STAT+: New data point to benefits of Bristol’s novel psoriasis pill, but safety issues will be scrutinized
Last November and then again in February, Bristol Myers Squibb said its oral drug designed…
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: CDC committee to vote on J&J Covid-19 vaccine; has the White House written off the J&J shot?
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Opinion: Congress: stand up to the paper lobby and abolish outdated paper labeling for clinicians
There’s no place in health care for practices that fail to serve the best interests…
Opinion: Real-world data, not predictions, should drive decisions on Covid-19 and school opening
The United States has exceeded 31 million Covid-19 infections (a messy data point) and is…
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States with springtime Covid-19 surges appear to have turned a corner
Michigan and other states that experienced springtime Covid-19 surges or faced worrisome transmission trends appear…
Could a souped-up version of existing Covid-19 tests be our shortcut to tracking variants?
Genomic sequencing is one of the best defenses against potentially deadlier or more transmissible variants…
Lithium treats intellectual defects in mouse model of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
Mice with symptoms that mimic Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) have difficulty with learning and generating new…
The new healers; Respect and acceptance for alternative medicine grows in the Lehigh Valley. – LVB – Lehigh Valley Business
The new healers; Respect and acceptance for alternative medicine grows in the Lehigh Valley. –…
The Superiority Of Alternative Medicine: The Life Of A Hotel Doctor | By Mike Oppenheim – Hospitality Net – Hospitality Net
The Superiority Of Alternative Medicine: The Life Of A Hotel Doctor | By Mike Oppenheim…
Northborough MA Holistic Homeopathic Medicine – Health Care Services Announced – Yahoo Finance
Northborough MA Holistic Homeopathic Medicine – Health Care Services Announced Yahoo Finance Read Original Article: Northborough…
Ancient Indigenous forest gardens promote a healthy ecosystem
A new study by historical ecologists finds that Indigenous-managed forests — cared for as ‘forest…
Mars has right ingredients for present-day microbial life beneath its surface, study finds
New research suggests that rocks in the Martian crust could produce the same kind of…
Ground and satellite observations map building damage after Beirut explosion
Days after the 4 August 2020 massive explosion at the port of Beirut in Lebanon,…
The science of spin: Asteroseismologists confirm older stars rotate faster than expected
Stars spin faster than expected as they age according to a new study which uses…
Listen: The latest mask debate, FDA in limbo, & gene therapy’s uncertain upside
When can we stop wearing masks outside? Are we ever getting a permanent FDA commissioner?…
How we know whether and when to pay attention
International team of researchers identifies cognitive computations underlying human predictive behavior. Read Original Article: How…
In mouse experiments, scientists unlock the key to scar-free skin healing
Scars. Like memories, we all have them. When you look at a scar you might…
STAT+: ‘There are no alternatives’: As Pfizer discontinues an old glaucoma drug, a small group of patients struggles to cope
Next month, an eye drop that Carol Vaghar has taken for the past few years…
Mars’ changing habitability recorded by ancient dune fields in Gale crater
An international team has found evidence of ancient dunes on Mars that could help explain…
Opinion: Academic medical centers need to go beyond statements condemning racism
As predictable as mushrooms popping up after rain, condemnation of racism from leaders at academic…
ALMA discovers rotating infant galaxy with help of natural cosmic telescope
Using ALMA, astronomers found a rotating baby galaxy 1/100th the size of the Milky Way…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Europe looks to sue AstraZeneca over Covid-19 vaccine shortfalls; FDA skewers Emergent vaccine facility
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? Cold winds are whipping about the Pharmalot campus,…
Astronomers release new all-sky map of Milky Way’s outer reaches
The highlight of the new chart is a wake of stars, stirred up by a…
STAT+: With $12 million in new funding, data-syncing platform Seqster takes aim at health records
If health tech challenges were mountains, patient medical records would be a kind of Everest,…
Opinion: Climate change and human immunity: invest now or pay more later
World leaders, beckoned by President Biden, are assembling on Earth Day, April 22, to create…
Opinion: Needed for long Covid: a less authoritarian approach to understanding, treatment
The public has become increasingly concerned about long Covid — ongoing symptoms and disabilities after…
STAT+: Bluebird’s withdrawal of therapy from Germany could chill talks over gene therapy prices across Europe
When Bluebird Bio secured European approval for its gene therapy to treat beta thalassemia in…
A new crop of medical devices are trying to hack the vagus nerve to treat disease
The vagus nerve, also known as the “wandering nerve,” winds a path all around your…
STAT+: More surveillance is coming to the operating room. Surgeons warn that’s risky
Much of what happens in the operating room is shrouded in mystery: The patient goes…
Why climate change is driving some to skip having kids
A new study finds that overconsumption, overpopulation and uncertainty about the future are among the…
More American Expats Turn to Alternative Medical Insurance Plans When Traveling Abroad as Healthcare Costs Continue to Skyrocket – MexInsurance® – PRNewswire
More American Expats Turn to Alternative Medical Insurance Plans When Traveling Abroad as Healthcare Costs…
Ask the Doctor: Torn Rotator Cuff; Metanx for Neuropathy
Q I have a torn rotator cuff from playing tennis. Is this serious? A Repetitive…
How Salt Affects Blood Pressure
While most Americans consume too much salt, sodium is an important factor in regulating blood…
Reconstruction, Prosthesis, or Flat After Mastectomy?
There is no right answer as to whether or not to reconstruct a breast after…
Sustainable Weight Loss with Less Effort
Many people struggle with weight loss, sometimes for their entire lives. One plausible reason is…
Newsbriefs: Power Cycling Increases Muscle Mass and Power; Colorful Produce May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk; Blood Protein Signatures to Assess Wellness
Power Cycling Increases Muscle Mass and Power Compared to slow velocity training, research has shown…
Cochlear Implants May Help You Hear Better
Nearly 25 percent of U.S. adults ages 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those…
Newsbriefs: Poor Sleep & Dementia; Forgo the Fried Foods; Exercise Reduces Risk of Death After Heart Attack; Low-Carb Diets & Diabetes
Poor Sleep and Dementia Research published in Aging, Feb. 11, suggests that the risk of…
From the Editor: Keep Your Cool
In this month’s issue, we’re reminding you again that no matter how good you might…
Older Women Especially Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and research suggests that…
Carotid Artery Disease Raises Stroke Risk
One of the main risk factors for stroke is atherosclerosis, a condition that develops when…
STAT+: Worried drug pricing reform might be left behind, Democrat pushes Biden to make clear his support
WASHINGTON — At least one Democratic lawmaker is openly pushing President Biden to include drug…
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover extracts first oxygen from Red Planet
The milestone, which the MOXIE instrument achieved by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, points the…
SARS-CoV-2: Infection induces antibodies capable of killing infected cells regardless of disease severity
Researchers demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 infection induces polyfunctional antibodies. Beyond neutralization, these antibodies can activate NK…
Prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms among high-risk children
Children with weakened immune systems have not shown a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19…
How SARS coronaviruses reprogram host cells to their own benefit
Researchers have found a specific mechanism that enables SARS viruses to replicate efficiently in infected…
Enormous flare from sun’s nearest neighbor breaks records
On May 1, 2019, researchers observed a record-setting flare from the star Proxima Centauri —…
STAT+: FDA issues scathing report of Emergent plant responsible for contaminated Covid-19 vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration issued a scathing inspection report of the Emergent BioSolutions (EBS)…
Camera traps find endangered dryas monkeys
The Endangered dryas monkey is one of Africa’s most mysterious primates. They are difficult to…
Outback radio telescope discovers dense, spinning, dead star
Astronomers have discovered a pulsar — a dense and rapidly spinning neutron star sending radio…