Listen: Vertex’s big deal, biotech’s red numbers, & an industry history lesson
How would you spend $13 billion in cash? Is biotech stale? And remember Dendreon? We…
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STAT+: The inside story of Enhertu’s pan-tumor approval
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Gas prices are hurting biotech
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about drug shortages, Medicare spending on an Alzheimer’s drug, and more
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Accuracy of prostate cancer screening and other research
Long term outcomes from PSA screeningThe Cluster Randomised Trial of PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer…
The Cass review: an opportunity to unite behind evidence informed care in gender medicine
At the heart of Hilary Cass’s review of gender identity services in the NHS is…
US issues strict restrictions on “forever chemicals” in drinking water
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has for the first time issued strict rules limiting…
NICE recommends oral treatment for preventing chronic and episodic migraines
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended atogepant for the prevention…
Scientists create octopus survival guide to minimize impacts of fishing
Scientists have created a step-by-step aging guide for octopus to ensure fisheries remain sustainable, protecting…
Pacific cities much older than previously thought
New evidence of one of the first cities in the Pacific shows they were established…
The hidden role of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian mythology
Astrophysicists shed light on the relationship between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut….
New 3D-printing method makes printing objects more affordable and eco-friendly
A team of scientists has unveiled a method for 3D printing that allows manufacturers to…
Newly found genetic variant defends against Alzheimer’s disease
Neuroscientists have identified a genetic mutation that fends off Alzheimer’s disease in people at high…
STAT+: European Parliament votes in favor of updated pharma legislation, prompting mixed reactions
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to adopt legislation that is supposed to transform the…
Barbados is in the grip of a diabetic foot amputation crisis
For the past two decades Barbados has held the dubious nickname of “amputation capital of…
Golden brown pigmented rings in the eyes
A woman in her late 30s presented with golden brown lesions of both corneas during…
Invisibility and discrimination harm women from ethnic minorities working in the NHS
Over 75% of staff working in the NHS are women,1 and they often find themselves…
Intussusception . . . and other stories
Infection and intussusceptionIntussusception, which occurs when a part of the intestine invaginates within a more…
Impact of large scale, multicomponent intervention to reduce proton pump inhibitor overuse in integrated healthcare system: difference-in-difference study
ObjectiveTo determine how a large scale, multicomponent, pharmacy based intervention to reduce proton pump inhibitor…
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Cauda equina syndrome in the third trimester
This pregnant woman (34 weeks’ gestation) in her late 40s presented with a one week…
STAT+: When a cancer drug fails, oncologists often fly blind. A precision technique might light the way
It seemed as if Logan Jenner had the best possible chance for a cure. Diagnosed…
Opinion: To rebuild trust in public health: Better communication, fewer mandates, and small wins
It’s no surprise in today’s corrosive political environment that trust in government is near an…
$10 billion long Covid ‘moonshot’ is being floated by Bernie Sanders
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders is pushing for a long Covid “moonshot.” He released a draft…
STAT+: Telehealth providers can drive antibiotic overuse — or choose to combat it
Ho Anh had just started working at Lemonaid Health when he was caught up in…
STAT+: Medicare expects to spend $3.5 billion on new Alzheimer’s drug in 2025
Medicare for the first time has estimated that a new Alzheimer’s treatment could cost the…
Seven days in medicine: 3-9 April 2024
Assisted dyingScotland moves step closer to legalisationThe Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill…
STAT+: Drug shortages reached a record high as 2023 drew to a close
The number of ongoing and active drug shortages in the U.S. stood at 323 during…
Emma Lovewell Teases Peloton Prenatal Core Classes on the Way – Peloton Buddy – Pelo Buddy
Emma Lovewell Teases Peloton Prenatal Core Classes on the Way – Peloton Buddy Pelo Buddy Read…
Pregnant woman’s Ring cam messages to neighbor go viral – CNN
Pregnant woman’s Ring cam messages to neighbor go viral CNN Read Original Article: Pregnant woman’s Ring…
Good Study Habits for Middle Schoolers: Essential Study Skills and Strategies for Middle School Students
The post Good Study Habits for Middle Schoolers: Essential Study Skills and Strategies for Middle…
STAT+: Regeneron accused by Justice Department of manipulating Medicare pricing
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit accusing Regeneron Pharmaceuticals of manipulating Medicare pricing…
Is This Natural Sugar Alternative Actually Healthy? The Truth About Dates – Vogue
Is This Natural Sugar Alternative Actually Healthy? The Truth About Dates Vogue Read Original Article: Is…
New way to generate human cartilage
University of Montana researchers and their partners have found a new method to generate human…
A faster, better way to prevent an AI chatbot from giving toxic responses
A new technique can more effectively perform a safety check on an AI chatbot. Researchers…
STAT+: Vertex to buy Alpine Immune Sciences for $4.9 billion
Vertex Pharmaceuticals will buy Alpine Immune Sciences, a maker of protein-based medicines that harness the…
Researchers discover how we perceive bitter taste
A new study reveals the detailed protein structure of the TAS2R14, a bitter taste receptor…
Breakthrough for next-generation digital displays
Researchers have developed a digital display screen where the LEDs themselves react to touch, light,…
Cold-affinity algae species are gradually being replaced by warm-affinity ones off the coast of Biscay
A study has analyzed the impact of the rise in sea surface temperature on macroalgae…
AI-assisted breast-cancer screening may reduce unnecessary testing
Researchers showed that AI assistance potentially could improve breast-cancer screening by reducing the number of…
Connecting lab-grown brain cells provides insight into how our own brains work
Researchers have developed a technique to connect lab-grown neural ‘organoids’ (three-dimensional developmental brain-like structures grown…
Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials
In a new breakthrough that could revolutionise medical and material engineering, scientists have developed a…
Scarlett McNally: Small changes for better use of time and teams
At the start of the year I made a few small changes that have transformed…
STAT+: BIO’s top lobbyist exits, signaling reorganization
WASHINGTON — The biotech industry’s largest trade group has parted ways with its top lobbyist,…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a 486% drug price hike, AstraZeneca CEO pay, and more
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AskBio CSO steps down, has new project in stealth mode
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Anaesthetists feel broadly negative about associates, survey finds
Most anaesthetists have a negative view of anaesthesia associates (AAs), a survey by the Royal…
Striking racial inequities in health persist in South Africa
In 1994, when 350 years of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa came to an…
Steroids: Trust failed to inform patient who had psychotic episode about side effects, says ombudsman
A man who experienced a psychotic episode that lasted for weeks should have been informed…
South East Asia tries to stay cool in historic heatwave
bmj;385/apr10_5/q835/FAF1faRouelle Umali/Xinhua/AlamyA child plays in a portable pool in Manila, Philippines, set up by local…
Advances in management of heart failure
ABSTRACTHeart failure is increasing in prevalence in many countries with aging populations. Fortunately, remarkable scientific…