Discovery explains cancer chemotherapy resistance, offers solution
Researchers have uncovered a novel pathway that explains how cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapies,…
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Rare Ebola outbreak declared in Uganda
An outbreak of Ebola virus has been declared in Uganda after a case was confirmed…
Fish to help in search for MS drugs
The zebrafish serves as a model organism for researchers around the world: it can be…
How the brain develops: A new way to shed light on cognition
Researchers introduce a new neurocomputational model of the human brain that could bridge the gap…
Don’t look at me like that!
Does eye-contact always attract attention? Not in every case, as a research team has recently…
Genetic variants linked to congenital urinary tract obstruction in males
Genetic variation affecting developmental genes not previously linked to urethral development may contribute to a…
Tumors form temporary structures to avoid immunotherapy treatments
Scientists have shown how tumor cells evade immunotherapy by generating unique, temporary cell-in-cell structures, where…
Gel treats gum disease by fighting inflammation
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum…
Telehealth makes hearing health care more equitable
Scientists explore how digital health solutions can expand audiology services in clinical and research settings….
Passive cooling system could benefit off-grid locations
A new passive cooling system relies on evaporation and radiation and requires no electricity. The…
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Alarm over Iranian woman’s death after ‘improper’ hijab arrest
The acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif, expressed alarm on Tuesday at the…
Teaching about gambling harms in medical school—an opportunity
The coroner’s verdict into the suicide of 24 year old Jack Ritchie, who had been…
Removing antenatal care from GPs is yet another blow to continuity of care
As usual, Salisbury makes some excellent observations. As a GP working in the same region,…
To stem overdoses, Canada is offering safer opioids. Advocates want the U.S. to do the same
TORONTO — The Finks, married just a month earlier, sat down for their appointment, Kim…
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With autocorrect and auto-generated email responses, algorithms offer plenty of assistance to help people express…
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High-fat diets trigger inflammatory immune cell generation in bone
Scientists have shown that high-fat diets can cause rapid changes in the bone marrow of…
Epic hits a crossroads, judge rules on UnitedHealth’s Change bid, & Meta faces health data pressure
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Researchers decipher the mechanism that enables skin cancer to metastasize to the brain — and inhibited its spread by 80 percent
Researchers have deciphered a mechanism that enables skin cancer to metastasize to the brain and…
For Black patients, nixing ‘race adjustment’ may improve kidney transplant odds, study finds
Using equations to calculate kidney function that do not include race adjustments would result in…
Home ownership leads to less happiness than expected, study finds
We aren’t very good at predicting what will make us happy, according to a new…
Pandemic did not weaken student trust in higher education overall
Despite major COVID-19 disruptions, a survey study involving more than 8,300 students at 29 colleges…
Balkrishna Kantilal Parikh
bmj;378/sep20_14/o2265/FAF1faBalkrishna Kantilal Parikh (“Bal”) was born was born in Patan, Gujarat, India. He qualified from…
Sexual harassment and abuse in the health sector: data are needed to inform our response
Five years ago, #metoo detonated a global movement as millions of women, and some men,…
Matt Morgan: An ordinary death
The palliative care physician and author Kathryn Mannix described the death of Queen Elizabeth II…
Helen Salisbury: Bank holiday blues
Bank holidays are always a bit of a headache in general practice. The demand from…
Heart medication shows potential as treatment for alcohol use disorder
A medication for heart problems and high blood pressure may also be effective for treating…
STATUS List Spotlight: Leading JAMA Through Turmoil ft. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Haleon argues it’s not liable for any Zantac claims; FDA steps up surprise inspections in India
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Crystal clear blue…
Rising energy prices: are people choosing between oxygen and heating?
While NHS leaders warn of “intolerable” winter pressure from rising energy prices,1 and hospitals are…
Long covid: protesters outside the White House demand better care
Protesters took to the pavement outside the White House on 19 September to demand a…
Medical schools: More UK students choosing eastern Europe raises concerns over knowledge levels
The number of British doctors obtaining their medical degrees in eastern Europe is increasing, raising…
How to recognise and respond to reproductive coercion
What you need to knowReproductive coercion refers to actions taken by a person’s partner or…
Menstrual health for all requires wider high level commitment
In August 2022, the Scottish government declared that local authorities must provide access to free…
Why I . . . do calligraphy
A simple request from a friend led medical registrar Sneha Narayanaswami to take up a…
Should “safe space” material be kept confidential?
Airline pilot Martin Bromiley began a campaign to create the Health Service Safety Investigations Branch…
Hungary requires doctors to present women with fetal vital signs before abortion
Doctors in Hungary must provide women with “a clearly identifiable indication of fetal vital signs”…
Fossil fuels: Health professionals call for legally binding plan for global phase out
Healthcare professionals have urged governments across the world to lay out a legally binding plan…
Adderall Drug Shortage: What ADHD Patients Need To Know
The need for Adderall has accelerated during the COVID pandemic as more patients are receiving…
Study Finds Drinking Tea Daily May Improve Health, Prevent Disease, Lengthens Life
Chinese scientists found that drinking two-to-four cups of tea lowered the risk of Type 2…
Opinion: Hospital financing in black and white
During our training as doctors, we have rotated through safety-net hospitals, elite academic medical centers,…
Poxviruses, outbreaks, and Ebola: A Q&A with a retiring CDC expert on bad bugs
In the last week of August, one of the world’s foremost poxvirus experts retired from…
Opinion: Preventive services can improve Americans’ health, but they are now on trial
Twelve years after the Affordable Care Act was enacted, it appears to be here to…
A new study asks: Are we harming blood donors by taking blood from them?
One question has plagued the field of blood donation for as long as there have…
Coors, Mondelez, and other big food companies want to sell CBD-filled food and drinks. The FDA is staunchly opposed
WASHINGTON — Major food makers are ready to cash in on selling CBD-filled foods and…
STAT+: New CRISPR startup, drawing big-name backers, seeks to fix diseases caused by large DNA errors
A new CRISPR startup — backed by some big names in venture capital — is…
STAT+: Minimal compliance, or meaningful change? Epic faces a crossroads as new rules put pressure on health data sharing
In the business of selling record-keeping software to hospitals, Epic Systems is breaking away from…
World Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Pipeline Market Report 2022: Comparative Analysis at Various Stages of Development and Information on Clinical Trials in Progress – ResearchAndMarkets.com – Business Wire
World Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Pipeline Market Report 2022: Comparative Analysis at Various Stages of…
4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC finds – CNN
4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC finds CNN CDC: Over…
Blake Lively shares pregnancy pics to thwart paparazzi – CNN
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Read: Crisis pregnancy centers push back against AG’s consumer advisory warning – Boston.com
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