STAT+: Amgen reports first clinical data on new targeted cancer therapy
It’s been a busy week for a cancer drug target called PRMT5 that may play…
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Makers of toxic cough syrups face new actions; Cassava suffers new blow over Alzheimer’s drug
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
STAT+: European regulators once again recommend Amylyx’s ALS drug be rejected
LONDON — European regulators on Friday reiterated their view that an ALS treatment from Amylyx…
The fuel economy of a microswimmer
The amount of power a microswimmer needs to move can now be determined more easily….
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GPs can refer patients with low back pain to apps, says NICE
GPs can offer patients with non-specific low back pain access to digital apps to help…
Leadership roles in US surgery lack diversity, study finds
Surgical department leaders in the US do not reflect the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity…
Sharp Scratch episode 93: Baptism of fire
In this episode of Sharp Scratch we talk about all the daunting and worrying feelings…
What are the chances of having a second epileptic seizure?
The studyNeligan A, Adan G, Nevitt SJ, et al. Prognosis of adults and children following…
“Stopping the start”—new tobacco control measures for England
On 4 October 2023 the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, announced his intention to introduce…
He was named a MacArthur ‘genius’ fellow for research on gene regulation, but still has imposter syndrome
The youngest of this year’s class of MacArthur “genius grant” fellows, 35-year-old Jason Buenrostro was…
Opinion: Yes, everyone should get an updated Covid-19 vaccine
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that everyone in the U.S….
STAT+: Like a vampire, some cancer cells can suck the energy source from immune cells
As elite hunters of the immune system, T cells are constantly prowling our bodies for…
Prevention schemes are failing to achieve their potential, say experts
Efforts to prevent ill health have stalled and are failing to help reduce demand on…
Single-cell analysis of prenatal and postnatal human cortical … – Science
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Even during height of pandemic, most did not use prenatal telehealth – Medical Xpress
Even during height of pandemic, most did not use prenatal telehealth Medical Xpress Read Original Article:…
Statewide: Migrants and prenatal care – WSIU
Statewide: Migrants and prenatal care WSIU Read Original Article: Statewide: Migrants and prenatal care – WSIU…
Rights expert warns of potential abuse linked to ‘voluntarism’
The UN appointed independent expert on the sale and exploitation of children is calling on…
News in Brief 12 October 2023
Humanitarians call for urgent aid access to Gaza Water for food and energy production is…
WMO: Global stocktake of water resources needed
The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and…
Impetigo: All You Need to Know
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What We Know about Zika and Pregnancy
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What is Sepsis?
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Facts about Suicide
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Helping Babies Sleep Safely
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Obesity and Cancer
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What to Know Before Stopping Medications
Source: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists – PDFRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety, Depression, Mental Disorders, Mood…
Risks of Benzodiazepines
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Metabolic Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications
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Drug-Induced Movement-Disorders
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Shuttered Westchester facility finds new life as alternative school – NBC Chicago
Shuttered Westchester facility finds new life as alternative school NBC Chicago Read Original Article: Shuttered Westchester…
I shunned traditional medicine to treat my hormonal issues with herbs and stinging nettles – I’ve never felt b – Daily Mail
I shunned traditional medicine to treat my hormonal issues with herbs and stinging nettles –…
UN rights body extends mandate of Special Rapporteur on Russia
The United Nations premier human rights body on Thursday extended the mandate of the independent…
Listen: Merger Mondays, Ozempic panic, & CRISPR’d pigs
When is a billion-dollar deal a bad omen? Has Wall Street gone overboard on Ozempic?…
Win-win in muscle research: Faster results and fewer laboratory animals thanks to new method
To study muscle diseases, scientists rely on the mouse as a model organism. Researchers have…
STAT+: Scientists have mapped the human brain in unprecedented detail. They’re just getting started
The brain remains both the body’s most important organ and its least understood. But a…
Self-correcting quantum computers within reach?
Quantum computers promise to reach speeds and efficiencies impossible for even the fastest supercomputers of…
Traumatic memories can rewire the brain
Researchers found that fear conditioning led to learning-specific changes in neuronal-network activity in the dorsal…
Restoring nerve-muscle connections boosts strength of aging mice, study finds
A drug that boosts strength in injured or aging mice restores connections between nerves and…
STAT+: Better Therapeutics data on apps’ benefit with GLP-1s, Orexo hits a snag
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology…
Cell and gene therapies could be a safer bet than other drugs
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Life sciences deals on track to hit lowest point since 2017; EU regulators order Illumina to divest Grail
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another busy day. We are scrambling, in fact, to…
New guidance issued on the determination of brain death
New guidance has been issued for clinicians on the determination of brain death, also known…
New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline
Among people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem…
The good and bad uses of biomass for California
A new study examines the good and bad uses of biomass and the best pathways…
Ann Robinson’s research reviews—12 October 2023
Terminating antiDRhesus immunoglobulin (Rho(D), anti-D), has been a game changer for Rh negative pregnant women….
UTIs: NHS awareness campaign aims to cut hospital admissions
A campaign to advise older patients and their carers how to reduce the risk of…
French doctors’ morale is at its lowest point as industrial actions mount
“Even though there have been crises before, I’m convinced that doctors and other healthcare workers…
STAT+: EU orders Illumina to divest cancer diagnostics firm Grail
LONDON — European regulators on Thursday detailed their demands that Illumina divest the cancer diagnostics…
Diagnosis of venous thromboembolic diseases in people with covid-19: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowThe current pathway for diagnosing pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis,…
Breathlessness after a central line
A woman in her 30s developed acute respiratory distress and persistent hypotension in the minutes…