How climate change could drive animal movements — and threaten more viral spillovers
Climate change will force animals to migrate, and in turn, some species — and the…
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Opinion: Even when the pandemic fades, the depression it has wrought will linger
The masks are mostly off, group events have become almost normal, and many people believe…
Opinion: ‘Boards for All?’ Global health organizations and companies aren’t even close
The age, gender, and ethnic diversity of a company or organization’s board is fundamental to…
AI can predict missed appointments. How can hospitals use that data for better care?
For every five appointments at Boston Children’s Hospital, one patient doesn’t show up. Missed appointments…
How Paxlovid came to be: From the germ of an idea to a vital tool against Covid
Charlotte Allerton, Pfizer’s head of medicine design, was making dinner — omelets — with her…
STAT+: Tough questions, few answers: The FDA wrestles with its approach to AI in medicine
It was a brave thing for the Food and Drug Administration to do. Earlier this…
STAT+: A company developing a human blood substitute attempts a comeback, but IPO plans look dicey
Biopure, the disgraced developer of a failed human blood substitute, is attempting a comeback. It’s…
STAT+: Hospital giant Tenet sues OSHA for attempting to inspect hospital under Covid-19 worker safety rule
A large, investor-owned hospital chain is suing a federal agency, arguing workplace health officials don’t…
Covid’s circling the White House. What are the risks to someone like Biden?
For weeks, the coronavirus has been closing in on the Oval Office. In late March,…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: J&J sues wholesalers and a pharmacy over fake HIV meds; Rite Aid to pay $123 million to Humana for inflating drug prices
Top of the morning to you. Another busy day is unfolding here on the Pharmalot…
Stress Levels Run High In Families Of COVID-19 Patients Admitted To ICU: Study
Research has found that the families of COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit…
Did Governments Around The World Initially Over-React To The COVID-19 Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the dangers of the virus have diverted attention from…
Families Of COVID-19 ICU Patients At High Risk Of PTSD, Study Shows
The psychological symptoms of having a family member admitted to the intensive care unit due…
Opinion: Making Medicare, Medicaid innovation tests voluntary undermines evaluation opportunities
The U.S. health care system is often inefficient, ineffective, and inequitable. Compared to other high-income…
Opinion: Listen: A new hotline could save lives during mental health crises — if someone answers the phone
The rollout of a new mental health crisis line for the entire U.S. is scheduled…
The doctor who is trying to bring back surprise billing
If Daniel Haller gets his way, surprise medical bills will be back in full force….
Federal antitrust case against Sutter Health headed for appeal
The long-running federal antitrust lawsuit against Sutter Health is getting a second wind after attorneys…
STAT+: Usual and customary? Rite Aid ordered to pay Humana $123 million for inflating pharmacy claims
Rite Aid was ordered by an arbitrator to pay nearly $123 million to Humana, one…
With Omicron, nearly 60% in U.S. have been infected during pandemic
Nearly 60% of people in the United States, including three in four children, have now…
AI tools to predict hospital stays are hampered by a string of shortcomings
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Daily aspirin offers little to no benefit for most adults trying to prevent heart disease, new report says
Taking low-dose aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke provides little to…
STAT+: Manchin won’t support new health policy unless Congress rolls back Trump tax cuts
WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin, a moderate Democrat who will determine how much domestic policy…
The FDA’s ban on menthol in cigarettes clears a major regulatory hurdle
D.C. Diagnosis is STAT’s weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine….
Global coalition seeks $4.8 billion for polio eradication initiative
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative said Tuesday that it is seeking $4.8 billion to fund…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: White House announces Covid-pill push; ‘right-to-try’ think tank is back with a new law
Top of the morning to you. Gray skies are hovering over the Pharmalot campus right…
STAT+: Biofourmis raises $300 million as it looks to drive adoption of remote care
Biofourmis has spent years trying to figure out how to help care for patients with…
Stress-Related Disorders Prevalent In Relatives Of COVID-19 ICU Patients: A ‘Secondary Public Health Crisis’
There were visiting restrictions in the ICU during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read…
Biden administration starts Covid treatment push, focusing on Pfizer’s Paxlovid
The Biden administration announced a series of initiatives Tuesday aimed at increasing the use of…
Opinion: How hospitals and health systems can help patients avoid medical debt
While the goal of the American health care system is to improve health and well-being,…
He had an M.D. and a Ph.D. but didn’t match into a residency. It was the push he needed to jump into health tech
Travis Hughes had been assured by both mentors and peers that he was a front-runner…
Experts fear U.S. may default to annual Covid boosters without sufficient data
A number of vaccine experts are concerned the United States may be sleepwalking into a…
STAT+: Right to try 2.0: Advocates want to reduce oversight of ‘n of 1’ therapies
WASHINGTON — The libertarian think tank behind the federal “right-to-try” law is back at it…
STAT+: Thanks to Covid-19, pharma’s reputation improved among patient groups. But can it last?
Thanks to its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the pharmaceutical industry has greatly improved its…
STAT+: Biden is urged to pursue march-in rights for a pricey cancer drug after NIH delays a petition review
Citing arguments by more than two dozen legal experts, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is urging…
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STAT+: One in four pharma status reports on follow-up trials are late or aren’t filed
Drug companies failed to submit 11% of status reports for clinical trials they were required…
Majority of family members of Covid patients treated in the ICU report PTSD symptoms
A majority of family members of Covid-19 patients treated in ICUs reported significant symptoms of…
STAT+: Pharma R&D payments to European researchers are like ‘dark money’
Due to inadequate disclosure policies, drug company payments to European researchers and institutions for R&D…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Are new ADHD treatments really any better? India moves to reduce dependence on China for pharma ingredients
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
STAT+: Nkarta studies of engineered natural killer cells show complete remissions in patients with blood cancers
Nkarta said Monday that two experimental, off-the-shelf treatments, both made from engineered natural killer cells,…
‘Longest Reported Infection’: How Long Did This Man Have COVID-19?
A man in the United Kingdom has the longest reported COVID infection, according to health…
COVID-19: When Will Pfizer’s Antiviral Pill Be Ready For Use? Here’s What To Know
Antiviral pills were meant to be a crucial tool in slowing down hospitalizations, especially as…
Opinion: Wearable device data need to represent all of us
The growing uptake of wearable devices has sparked enthusiasm among health researchers, and for good…
Opinion: Expedited partner therapy is an effective way to treat sexually transmitted infections. Why aren’t doctors using it?
As emergency medicine and infectious disease physicians, we often see patients with chlamydia, gonorrhea, and…
STAT+: There’s a new crop of treatments for ADHD in kids. Are they any better?
Parents and doctors now have more tools than ever before to help kids manage symptoms…
White House’s Jen Psaki offered a binder full of Covid spending details. Taking a peek was a process
WASHINGTON — It was a striking visual for the television cameras. White House Press Secretary…
What science journalism can’t tell us about Covid-19 deaths
In the first piece of science journalism I ever wrote, I compared deciphering the effects…
Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Protection Only Good For 3 Months?
The third dose of the Pfizer vaccine provides protection against hospitalization from omicron, but it…
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids
The World Health Organization said Saturday that 12 countries have reported at least 169 unusual…
Does COVID-19 Increase Shingles Risk In People Over 50?
New research has found a link between COVID-19 and shingles in people over 50. Read…
COVID-19 Becomes Third Leading Cause Of Death In US: CDC
The public health agency has released its comprehensive report on national death rates for 2021….