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Opinion: STAT+: A year in, the U.S. is still not taking advantage of lower-cost biosimilars for Humira
It’s been one year since the launch of the first adalimumab biosimilar for Humira in…
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STAT+: FDA advisory panel votes in favor of Abbott’s new heart device
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of a new…
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A century of reforestation helped keep the eastern US cool
Widespread 20th-century reforestation in the eastern United States helped counter rising temperatures due to climate…
Blocking an essential nutrient inhibits malaria parasite growth
Researchers found that by preventing the malaria parasite from scavenging fatty acids, a type of…
Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture – Health Essentials
Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture Health Essentials Read Original Article: Difference Between Dry Needling and…
New study reveals dynamic impact of nicotine on brain regions responsible for reward and aversion
A new study sheds light on the intricate interplay of brain regions involved in nicotine’s…
STAT+: Lawmakers eye partial increase for Medicare doctor pay
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are considering increasing doctors’ Medicare pay in an upcoming government funding package,…
STAT+: Private equity investment in Medicare Advantage drops
Major insurance companies like UnitedHealthcare and Humana have edged out private equity firms from investing…
Desert ants: The magnetic field calibrates the navigation system
Desert ants find their way during an early learning phase with the help of the…
Joro spiders well-poised to populate cities
The Joro spider was first spotted stateside around 2013 and has since been spotted across…
Polar bears unlikely to adapt to longer summers
More time stranded on land means greater risk of starvation for polar bears, a new…
STAT+: Biogen Alzheimer’s drug launch off to slow start
Seven months after US drug regulators fully approved Biogen’s treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, only about…
The need to know biotech news stories today
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a tossed PhRMA lawsuit, secrecy clauses, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. However, the pace this…
STAT+: Startup BioAge raises $170 million Series D for Zepbound combination therapy
A California biotech developing a combination therapy with the obesity drug Zepbound has raised a…
STAT+: KalVista pill reduces swelling symptoms caused by genetic disease, achieving goal of late-stage study
KalVista Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday that its oral, on-demand treatment for the swelling “attacks” commonly experienced…
Opinion: STAT+: A California court is setting a dangerous precedent over drug development (or lack thereof) liability
The assault on the development of new lifesaving therapies continues apace. Recently, the First Appellate…
Was Pfizer’s “Here’s to Science” commercial during the Super Bowl a winning play or a fumble?
Super Bowl ads are a show within the show, an opportunity for brands and advertising…
STAT+: Judge tosses PhRMA lawsuit over Medicare power to negotiate drug prices
WASHINGTON — A federal district judge on Monday granted the Biden administration’s request to dismiss…
Can hydrogels help mend a broken heart?
You can mend a broken heart this valentine s day now that researchers invented a…
Archaeologists discover oldest known bead in the Americas
The bead found at the La Prele Mammoth site in Wyoming’s Converse County is about…
Researchers studying ocean transform faults, describe a previously unknown part of the geological carbon cycle
This study reports widespread mineral carbonation of mantle rocks in an oceanic transform fueled by…
No one’s pleased with the government’s pitch for 2025 Medicare Advantage rates
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow of money…
Stem cell study offers clue to South Asians’ increased risk of cardiovascular disease
A growing body of data show that South Asians are at greater risk of developing…
Ebola vaccine cuts fatality even in people who were infected before the jab, new study shows
A new study has shown that people vaccinated against Ebola who still developed the disease…
STAT+: Gilead to acquire CymaBay for $4.3 billion, adding new treatment for liver disease
Gilead Sciences said Monday it will acquire CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3 billion, adding a new…
Psychedelic investment continues to ramp up
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Moderna’s RSV vaccine, Aurobindo problems, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Opinion: Dental care is in crisis. But it’s also a moment of opportunity
While staffing crises at hospitals continue to make headlines, dental care — too often overlooked…
STAT+: A flurry of research misconduct cases has universities scrambling to protect themselves
There was a time when an allegation of data mishandling, scientific misconduct, or just a…
STAT+: States are ramping up scrutiny of health transactions, as more provider groups look for buyers
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum has bought an untold number of physician practices over the years. It…
Opinion: How much personal health information does King Charles owe the public?
On Feb. 5, Buckingham Palace shared the news that King Charles had started treatment for…
STAT+: FTC doubles down in Welsh Carson anesthesia case to limit private equity’s physician buyouts
Lina Khan’s Federal Trade Commission is eager to make Big Physician a lot smaller. Last…
Scientists analyze reasons for rise in mild E. coli infections – Food Safety News
Scientists analyze reasons for rise in mild E. coli infections Food Safety News Read Original Article:…
Opinion: What STAT readers think about Aduhelm, CTE and the Super Bowl, and more
STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays…
Immune genes are altered in Alzheimer’s patients’ blood
A new study has found the immune system in the blood of Alzheimer’s patients is…
What to Know About Complementary Treatments for IBD – TIME
What to Know About Complementary Treatments for IBD TIME Read Original Article: What to Know About…
Sensors made from ‘frozen smoke’ can detect toxic formaldehyde in homes and offices
Researchers have developed a sensor made from ‘frozen smoke’ that uses artificial intelligence techniques to…
Language barriers could contribute to higher aggression in people with dementia
Immigrants living with dementia were more likely to present with agitation and aggression compared with…
Conversion process turns greenhouse gas into ethylene
Engineers have created a more efficient way of converting carbon dioxide into valuable products while…
Towards A Better Way of Releasing Hydrogen Stored in Hydrogen Boride Sheets
Hydrogen stored in hydrogen boride sheets can be efficiently released electrochemically, report scientists. Through a…
From growing roots, clues to how stem cells decide their fate
Researchers have captured time-lapse videos of stem cells dividing in growing plant roots. By watching…
Protein accumulation on fat droplets implicated in late-onset Alzheimer’s disease
In an effort five years in the making, researchers describe the interplay between fats and…
New AI tool discovers realistic ‘metamaterials’ with unusual properties
A coating that can hide objects in plain sight, or an implant that behaves exactly…
Surprising behavior in one of the least studied mammals in the world
Beaked whales are among the least studied mammals in the world. Now, a new study…
New adhesive tape picks up and sticks down 2D materials as easily as child’s play
A research team has developed a tape that can be used to stick two-dimensional (2D)…
Researchers show classical computers can keep up with, and surpass, their quantum counterparts
A team of scientists has devised means for classical computing to mimic a quantum computing…
Alien invasion: Non-native earthworms threaten ecosystems
Analysis reveals imported earthworm species have colonized large swaths of North America, and represent a…
A neuropsychologist clarifies science on aging and memory in wake of Biden special counsel report
What is the relationship between aging, memory loss, and overall cognition? That’s a matter of…
STAT+: Major generic maker Aurobindo cuts production at a key plant amid concerns over shortages
Aurobindo, which is one of the largest generic drug makers, has halted some production at…