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STAT+: An exit interview with Bristol Myers Squibb CEO Giovanni Caforio
It’s changing of the guard time at pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb. On Wednesday, CEO…
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STAT+: For hospitals after No Surprises Act, physician subsidies are ‘the new contract labor’
Physician staffing firms, flailing in the wake of a federal law banning surprise bills, are…
Opinion: Liquid biopsy for cancer recurrence creates a new kind of patient-in-waiting
My husband’s cancer came back this summer after not being evident for almost two years….
AI can alert urban planners and policymakers to cities’ decay
As urbanization advances around the globe, the quality of the urban physical environment will become…
Novel device promotes efficient, real-time and secure wireless access
Researchers have created new technology for more accessible, real-time wireless connectivity. Read Original Article: Novel device…
New battery technology could lead to safer, high-energy electric vehicles
Researchers studying how lithium batteries fail have developed a new technology that could enable next-generation…
Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat
A new Antarctic ice sheet modeling study suggests that meltwater flowing out to sea from…
Robot stand-in mimics movements in VR
Researchers have developed a souped-up telepresence robot that responds automatically and in real-time to a…
Researchers solve protein mystery
Researchers have uncovered that proteins use a common chemical label as a shield to protect…
Certain online games use dark designs to collect player data
The privacy policies and practices of online games contain dark design patterns which could be…
Genetic methods enable the use of fossil lipids as biomarkers for oxygen-producing primordial bacteria
Cyanobacteria are a key species in Earth’s history, as they introduced atmospheric oxygen for the…
An Ask Me Anything with STAT’s Nicholas St. Fleur
Recently, STAT launched a brand-new home for our subscribers to connect with each other and…
What Do ‘Complementary’ and ‘Alternative’ Medicine Really Mean? – Health Essentials
What Do ‘Complementary’ and ‘Alternative’ Medicine Really Mean? Health Essentials Read Original Article: What Do ‘Complementary’…
STAT+: Biden admin proposes fixes to No Surprises Act’s dispute resolution process
The Biden administration dropped a new proposal Friday designed to fix the controversial dispute resolution…
Senate committee plans Nov. 8 vote on wide-ranging health care package
WASHINGTON — The Senate Finance Committee plans to vote Nov. 8 on legislation that includes…
Paying for Covid pills will soon shift to insurers
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is slowly shifting millions of Covid-19 treatments to private insurers…
Youngest children in class with ADHD as likely to keep diagnosis in adulthood as older pupils, find scientists
Youngest children in their class with ADHD are just as likely to keep the diagnosis…
STAT+: FDA has some safety concerns about CRISPR-based sickle cell treatment, documents show
The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it has some safety concerns about…
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STAT+: Why Sanofi got shellacked
Sanofi, the Paris-based drug giant, announced Friday that it would spin out its $5 billion…
Regeneron gene therapy improves hearing in child
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Sanofi plans to spin off its consumer health biz; EMA says no evidence GLP-1 drugs linked to thyroid cancer
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Common chemotherapy drugs don’t work like doctors thought, with big implications for drug discovery
A new study suggests that chemotherapy may not be reaching its full potential, in part…
STAT+: In major test for prime editing, scientists succesfully correct mutations in monkeys
Prime Medicine said Friday it successfully used a new, ultra-versatile form of genetic surgery called…
STAT+: ARPA-H head Renee Wegrzyn on the agency’s new Cambridge hub and plans for cancer research
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — In an area long known as an epicenter of innovation and investment…
Opinion: Excited delirium: a deadly term finally laid to rest
George Floyd. Angelo Quinto. Elijah McClain. All three men were killed by lethal force inflicted…
Emergency medicine is grappling with a surprising problem: The prospect of too many physicians
While much of the health care workforce is battling staff shortages, the emergency medicine field…
Opinion: The pink ribbon of breast cancer awareness needs a splash of blue for men
Everyone knows the universal symbol of breast cancer: the pink ribbon. Promoted by the Union…
STAT+: FDA approves Lilly ulcerative colitis treatment with a new approach to tamping down inflammation
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an Eli Lilly drug that takes a…
NICHD Research Profiles: Text Alternative | NICHD – Eunice … – National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
NICHD Research Profiles: Text Alternative | NICHD – Eunice … National Institute of Child Health and…
Give Thanks for Foods from the Americas!
Foods like sweet potatoes, corn, and pumpkin are regulars on our Thanksgiving tables. Let’s take…
Newsbites: hearing loss; weekend warriors; weight loss supplement warning; low dose aspirin
Treating Hearing Loss May Reduce Cognitive Decline in At Risk Older Adults In a randomized…
Making Time for Healthy Behaviors
One roadblock to adopting new, healthier, behaviors—like moving more and cooking healthy meals at home—is…
Avoiding Insulin Resistance
Left unchecked, the common condition known as insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and type…
Dietary Supplements for Sports Performance
Sports supplements come in many shapes and sizes, from tablets and capsules to liquids, powders,…
Ask Tufts Experts: Apple Cider Vinegar; Salt vs. Sodium; Ketone Drinks
Does apple cider vinegar help with blood sugar control? Richard Siegel, MD, co-director of the…
Injectable Semaglutide Formulation Makes Compliance with Healthy Diet Easier
You’ve probably heard about semaglutide; it is branded as Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes management…
What’s the Skinny on Weight-Loss Meds?
Obesity is a serious and common health issue that has historically been misunderstood. In fact,…
Frontline: Artificial kidney studies; fewer daily steps; prebiotic foods
Scientists Make Strides in Artificial Kidney Studies Researchers are working on a new approach to…
Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Could Help Slow Disease Progression
Just like every other body part, the brain tends to slow down as we age….
STAT+: ITC recommends partial import ban of Apple watches in Masimo patent case
The United States International Trade Commission issued a partial import ban of Apple watches on…
Controlling waves in magnets with superconductors for the first time
Quantum physicists have shown that it’s possible to control and manipulate spin waves on a…
Breakthrough synthesis method improves solar cell stability
A new process yields 2D halide perovskite crystal layers of ideal thickness and purity through…
A superatomic semiconductor sets a speed record
The search is on for better semiconductors. A team of chemists describes the fastest and…
Researcher finds proof of menopause in wild chimpanzees
A team of researchers studying the Ngogo community of wild chimpanzees in western Uganda’s Kibale…
Is red meat intake linked to inflammation?
The researchers used blood metabolite data, which can provide a more direct link between diet…
Energy-saving AI chip
A computer scientist has developed an AI-ready architecture that is twice as powerful as comparable…
STAT+: ALS patients support bill that could help patients with other rare diseases
WASHINGTON — A month after advisers to the Food and Drug Administration overwhelmingly voted against…
Engineers develop breakthrough ‘robot skin’
Smart, stretchable and highly sensitive, a new soft sensor opens the door to a wide…
Mystery of volcanic tsunami solved after 373 years
The explosion of the underwater volcano Kolumbo in the Aegean Sea in 1650 triggered a…
8,000 steps a day to reduce the risk of premature death
An international study has identified for the first time the optimal number of steps at…