Opinion: Unnecessary insurance claim denials compromise patient care and provider bottom lines
Health care providers are in an acute financial situation. Record-high wages required to attract and…
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STAT+: Brain biopsies on ‘vulnerable’ patients at Mount Sinai set off alarm bells at FDA, documents show
NEW YORK — By the time Peter Bauman considered deep brain stimulation, he was desperate….
Opinion: Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people. It’s time to boost research on it
I am not writing here to talk about my husband, Chadwick Boseman, who died far…
Scientists solve chemical mystery at the interface of biology and technology
Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) allow current to flow in devices like implantable biosensors. But scientists…
Low-intensity grazing is locally better for biodiversity but challenging for land users, a new study shows
A team of researchers led by the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), Leipzig…
Methane emissions from landfill could be turned into sustainable jet fuel in plasma chemistry leap
Researchers have developed a chemical process using plasma that could create sustainable jet fuel from…
Big data reveals true climate impact of worldwide air travel
A new study that looked at nearly 40 million flights in 2019 calculated the greenhouse…
Under examination: Buckling — when structures suddenly collapse
An engineer has designed a model to guide better design of thin-walled structures, like planes,…
New and improved way to grow the cells that give rise to the kidney’s filtration system
Scientists report significant progress in cultivating nephron progenitor cells (NPCs), the cells destined to form…
Biodegradable ‘living plastic’ houses bacterial spores that help it break down
A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint. Researchers have…
San Diego’s life sciences sector struggles for financial security
LA JOLLA, Calif. — About a half century ago, a barren ocean bluff here started…
Loneliness grows as we age
Loneliness in adulthood follows a U-shaped pattern: it’s higher in younger and older adulthood, and…
Alternative medicine in the spotlight after mystery death at wellness centre – ABC News
Alternative medicine in the spotlight after mystery death at wellness centre ABC News Read Original Article:…
Medicaid “Unwinding” Demands Employers Bridge the Gap with Timely Communication and Alternative Health Plans – MarketScale
Medicaid “Unwinding” Demands Employers Bridge the Gap with Timely Communication and Alternative Health Plans MarketScale Read…
Researchers parse oddity of distantly related bats in Solomon Islands that appear identical
A study of body size in leaf-nosed bats of the Solomon Islands has revealed surprising…
NASA’s Webb maps weather on planet 280 light-years away
Researchers have successfully used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to map the weather on the…
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A virus could help save billions of gallons of wastewater produced by fracking
An estimated 168 billion gallons of wastewater — or produced water — is generated annually…
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STAT+: In a big reversal, Walmart to shut down medical clinics and online care
Walmart had grand ambitions, back in 2019, to grow a network of cheaper primary care…
DEA will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The…
STAT+: ‘Skinny labels’ on generic medicines saved Medicare $15 billion over a recent six-year period
A controversial provision of a federal law designed to speed copycat drugs to market and…
STAT+: FTC issues more warnings to drug companies for ‘junk’ patent listings
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission expanded its campaign against pharmaceutical companies for filing what it…
Opinion: Creating the next wave of antibody therapies requires innovative collaboration
Next-generation broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) have the potential to transform the fight against global health…
New technology makes 3D microscopes easier to use, less expensive to manufacture
3D microscopes are used in applications from the life sciences to semiconductor manufacturing. Now engineers…
Trotting robots reveal emergence of animal gait transitions
A four-legged robot trained with machine learning has learned to avoid falls by spontaneously switching…
Fading lights: Multiple threats to North America’s firefly populations
Scientists have applied a data-driven approach to understanding firefly population dynamics on a continental scale….
Research on RNA editing illuminates possible lifesaving treatments for genetic diseases
The research explores how CRISPR can be used to edit RNA. Read Original Article: Research…
Study finds school entry requirements linked to increased HPV vaccination rates
A new study shows that school entry requirements are linked to an increase in human…
Scientists harness the wind as a tool to move objects
Researchers have developed a technique to move objects around with a jet of wind. The…
STAT+: Akili to lay off 46% of its staff, explore strategic options amid sluggish sales
Akili Interactive on Tuesday announced it will lay off 46% of its staff and evaluate…
With younger women getting breast cancer, national panel lowers mammogram screening age to 40
A national advisory panel significantly lowered the age recommendations for screening mammography on Tuesday, saying…
STAT+: Former MIT biologist David Sabatini, forced out after sexual harassment accusations, to lead new Boston team
Former MIT and Whitehead Institute star biologist David Sabatini, who lost his lofty positions after…
FDA wants to hear your thoughts on advisory committees
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Medicare price-negotiation ruling, pharma’s slipping reputation, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell thanks…
STAT+: Eli Lilly raises earnings guidance as Zepbound sales beat expectations
Eli Lilly raised its full-year guidance on Tuesday while it reported strong first-quarter sales of…
What we’re starting to learn about H5N1 in cows, and the risk to people
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been around for decades, and the damage it wreaks…
Backers of menthol cigarette ban vow to keep up the fight, but concede it will be a long battle
WASHINGTON — Advocates of a federal ban on menthol cigarettes have spent the better part…
Opinion: Protect the health of pregnant people and their children by including them in research
Imagine having to make this decision: Your health care provider recommends that you take a…
Opinion: The medical loss ratio has become a barrier to preventive care
Health care regulations in the United States were not designed to keep Americans healthy. The…
Expanded methadone access: giving patients greater choice
WASHINGTON — Nicholas Voyles, executive director of the Indiana Recovery Alliance, ended up missing his…
STAT+: Biden cybersecurity plan for hospitals entails carrots first, then sticks, health official says
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s plan to improve cybersecurity at hospitals starts off with incentives,…
Long snouts protect foxes when diving headfirst in snow
When hunting for mice in winter, red and arctic fox are known to plunge headfirst…
Enzymes open new path to universal donor blood
Researchers have discovered enzymes that remove hindrances that stood in the way of developing universal…
Gemini south reveals origin of unexpected differences in giant binary stars
Astronomers have confirmed that differences in binary stars’ composition can originate from chemical variations in…
More plants on the menu of ancient hunter-gatherers
It has long been thought that meat played an important role in the diet of…
Study reveals cancer vulnerabilities in popular dog breeds
Medium-sized dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer than the very largest or smallest…
AI algorithms can determine how well newborns nurse, study shows
A modified pacifier and AI algorithms to analyze the data it produces could determine if…
STAT+: Federal judge rules against two drugmakers challenging Medicare drug price negotiation program
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in New Jersey on Monday dealt a blow to two…
STAT+: Pharma’s reputation with patient groups is sliding again thanks to prices and shortages
The pharmaceutical industry saw its reputation slip last year among patient advocacy groups thanks to…
Details of hurricane Ian’s aftermath captured with new remote sensing method
Using aerial imagery data and LiDAR, a study remotely identified the hardest-hit areas of Southwest…
STAT+: FDA finalizes plan to regulate some lab-developed tests
The Food and Drug Administration will start actively regulating tests developed in laboratories, with some…