Q&A: Why more info can lead some women to prefer delaying first mammogram
The messaging around mammography often doesn’t go beyond this simple three-word refrain: screening saves lives….
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Vertex sues U.S. government over access to fertility support services for Casgevy patients
One of the makers of the Casgevy — the world’s first CRISPR-based medicine — filed a lawsuit…
A new neural network makes decisions like a human would
Researchers are training neural networks to make decisions more like humans would. This science of…
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Scorching storms on distant worlds revealed
An international study reveals the extreme atmospheric conditions on the celestial objects, which are swathed…
New geological datings place the first European hominids in the south of the Iberian Peninsula 1.3 million years ago
One of the most important controversies about human evolution and expansion is when and by…
Cosmic wrestling match
Our universe is around 13.8 billion years old. Over the vastness of this time, the…
Origins of creativity in the brain
New results could ultimately help lead to interventions that spark creative thought or aid people…
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30-year risk of cardiovascular disease may help inform blood pressure treatment decisions
According to a new study, both 30-year risk for cardiovascular disease in addition to 10-year…
STAT+: Medicare pay proposals are good news for health tech, bad news for docs
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Senate aides meeting with Novo Nordisk, private drug prices in Germany, and more
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What are the odds we get an heir to Paxlovid?
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STAT+: Early data from Lexeo’s gene therapy for rare heart disease shows promise
Lexeo Therapeutics said Monday that a gene therapy designed to prevent fatal cardiac complications of…
STAT+: The effort to reform physician pay is set to pit primary care docs against highly paid specialists
WASHINGTON — There’s been a long lull in fighting between primary care and specialty doctors…
Bird flu snapshot: As the number of infected dairy herds mount, so too does pessimism about driving H5N1 out of cows
Bird flu snapshot: This is the latest installment in a series of regular updates on…
Opinion: Medicare drug pricing rules will delay access to promising therapies
Medicare’s new guidelines cover how it will conduct the drug price negotiations authorized by the…
STAT+: Top FDA officials weighing regulation of ultra-processed foods, internal documents show
WASHINGTON – Top Food and Drug Administration officials met multiple times earlier this year to…
Opinion: Functional neurological disorder is not an appropriate diagnosis for people with long Covid
Long Covid — the name adopted for cases of prolonged symptoms after an acute bout…
Artificial intelligence outperforms clinical tests at predicting progress of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have developed an artificially-intelligent tool capable of predicting in four cases out of five…
Medical Meditation? Clinical Yoga? Alternative Therapies Go Mainstream. – The New York Times
Medical Meditation? Clinical Yoga? Alternative Therapies Go Mainstream. The New York Times Read Original Article: Medical…
[PODCAST] Improve Financial Health through Alternative Revenue Streams – University Business
[PODCAST] Improve Financial Health through Alternative Revenue Streams University Business Read Original Article: [PODCAST] Improve Financial…
Groundbreaking study reveals insights into Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms through novel hydrogel matrix
Researchers have unveiled a pioneering study shedding light on the intricate mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease…
Vivid portrait of interacting galaxies marks Webb’s second anniversary
Two for two! A duo of interacting galaxies commemorates the second science anniversary of NASA’s…
When to trust an AI model
A new technique enables huge machine-learning models to efficiently generate more accurate quantifications of their…
How domestic rabbits become feral in the wild
After sequencing the genomes of nearly 300 rabbits from Europe, South America, and Oceania, researchers…
Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for OCD
A recent study has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to…
2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide likely began the winter before
Landslides triggered by intense rainfall can sometimes be predicted along with incoming storms, but dry-season…
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
Research reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection,…
Complex impact of large wildfires on ozone layer dynamics
In a revelation highlighting the fragile balance of our planet’s atmosphere, scientists have uncovered an…
Opinion: Letters from readers on schools and bird flu, opioid ‘overprescribing,’ and more
“Preparing schools for the H5N1 bird flu they’re likely to face,” by Mario Ramirez Having…
Nature Nurture Farmacy builds community through Enchanted Herbal Evening – Centralia Chronicle
Nature Nurture Farmacy builds community through Enchanted Herbal Evening Centralia Chronicle Read Original Article: Nature Nurture…
Microbeads with adaptable fluorescent colors from visible light to near-infrared
Researchers have successfully developed an environmentally friendly, microspherical fluorescent material primarily made from citric acid….
A chemical claw machine bends and stretches when exposed to vapors
Scientists have developed a tiny ‘claw machine’ that is able to pick up and drop…
Expansive new study points to distinct brain networks linked to sex and gender
Our brains are shaped by our experiences — whether you’re a bird watcher, book lover,…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a study of Ozempic and dementia, smaller PBMs, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Element Biosciences raises another massive round
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CAR-T therapy’s complications, as well as its benefits, become clearer in ‘flurry’ of cancer studies
Researchers were perplexed when the Food and Drug Administration announced it was investigating whether CAR-T…
STAT+: The biggest misconception about CTE, according to a leading brain trauma expert
This week, the late National Hockey League veteran Greg Johnson was diagnosed with chronic traumatic…
Opinion: Adaptive trial designs will increase clinical trial speed, safety, and effectiveness
Health care is undergoing an important and well-needed shift from a one-size-fits-all approach to more…
Opinion: Unsettling truths about maternal mortality in the U.S.
Grave warnings of a crisis in maternal deaths are being slightly eroded by articles suggesting…
Researchers uncover brain region’s role in hearing and learning
The human brain is remarkably adept at adjusting what we hear based on contexts, like…
Listen: Biotech layoffs, founder-focused VC, & a big pharma exit
Why are pharmaceutical companies cutting more staff than cash-strapped biotechs? And who will Pfizer scout…
Uncovering late-onset combined immune deficiency in chromosome 18q deletion syndrome
Researchers have revealed a novel association between chromosome 18q deletion syndrome and late-onset combined immunodeficiency…
How risk-averse are humans when interacting with robots?
How do people like to interact with robots when navigating a crowded environment? And what…
Scientists call for ‘major initiative’ to study whether geoengineering should be used on glaciers
Scientists have released a landmark report on glacial geoengineering — an emerging field studying whether…
STAT+: Medicare proposes to cover some digital therapies in a breakthrough for health tech firms
In what could prove to be a lifeline for a new crop of health tech…
Hydrogen flight looks ready for take-off with new advances
The possibility of hydrogen-powered flight means greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, and the technological advances…
Distinct T-cell signatures observed at different stages of type 1 diabetes development
A study found distinct signatures in CD8-positive T cells in blood samples from children with…
Opening the right doors: ‘Jumping gene’ control mechanisms revealed
International joint research led by Akihisa Osakabe and Yoshimasa Takizawa of the University of Tokyo…
Movement sensors show promise in identifying racehorses at injury risk
A small 3-ounce sensor capable of recording 2,400 data points of movement in just one…
Understanding the roots of chronic pain
Researchers have identified an ion channel that contributes to chronic pain, suggesting a new target…