STAT+: CAR-T, recently used in a lupus patient, helps other autoimmune patients, too, in small study
SAN DIEGO — When the first lupus patient received CAR-T therapy, researchers watched in amazement as…
Month: December 2023
World News in Brief: Nearly a million children displaced in Gaza, Guatemala ‘coup’ concerns, ‘enduring menace’ of genocide
UN humanitarians in war-ravaged Gaza are “hanging on by our fingertips” with civil society on…
STAT+: Was CAR-T therapy a bystander or driver of lymphoma? Researchers examine first published case
SAN DIEGO — Researchers on Saturday presented an unusual case of a T cell lymphoma…
What happens when the brain loses a hub?
Neuroscientists have obtained the first direct recordings of the human brain in the minutes before…
Zika’s shape-shifting machinery, and a possible vulnerability
Viruses have limited genetic material — and few proteins — so all the pieces must…
Conjoined ‘racetracks’ make new optical device possible
Kerry Vahala and collaborators from UC Santa Barbara have found a unique solution to an…
Potential new drug treatment for multiple sclerosis
Pre-clinical studies using a small molecule drug have shown promise as a potential new treatment…
Genetic mutations that promote reproduction tend to shorten human lifespan, study shows
A study based on a review of genetic and health information from more than 276,000…
When is an aurora not an aurora?
While auroras occur at high latitude, the associated phenomena Steve and the picket fence occur…
Opinion: STAT readers on diagnostic tests, marijuana regulation, and pediatric oncology
STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays…
Prenatal RSV Infection Linked to Fetal Inflammation, Poorer Growth – Medpage Today
Prenatal RSV Infection Linked to Fetal Inflammation, Poorer Growth Medpage Today Read Original Article: Prenatal RSV…
Texas woman with risky pregnancy granted abortion despite state ban – BBC.com
Texas woman with risky pregnancy granted abortion despite state ban BBC.com Pregnant Texas woman says she’s…
9 Great Family Christmas Traditions You Should Start This Year
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‘Everybody is grieving’ in Gaza: UNRWA
The war has taken a huge toll on Gaza, leaving “everybody” grieving, said the Director…
News in Brief 8 December 2023
Gaza humanitarian disaster announces “breakdown” of society Haiti humanitarian crisis deepens as country awaits support…
Major breakthrough for severe asthma treatment
A landmark study has shown that severe asthma can be controlled using biologic therapies, without…
Veins of bacteria could form a self-healing system for concrete infrastructure
In hopes of producing concrete structures that can repair their cracks, researchers are putting a…
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Immersive VR goggles for mice unlock new potential for brain science
New miniature virtual reality (VR) goggles provide more immersive experiences for mice living in laboratory settings….
Fayetteville Navy veteran, VA talk about alternative medical treatments – KFSM 5Newsonline
Fayetteville Navy veteran, VA talk about alternative medical treatments KFSM 5Newsonline Read Original Article: Fayetteville Navy…
Climate change will increase wildfire risk and lengthen fire seasons
Wildfires are some of the most destructive natural disasters in the country, threatening lives, destroying…
Coral reefs in peril from record-breaking ocean heat
Record breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few…
Scholars say it’s time to declare a new epoch on the moon, the ‘lunar Anthropocene’
According to anthropologists and geologists, it’s time to acknowledge humans have become the dominant force…
New genes can arise from nothing
The complexity of living organisms is encoded within their genes, but where do these genes…
STAT+: Vertex gets a win as Colorado board leaves cystic fibrosis drug off a list of unaffordable medicines
In a win for Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a Colorado state board voted not to place the…
STAT+: Tough road ahead for Bluebird Bio despite FDA approval for sickle cell therapy
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval on Friday of two gene therapies for sickle cell…
STAT+: Medicare’s advisory committee isn’t sold on big pay raises for doctors
On Thursday, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission reviewed Medicare performance data and concluded that despite…
World News in Brief: Haiti’s humanitarian crisis, disease outbreaks in Sudan, UK sentencing reform
As Haiti faces a situation of “absolute brutal violence”, the deployment of a multi-national security…
Chronic fatigue syndrome estimated to affect 3.3 million in U.S., more than previously thought: CDC
Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults…
STAT+: A Q&A with the CEO of CRISPR Therapeutics on a historic approval and the road ahead
Editas Medicine, CRISPR Therapeutics, and Intellia Therapeutics were all started in the 2013-2014 time frame…
Opinion: After living with sickle cell disease for 39 years, I’m both excited and skeptical about the newly approved gene therapies
For 39 years, I have lived with sickle cell disease. As of late, the sickle…
In historic decision, FDA approves a CRISPR-based medicine for treatment of sickle cell disease
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the world’s first medicine based on CRISPR…
Morning Rounds: 3D-printed organs, antimicrobial resistance in Ukraine, and other major health stories of the day
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CRISPR is about to make history. Here’s the 5-minute rundown of what to expect
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Biden pharma patent proposal spurs fears; Klobuchar questions company behind price spike of lead poisoning antidote
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
ChatGPT often won’t defend its answers — even when it is right
ChatGPT may do an impressive job at correctly answering complex questions, but a new study…
Discrimination during pregnancy may alter circuits in infants’ brains
Racial discrimination and bias are painful realities and increasingly recognized as detrimental to the health…
New Zealand reverses landmark tobacco controls
Plans by the new government of New Zealand (Aotearoa) to abandon pioneering tobacco control measures…
GLP-1 receptor agonists: European drug regulator asks makers for evidence of self-harm
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has asked some licence holders of GLP-1 receptor agonists for…
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Opinion: STAT+: Health care AI requires a new Hippocratic oath
It was no surprise when the Biden administration recently outlined in a broad executive order…
Opinion: Clients bring politics into the therapy room. Here’s what that means for the therapist
“Can I tell you what I really think about what’s going on?” she asks, looking…
STAT+: New proposals for scientific misconduct investigations worry some research universities
Research universities are voicing concerns over some proposed changes to the process for reviewing scientific…
STAT+: Sen. Warren pushes for more data on Medicare Advantage coverage hurdles, denials
A bipartisan group of senators is urging the Biden administration to beef up the amount…
Texas judge rules woman with non-viable pregnancy can have an abortion – The Guardian US
Texas judge rules woman with non-viable pregnancy can have an abortion The Guardian US Texas judge…
Selena Gomez Congratulates ‘Spring Breakers’ Co-Star Ashley Benson on Pregnancy – Entertainment Tonight
Selena Gomez Congratulates ‘Spring Breakers’ Co-Star Ashley Benson on Pregnancy Entertainment Tonight Read Original Article: Selena…
The new pregnancy announcement is no announcement – The Washington Post – The Washington Post
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Mom Feet Is a Baffling Pregnancy Surprise – The Atlantic
Mom Feet Is a Baffling Pregnancy Surprise The Atlantic Read Original Article: Mom Feet Is a…