News Read Original Article:…
Nasal spray alternative to EpiPen faces setback as FDA seeks fresh … – Reuters.com
Nasal spray alternative to EpiPen faces setback as FDA seeks fresh … Reuters.com Read Original Article:…
Genetic biomarker may predict severity of food allergy
Researchers reported for the first time that a genetic biomarker may be able to help…
STAT+: Approval setback for EpiPen alternative puts spotlight on common anti-competition tactic
Americans who suffer severe allergic reactions won’t have alternatives to autoinjectors like the Epipen for…
STAT+: Hearing on Medicare drug price negotiation gets unusually heated
WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats fought it out over Medicare drug price negotiation Wednesday at…
Weed smokers often can’t work for the government. Some Republicans want to keep it that way
WASHINGTON — Roughly three quarters of states have legalized marijuana either for medical or recreational…
New Mars gravity analysis improves understanding of possible ancient ocean
The first use of a novel method of analyzing Mars’ gravitational force supports the idea…
Newly discovered bone stem cell causes premature skull fusion
Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the top of the skull in infants, is caused by…
Health chief hails ‘historic milestone’ in race to avert next pandemic
UN Member States on Wednesday pledged to prevent a repeat of the devastating health and…
STAT+: Novartis is scolded by U.K. trade group for the fourth time this year over Entresto promotions
For the fourth time this year, Novartis has been reprimanded by a U.K. trade group…
Free Covid tests will be offered again to all U.S. households
The federal government is again offering free Covid-19 tests to Americans, providing a fifth round…
Video consultations are here to stay
Helen Salisbury, 29 JulySalisbury voices her disappointment with video consultations in general practice.1 In my…
Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure
Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures…
Newfound brain circuit explains why infant cries prompt milk release
Hearing the sound of a newborn’s wail can trigger the release of oxytocin, a brain…
Black holes eat faster than previously expected
While previous researchers have hypothesized that black holes eat slowly, new simulations indicate that black…
Prehistoric fish fills 100 million year gap in evolution of the skull
X-rays of an ancient jawless fish shows earliest-known example of internal cartilage skull, unlike that…
STAT+: Northeastern among sites chosen by CDC to establish ‘National Weather Service’ for infectious disease
Northeastern University has been selected for a leading role in a new national network formed…
STAT+: A breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug gave them the gift of time. But miracles come with complications.
The small box full of promises arrived at Jessica Anderson’s home on her 31st birthday….
Researchers use AI to measure recovery from treatment-resistant depression
Researchers say they’ve been able to measure recovery from treatment-resistant depression through brain scans —…
What do different countries call junior doctors?
bmj;382/sep20_10/p2130/FAF1faAt the BMA annual meeting in July, the then foundation year 1 doctor Sai Pillarisetti…
Royal college president apologises to female surgeons for “misguided” comments that undermined diversity agenda
The president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England has apologised for “gaslighting” female…
SAS doctors to be balloted on whether to strike over pay
Specialist, associate specialist, and specialty (SAS) doctors in England are to be balloted on whether…
World News in Brief: Afghan rights, Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire, road safety campaign
Afghanistan’s de facto authorities have been using torture as a tool to extract confessions from…
STAT Virtual Event: Putting AI to the Test
Editor’s note: A livestream of the event will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
FDA asks for more data before considering needle-free anaphylaxis treatment
ARS Pharma had high hopes that the FDA on Tuesday would approve its flagship product,…
More than half the world’s population lack basic health services as progress stalls
Progress towards providing the world with universal healthcare is stagnating and more than half of…