Early Detection of Melanoma Boosts Survival Rates
Skin cancer may seem less threatening than breast or colon cancer, but if you have…
Month: April 2022
STAT+: Endo wins a reprieve in an opioid lawsuit in Tennessee as appeals court overturns sanctions
Endo International won a key battle over its role in the opioid crisis in Tennessee…
STAT+: Louisiana accuses UnitedHealth and its OptumRx PBM of inflating drug costs for its Medicaid program
In the latest bid to pull back the curtain on pharmacy benefit managers, the Louisiana…
Women’s earnings drop after childbirth, study finds
When U.S. couples have their first child, mothers’ earnings still drop substantially relative to fathers’,…
STAT+: Pfizer faces criticism for arguing that intellectual property for its Covid-19 pill is a human right
Numerous advocacy groups and institutional shareholders are chiding Pfizer for arguing that its intellectual property…
Dying stars’ cocoons might explain fast blue optical transients
Using a newly developed model, astrophysicists present a new theory to explain fast blue optical…
Pterosaur discovery solves ancient feather mystery
Palaeontologists have discovered remarkable new evidence that pterosaurs, the flying relatives of dinosaurs, were able…
Astronomers identify likely location of medium-sized black holes
Intermediate-mass black holes are notoriously hard to find but a new study indicates there may…
New global forecasts of marine heatwaves foretell ecological and economic impacts
Researchers have developed global forecasts that can provide up to a year’s notice of marine…
In the race to solve Alzheimer’s disease, scientists find more needles in the haystack
The International Genomics of Alzheimer’s Project (IGAP) analyzed millions of genetic variants to come up…
It takes more than data to help patients and their families navigate the murky waters of living and dying
Several years ago, as a new pulmonary/critical care physician, I saw a patient who was…
An untrustworthy government during a pandemic—a lethal combination
At a time when millions of people were legally restricted from seeing their loved ones,…
Astronomers discover micronovae, a new kind of stellar explosion
A team of astronomers has observed a new type of stellar explosion — a micronova….
Covid-19: Has the spread of omicron BA.2 made antibody treatments redundant?
The US Food and Drug Administration has removed its authorisation for anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody treatment…
Air pollution linked to higher risk of COVID-19 in young adults
Residential exposure to ambient air pollutants is linked to an elevated risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection,…
No rest for new elephant mothers
Elephant herds do not slow down for mothers who’ve just given birth, according to new…
Ubiquitous nutrients suppress appetite and promote movement
In experiments on mice, researchers show that non-essential amino acids act as appetite suppressants and…
Fetal exposure to meds may affect infants’ brain development
A new study demonstrates that in utero exposure to mother’s antiepileptic or antidepressant medication may…
Unexpected protein could play role in common brain disorder
Scientists report that amyloid fibrils found in people with frontotemporal degeneration contain the little-known protein…
Windows to the soul: Pupils reveal ‘aphantasia’ — the absence of visual imagination
Picture this, if you will: Aphantasia can be detected with an eye-opening look into our…
Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus
Inhaled nanoparticles — human-made specks so minuscule they can’t be seen in conventional microscopes, found…
Balancing lipids and recycling to prevent mitochondrial meltdown
An international team has discovered that the cellular balance of lipid droplets can impact the…
Enzyme prevents brain activity from getting out of control
The brain has the ability to modify the contacts between neurons. Among other things, that…
Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela: expert on neglected tropical diseases and champion of local leadership
bmj;377/apr20_8/o1000/FAF1faCredit: LSHTMMwelecele Ntuli Malecela was born into a wealthy Tanzanian family, the daughter of a…
Nanostructures with improved stability for the development of more effective cancer nanomedicine
Most drugs used today have only one mechanism of action and it is both difficult…
Following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy may reduce the risk of preeclampsia
An analysis of health and dietary data for more than 8,500 pregnant women found that…
Government agrees to brief MPs on climate change after health leaders back hunger striker’s demands
A man ended a hunger strike of more than five weeks outside the UK parliament…
Geoengineering could return risk of malaria for one billion people
Geoengineering the climate would have massive repercussions for the health of billions of people at…
Impact of family background on children’s education unchanged in a century, research reveals
A study which looked at data from 92,000 individuals born between 1921 and 2011, has…
Virtual Event: A Conversation with the STAT Madness Crowd Favorite
Editor’s note: A livestream of the event will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Glaxo workers in the U.K. vote to strike; Alabama reaches $276 million deal over opioid crisis
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. You made it this far,…
Heart Disease Risk And Depression: A New Study Explores Whether The Two May Be Linked
A healthy lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of both depression and heart disease….
JAMA’s incoming chief editor promises to get political to improve health for all
It’s 7.30 am, but there is no whiff of morning weariness from Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo as…
COVID-19 Update: NYC Infections Rise As Mask Mandates May Return
COVID-19 cases in the city have been rising over the past month and a half,…
Primary aldosteronism
What you need to knowAldosterone excess can cause cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and renal diseaseConsider primary aldosteronism…
Covid-19: What went wrong after initial success in Laos?
Ahead of a declaration of a pandemic, in February 2020 Tankred Stöbe, of Médecins Sans…
Novel treatments in B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas
ABSTRACTThe improved understanding of lymphoma biology and recent advances in the field of cancer immunology…
Opinion: Not going all in on the 988 hotline will ensure its failure
Time is not on our side. With fewer than 100 days until the scheduled rollout…
Opinion: Listen: Covid turned the nation’s eyes to nursing homes. Have we already looked away?
When the Covid-19 pandemic began tearing across the country, it hit nursing homes hard. More…
STAT+: What counts as a breakthrough? 8 insights on the FDA’s approach to medical devices
The word breakthrough carries a kind of weight: It’s a dramatic step forward, a critical…
Health leaders urge PM to meet hunger striker’s demand that MPs be briefed on climate change
Senior health professionals, including the current and former editors in chief of The BMJ, have…
Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Tests May Have False Results – FDA.gov
Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Tests May Have False Results FDA.gov FDA warns that some prenatal blood tests…
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Prenatal attachment levels enhanced with positive body self-perception – Contemporary Obgyn
Prenatal attachment levels enhanced with positive body self-perception Contemporary Obgyn Read Original Article: Prenatal attachment levels…
Virtual visits for prenatal care – Contemporary Obgyn
Virtual visits for prenatal care Contemporary Obgyn Read Original Article: Virtual visits for prenatal care –…
DAF releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey > Air Force > Article Display – Air Force Link
DAF releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey > Air Force > Article Display Air Force Link Read…
LGBTQIA+ Terms Explained
There are many terms out there being used to describe individuals’ gender identity and sexuality….
News in Brief 19 April 2022
Ukraine: Aid agencies step up relief deliveries as humanitarian situation worsens Guterres calls for calm…
Young people key for COVID recovery and a sustainable future
Youth activism has been “pushing the world forward,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle…
Afghanistan: UN condemns deadly blasts at two schools in Kabul
The United Nations has condemned the deadly bomb blasts at two educational institutions in Afghanistan’s…
The American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM) Launches New Brand to Reflect Its Progressive Culture and Curriculum – PR Newswire
The American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM) Launches New Brand to Reflect Its Progressive Culture…