STAT+: Pharmalittle: Data confirm benefits and risks of Lilly Alzheimer’s drug; Medicare aims to pay hospitals to stockpile essential drugs
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ARCH Venture Partners rises to the top of STAT’s 2023 biotech VC rankings
This article is adapted from the 2023 edition of STAT’s annual report, “Ranking biotech’s top…
Donanemab leads to modest slowing of Alzheimer’s progression, study finds
The Alzheimer’s disease treatment donanemab leads to a modest slowdown in cognitive decline in the…
Astronomers discover striking evidence of ‘unusual’ stellar evolution
Astronomers have found evidence that some stars boast unexpectedly strong surface magnetic fields, a discovery…
How skin cancer virus outcompetes host cell replication
Researchers have shown for the first time how Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV), which causes an…
Saving the planet with reduced routine DMARD blood monitoring frequency
The recent paper from Nakafero and colleagues1 adds to a growing evidence base showing that…
STAT+: Flagship, Pfizer team up in deal worth $7 billion
Pharma giant Pfizer is turning to venture firm Flagship for new drug development, signing a…
The best managers would be doctors
When Shakespeare wrote, “Now, gods, stand up for bastards . . . ,” he probably…
The NHS should focus on existing managers rather than hiring more
Limb cites a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research, which argues that increasing…
Habib Ur Rahman: orthopaedic surgeon who mentored Pakistani trainee doctors to gain experience in the UK
bmj;382/jul18_4/p1640/FAF1farahman180723.f1 Habib Rahman with his wife, Farzana RahmanHabib Rahman was a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in…
Cancer researchers vow to stick together after NCRI comes unglued
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) announced its closure at the end of June 2023,…
Religion as a social force in health: complexities and contradictions
The relationship between religion and public health regularly makes headlines in the press, with both…
Helen Salisbury: By their budgets shall you know them
“Show me your budget, and then I’ll know what you care about.”1 This quote is…
STAT+: Startup Neumora takes a novel depression drug to Phase 3
Neumora, a privately held biotech company, is moving into the final phase of testing with…
STAT+: As digital health tech proliferates, a new institute aims to cut through hype
A new $50 million nonprofit initiative aims to independently evaluate health technologies’ impact on costs…
From rapid cooling body bags to ‘prescriptions’ for AC, doctors prepare for a future of extreme heat
In Phoenix, where daytime temperatures are topping 110 degrees Fahrenheit for the third straight week,…
STAT+: Conservative group opposing PBM reform spends record number on lobbying
WASHINGTON — A conservative group advocating against changing how pharmacy middlemen operate spent more than…
STAT+: Medicare has a new plan to address drug shortages — but it could backfire
WASHINGTON — Medicare has a new proposal to pay hospitals more to stockpile essential drugs…
Opinion: AI can’t replicate this key part of practicing medicine
I’ve heard “WebMD said it could be cancer” countless times in my 15 years working…
Hearing aids may slow mental decline in those at higher risk of dementia, study finds
Doctors have long suspected that hearing loss in older adults hastens dementia, the cognitive decline…
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CONSUMER REPORTS: How to choose a prenatal vitamin – WAFB
CONSUMER REPORTS: How to choose a prenatal vitamin WAFB Read Original Article: CONSUMER REPORTS: How to…
Medicaid now covers prenatal care in Md. for undocumented … – Baltimore Sun
Medicaid now covers prenatal care in Md. for undocumented … Baltimore Sun Read Original Article: Medicaid…
Prenatal exposures; Angelman trial suspension; autistic adult well … – Spectrum – Autism Research News
Prenatal exposures; Angelman trial suspension; autistic adult well … Spectrum – Autism Research News Read Original…
My husband cursed me when I got pregnant — but I refuse to ‘divorce him’ – New York Post
My husband cursed me when I got pregnant — but I refuse to ‘divorce him’ New…
Abortion in Iowa is legal again, for now, after a judge blocks new restrictions – Yahoo News
Abortion in Iowa is legal again, for now, after a judge blocks new restrictions Yahoo News…
Husband screams ‘no’ after finding out wife is pregnant with their fourth child – Daily Mail
Husband screams ‘no’ after finding out wife is pregnant with their fourth child Daily Mail Read…
Grandma-to-be is ecstatic when pregnancy is revealed during game night – USA TODAY
Grandma-to-be is ecstatic when pregnancy is revealed during game night USA TODAY Read Original Article: Grandma-to-be…
Shawn Johnson and Andrew East on “Humbling” Pregnancy and Parenting Experiences – Yahoo Life
Shawn Johnson and Andrew East on “Humbling” Pregnancy and Parenting Experiences Yahoo Life Read Original Article:…
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Shares Rare Glimpse at Son Mason with Brother Reign: ‘Night Walk with My Boys’ – PEOPLE
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Shares Rare Glimpse at Son Mason with Brother Reign: ‘Night Walk with…
Lindsay Lohan Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Bader Shammas – E! NEWS
Lindsay Lohan Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Bader Shammas E! NEWS Read Original Article: Lindsay…
Report shows Tennessee Black women 2.5 more likely to die in pregnancy-related death – WSMV 4
Report shows Tennessee Black women 2.5 more likely to die in pregnancy-related death WSMV 4 Read…
Taapsee Pannu gives a witty response on being asked about her marriage plans: I’m not pregnant as yet – IndiaTimes
Taapsee Pannu gives a witty response on being asked about her marriage plans: I’m not…
Dad-To-Be Stresses Over Whether He Was Wrong To Choose Ailing Sister Over His Pregnant Wife – Twisted Sifter
Dad-To-Be Stresses Over Whether He Was Wrong To Choose Ailing Sister Over His Pregnant Wife Twisted…
Student Investigates Link Between Neighborhood Safety and … – Feinberg News Center
Student Investigates Link Between Neighborhood Safety and … Feinberg News Center Read Original Article: Student Investigates…
Less is best with caffeine, energy drinks during pregnancy – UT Southwestern
Less is best with caffeine, energy drinks during pregnancy UT Southwestern Read Original Article: Less is…
New federal pregnancy accommodation law – The San Diego Union … – The San Diego Union-Tribune
New federal pregnancy accommodation law – The San Diego Union … The San Diego Union-Tribune Read…
New Jersey parish’s Embrace Grace ministry walks with single … – Detroit Catholic
New Jersey parish’s Embrace Grace ministry walks with single … Detroit Catholic Read Original Article: New…
Pregnancies can be affected by the oppressive heat – KXAN.com
Pregnancies can be affected by the oppressive heat KXAN.com Read Original Article: Pregnancies can be affected…
Help Your Child Change Schools Like an Expert in 5th Grade
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News in Brief 17 July 2023
Honour Mandela’s legacy by fighting for equality and justice, says UN chief Russia: UN experts…
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Global immunisation rates show sign of post-pandemic rebound
New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, reveal signs…
Global childhood vaccinations edge closer to pre-pandemic levels: WHO report
Global childhood immunization coverage has nearly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report,…
Dry eyes: An integrative clinical approach from a holistic health … – Optometry Times
Dry eyes: An integrative clinical approach from a holistic health … Optometry Times Read Original Article:…
UAE salt cave offers alternative health remedies – Yahoo Singapore News
UAE salt cave offers alternative health remedies Yahoo Singapore News Read Original Article: UAE salt cave…
All about the Benjamins: Researchers decipher the secrets of Benjamin Franklin’s paper money
During his career, Benjamin Franklin printed nearly 2,500,000 money notes for the American Colonies using…
Immune cells in single file
There is news from the immune system: Dendritic cells migrate in a network along the…
New research shows babies’ immunological weak spot and strength
Columbia researchers have found why babies are susceptible to repeated bouts of common respiratory infections–but…
The missing Americans: Unprecedented US mortality far exceeds other wealthy nations
A new study found that more than one million US deaths per year — including…
What causes mudslides and floods after wildfires? Hint: It’s not what scientists thought
Scientists once assumed that flooding and mudslides after wildfires were linked to the waxy coating…
Researchers develop AI model to better predict which drugs may cause birth defects
Data scientists have created an artificial intelligence model that may more accurately predict which existing…