STAT+: Zantac lawsuits are tossed out as judge lambasts lack of evidence showing links to cancer
Several big drugmakers — Sanofi, GSK, Pfizer and Boehringer Ingelheim — will not have to…
Month: December 2022
STAT+: The prices of 7 drugs were hiked without proof of new benefits, costing the U.S. $805 million in 2021
During 2021, drugmakers substantially raised prices on seven widely used medicines without any new clinical…
Apple scores victory in dispute over heart monitoring technologies in Apple Watch
In a significant victory, Apple has successfully challenged patents at the center of a high-profile…
STAT+: France’s drug regulator is under investigation for its handling of a thyroid drug
France’s drug regulator is being investigated for issuing misleading information in connection with a thyroid…
Staff shortage led to death of paediatrician from neglect, says coroner
A retired consultant paediatrician who worked for 45 years in the NHS died of neglect…
Update to living systematic review on effectiveness of heterologous and homologous covid-19 vaccine regimens
This living systematic review by Au and Cheung (BMJ 2022;379:e069989) has been updated. For the…
How neurons regulate their excitability autonomously
Nerve cells can regulate their sensitivity to incoming signals autonomously. A new study has now…
‘Unwinding’ chromosomes: A unique perspective on determinants of chromosomal width
Mitotic chromosomes are pivotal for the inheritance of genetic material. Now, it is already known…
Peekaboo! Tiny, hidden galaxy provides a peek into the past
Peeking out from behind the glare of a bright foreground star, astronomers have uncovered the…
Study shows promise of new anti-KRAS drug for pancreatic cancer
A small molecule inhibitor that attacks the difficult to target, cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS, found…
Energy-efficient computing with tiny magnetic vortices
A large percentage of energy used today is consumed in the form of electrical power…
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New antimalarial drug requires higher doses to cure infection
A new antimalarial drug is being introduced at a dose that is too low to…
Redesigning diabetes technology to detect low blood sugar in older adults with diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
A human factors engineer and health services researcher is developing and testing user-friendly health information…
Hurricane’s effects killed sturgeon in Apalachicola River
As hurricane Michael churned through the Gulf of Mexico to make landfall near Florida’s Apalachicola…
Researchers use ultrasound waves to move objects hands-free
Researchers have discovered a new method to move objects using ultrasound waves, opening the door…
STAT+: “This is not a cure”: Consensus begins to emerge on new Alzheimer’s drug
NEW YORK — A consensus may be emerging about how to prescribe the new Alzheimer’s…
STATUS List Spotlight: A Conversation with Otis Brawley
Editor’s note: A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 2 p.m. This February,…
STAT+: U.S. delays backing for patent waivers on Covid-19 therapies and diagnostics
The U.S. government will not support extending a Dec. 17 deadline for waiving intellectual property…
Opinion: Victims of domestic abuse should get the same top-notch concussion care as athletes
Two vastly different experiences — serving as a “guest coach” on the sidelines for a…
Parkinson’s medication improved blood pressure in teens with Type 1 diabetes
Teens with Type 1 diabetes who took bromocriptine, a medication usually prescribed to treat Parkinson’s…
Pension changes won’t stem doctor exodus, warns BMA
Proposed changes to NHS pension arrangements designed to stop senior doctors leaving the workforce because…
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STAT+: Gossamer drug for lung hypertension achieves study goal but with subpar treatment effect
Gossamer Bio said Tuesday that its experimental drug for pulmonary arterial hypertension achieved the main…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA fast tracks OTC version of Narcan; Express Scripts to keep Humira on its formulary but add biosimilars
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? A steely gray sky is hovering this morning…
Researchers propose new structures to harvest untapped source of freshwater
An almost limitless supply of fresh water exists in the form of water vapor above…
STAT+: Karuna Therapeutics replaces its CEO, suggesting takeover unlikely soon
Karuna Therapeutics said Tuesday that its CEO, Steve Paul, will be replaced by Bill Meury,…
Partha Kar: In praise of social media for doctors
Social media can be a fascinating part of the medical world—an intriguing cocktail of joyousness…
What Italy’s lurch to the right means for its healthcare
Much has changed since covid-19 first shocked Italy—and Europe—in February 2020,1 not least the country’s…
Why I . . . swim outdoors in cold water
“I’m looking forward to swimming in cold water at the Hampstead Heath Mixed Pond. It’s…
NHS estate is in dire condition and harming patient care, BMA report warns
Crumbling and outdated buildings in need of repair and modernisation are hindering doctors from providing…
John Launer: Words I want to ban
Which words or phrases would you like to see disappear from doctors’ vocabulary? I’d nominate…
Managing risk from conflicts of interest in guideline development committees
Evidence informed guidelines produced by global institutions, government bodies, and professional or charitable health organisations…
Congress has its sights set too low on addiction, advocates charge
Judging by lawmakers’ words, addiction might be the most bipartisan topic in Washington. For years,…
Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging In Adolescents, Study Finds
According to the researchers, this shows that the pandemic not only affected these young people’s mental…
Opinion: Pediatricians and parents on the brink: This is their March 2020
In March 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the United States, the nation’s pediatric…
STAT+: ‘Who is the real pioneer?’: Apple and AliveCor go head-to-head over crucial heart monitoring tech for smartwatches
Two years after it accused Apple of copying its heart monitoring technology and putting it…
Psychedelic therapy is moving to the next frontier: workplace perk
Acupuncture and chiropractic care weren’t always the common fixtures of employer benefit plans they are…
iTHRIV Awards $200000 to Pediatric, Prenatal and Cancer Research – UVA Health Newsroom
iTHRIV Awards $200000 to Pediatric, Prenatal and Cancer Research UVA Health Newsroom Read Original Article: iTHRIV…
Prenatal wellness classes reduced mothers’ depression up to 8 years later – Healio
Prenatal wellness classes reduced mothers’ depression up to 8 years later Healio Read Original Article: Prenatal…
What Social Media Is Doing to Our Concept of Being Pregnant – Vogue
What Social Media Is Doing to Our Concept of Being Pregnant Vogue Read Original Article: What…
Supporting Families and Protecting Life at Pregnancy Clinic – Cedarville University
Supporting Families and Protecting Life at Pregnancy Clinic Cedarville University Read Original Article: Supporting Families and…
Jackson County Health Department awarded $3K to support Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative – WILX
Jackson County Health Department awarded $3K to support Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative WILX Read Original Article:…
Our Favorite Celebrity Pregnancy Reveals – The Root
Our Favorite Celebrity Pregnancy Reveals The Root Read Original Article: Our Favorite Celebrity Pregnancy Reveals –…
Pregnancy Outcomes on Long-Acting Antiretroviral – Medscape
Pregnancy Outcomes on Long-Acting Antiretroviral Medscape Read Original Article: Pregnancy Outcomes on Long-Acting Antiretroviral – Medscape…
New study sheds light on how neurons respond to aged-related iron accumulation
A recent study details the neuronal response to excessive iron accumulation, which is associated with…
News in Brief 05 December 2022
UNICEF appeal to help children in crisis Sudan: Human rights chief welcomes new pact Development…
Immunotherapy eliminates disease-causing cells in mice with MS-like disease
Researchers have shown that the cancer therapy known as CAR-T can be applied to multiple…
The majority of California’s coastal airports are vulnerable to increased flooding caused by climate change
A new study has found that 39 out of 43 coastal airports in California have…
Small glowing protein allows researchers to peer deeper into living tissues
Biomedical and genetic engineers have designed a small fluorescent protein that emits and absorbs light…
Researchers advance insights into cause of ripples on icicles
Experimental physicists growing icicles are closer to understanding why some form with ripples up and…
New quantum dots study uncovers implications for biological imaging
Researchers report the synthesis of semiconductor ‘giant’ core-shell quantum dots with record-breaking emissive lifetimes. In…