STAT+: Gilead’s Trodelvy fails in lung cancer and raises new questions on antibody drug conjugate drugs
Gilead Sciences said Monday that Trodelvy, its “smart-bomb” medicine that combines an antibody with chemotherapy,…
Month: January 2024
Strike escalation and seasonal pressures create perfect storm for the NHS
New year, same industrial dispute. We were just three days into 2024 when junior doctors…
Reforming the WHO regional director elections: an opportunity to restore trust
Despite the polycrisis confronting our world, as UN Secretary-General António Guterres counsels, we must rebuild…
Evaluation of clinical prediction models (part 3): calculating the sample size required for an external validation study
External validation studies evaluate the performance of one or more prediction models (eg, developed previously…
Why I . . . lead a Celtic rock band
As the music of his bagpipes resounds through the excited crowd, GP Kieron Cooney looks…
Opinion: STAT+: Some countries are moving to digital prescription drug information for patients. The U.S. shouldn’t follow suit
Getting a new prescription can be overwhelming: medication schedules, foods to eat or avoid, interactions…
Opinion: The FDA and FTC need to crack down on TikTok and Instagram influencers pitching prescription drugs
In June, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter about advertisements for the…
STAT+: A Harvard course seeks to put food on the table in medical education
BOSTON — Doctors often don’t have a lot of time to chat with patients during…
STAT+: In ‘march-in’ rights, some see a tool to lower drug prices. Others see a threat to intellectual property
In the fall of 2020, Robert Sachs was prescribed a medication to treat prostate cancer…
Why many more people are lining up for a flu shot than a Covid vaccine
America is over the Covid vaccine. Frantic lineups for scarce doses when Covid vaccines first…
STAT+: Physician buy-in will make or break VC firm General Catalyst’s bold hospital deal
It makes sense in theory for hospitals and startups to strike deals. Not only would…
STAT+: FDA sets aggressive deadline for inspection overhaul
WASHINGTON — Food and Drug Administration officials hope to finish this year a massive overhaul…
Rollout of a new malaria vaccine kicks off in Africa
LONDON — Starting Monday, a new, highly effective malaria vaccine will be rolled out for…
Endless biotechnological innovation requires a creative approach
Scientists working on biological design should focus on the idiosyncrasies of biological systems over optimization,…
Ice age could help predict oceans’ response to global warming
A new way to measure the ocean oxygen level and its connections with carbon dioxide…
The megalodon was less mega than previously believed
A new study shows the Megalodon, a gigantic shark that went extinct 3.6 million years…
Hallucinations, headaches, bizarre behavior shadow a teen’s pregnancy – The Washington Post
Hallucinations, headaches, bizarre behavior shadow a teen’s pregnancy The Washington Post Read Original Article: Hallucinations, headaches,…
Two mothers killed each hour in Gaza conflict: UN Women
Women and children account for roughly 70 per cent of people killed in the war…
Report shows misrepresentation on labels for prenatal vitamins – USA TODAY
Report shows misrepresentation on labels for prenatal vitamins USA TODAY Read Original Article: Report shows misrepresentation…
Republicans work against united Democratic opposition to provide prenatal services – Washington Examiner
Republicans work against united Democratic opposition to provide prenatal services Washington Examiner Read Original Article: Republicans…
New insights into how prenatal exposure to organophosphate esters affects a child’s growth – News-Medical.Net
New insights into how prenatal exposure to organophosphate esters affects a child’s growth News-Medical.Net Read Original…
Halle Bailey Opens Up About Keeping Her Pregnancy Private: ‘Tried to Keep Myself Sane’ – PEOPLE
Halle Bailey Opens Up About Keeping Her Pregnancy Private: ‘Tried to Keep Myself Sane’ PEOPLE Read…
Halle Bailey reveals why she kept her pregnancy a secret – Page Six
Halle Bailey reveals why she kept her pregnancy a secret Page Six Read Original Article: Halle…
Halle Bailey finally shares a glimpse of her pregnancy in throwback videos – TheGrio
Halle Bailey finally shares a glimpse of her pregnancy in throwback videos TheGrio Read Original Article:…
Advice | Ask Amy: Should I tell my ex-boyfriend’s parents I’m pregnant with his baby? – The Washington Post
Advice | Ask Amy: Should I tell my ex-boyfriend’s parents I’m pregnant with his baby? The…
March for Life activists call on Senate to provide funding for pregnancy care centers – Fox News
March for Life activists call on Senate to provide funding for pregnancy care centers Fox News…
Human trafficking survivor, a mom of a son, addresses March for Life: ‘We are here to save souls’ – Fox News
Human trafficking survivor, a mom of a son, addresses March for Life: ‘We are here…
House votes to protect pro-life pregnancy centers from Biden plan to deny them funding – Catholic News Agency
House votes to protect pro-life pregnancy centers from Biden plan to deny them funding Catholic News…
Ask Amy: Boyfriend ends relationship over unplanned pregnancy – Chicago Tribune
Ask Amy: Boyfriend ends relationship over unplanned pregnancy Chicago Tribune Read Original Article: Ask Amy: Boyfriend…
Jenna Dewan Announces Pregnancy With Baby No. 3 – Yahoo Entertainment
Jenna Dewan Announces Pregnancy With Baby No. 3 Yahoo Entertainment Read Original Article: Jenna Dewan Announces…
Wisconsin Republicans introduce a bill to ban abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy – The Associated Press
Wisconsin Republicans introduce a bill to ban abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy The Associated Press…
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Schuylkill County, regional crisis pregnancy agencies cope with loss of state funding – Republican & Herald
Schuylkill County, regional crisis pregnancy agencies cope with loss of state funding Republican & Herald Read…
BBC Bargain Hunt’s Natasha Raskin Sharp announces birth of first child following secret pregnancy – Daily Mail
BBC Bargain Hunt’s Natasha Raskin Sharp announces birth of first child following secret pregnancy Daily Mail…
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Pregnant woman’s jail sentence quashed in ‘landmark’ UK ruling – The Guardian
Pregnant woman’s jail sentence quashed in ‘landmark’ UK ruling The Guardian Read Original Article: Pregnant woman’s…
I’m a first-time mom expecting two sets of identical twins — my miracle pregnancy is 1 in 70 million – New York Post
I’m a first-time mom expecting two sets of identical twins — my miracle pregnancy is…
USI DMS Program offers free pregnancy ultrasounds – University of Southern Indiana
USI DMS Program offers free pregnancy ultrasounds University of Southern Indiana Read Original Article: USI DMS…
Congo floods forcing some women to give birth ‘in the water’
Entire villages in the Republic of Congo have been affected by recent flooding, leaving more…
Gaza is ‘hell’ for newborns and mothers, warns UN Children’s Fund
Emirati Hospital in southern Gaza is one of last functioning maternity facilities in all of…
News in Brief 19 January 2024
Gaza aid obstacles continue to delay vital relief, warn UN aid teamsSudan war: UN investigators…
Disorders of Metal Absorption
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Using Household Chemicals during Pregnancy
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Recreational Drugs and Pregnancy
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What’s Best for Your Baby to Drink?
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Food Safety during Pregnancy
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High-Impact Exercising during Pregnancy
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Avoiding Lead Exposure during Pregnancy
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Preventing Overheating during Pregnancy
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Using Artificial Sweeteners during Pregnancy
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Drinking Tap Water during Pregnancy
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DNA origami folded into tiny motor
Scientists have created a working nanoscale electomotor. The science team designed a turbine engineered from…