STAT+: Cancer vaccine cocktail boosts immune response after melanoma surgery, research shows
Immunotherapies have transformed cancer care by enlisting the body’s own immune system to fight tumors…
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As a new Covid-19 treatment arrives, hospitals scramble to solve logistical and ethical challenges
When the federal government started handing out a newly authorized Covid-19 treatment last week, some…
WHO group recommends against using remdesivir to treat hospitalized Covid-19 patients
A World Health Organization panel is now recommending against the use of the antiviral remdesivir…
Chelsea Clinton wants Trump, allies to build support for a Covid-19 vaccine
Chelsea Clinton wants President Trump and his allies to help encourage Americans to get Covid-19…
Listen: The latest Covid-19 vaccine data, Biden’s plans for the pandemic, and Bill Gates unfiltered
How do we measure whether Covid-19 vaccines work? What does Joe Biden think of the…
STAT+: To maintain opioid sales, Purdue was advised to pay rebates to health insurers for each overdose
As Purdue Pharma faced serious challenges to OxyContin sales, the company was advised to consider…
STAT+: A leading AI researcher calls for standards to ensure equity and fairness
A top researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Thursday said that artificial intelligence…
The Covid-19 Sports Report: Autumn Edition
For sports fans, 2020 is a year to forget. Fall shows Covid-19 isn’t finished causing…
Vaccine News: Two Steps Forward, One Back
The vaccine makers, Pfizer and Moderna, say their vaccine trials have been successful. But, said…
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The Country’s Blood Pressure Levels Are Rising
The pandemic is getting to us, and for many, it’s showing up in our rising…
Delirium could signal Covid-19 infection in older adults, study finds
Delirium may be an early warning sign of Covid-19 infection in older adults, a new…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows promise in elderly; surprise rule will require insurers to estimate out-of-pocket drug costs
Top of the morning to you and a fine one, it is. Blue skies and…
Opinion: The year of the pandemic: a view from South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — In the global coronavirus pandemic, South Koreans should be dropping like…
Opinion: Self-interest nudged me to join Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine trial. Here’s how it’s going
I volunteered to take part in a Covid-19 vaccine trial. I wish I could say…
Biden adviser says scientists, not political appointees, should lead public communications on Covid-19
WASHINGTON — A member of President-elect Joe Biden’s Covid-19 task force is advocating for federal…
‘People are going to die’: Hospitals in half the states are facing a massive staffing shortage as Covid-19 surges
Hospitals in at least 25 states are critically short of nurses, doctors, and other staff…
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Coming… But When?
You may wonder why relatives that are hard of hearing don’t just get hearing aids….
STAT+: House passes a bill to close a loophole in a law that gives drug makers ‘unfair’ monopolies
Seeking to boost competition in the pharmaceutical industry, the House passed a bill that would…
Health Literacy: A Provider Problem, Too
Health literacy is a global problem, and it affects every decision from choosing a doctor…
Diagnosis of a Personal Nature Shouldn’t Cause Shame
There was a time, not that long ago, when certain medical conditions were discussed in…
Opinion: The shameful abundance of birth- and pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S.
The U.S. spends more on health care than any other wealthy nation. Yet, more people…
STAT+: How Amazon Pharmacy could ramp up pressure on the prescription drug industry
The launch of Amazon Pharmacy on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the pharmacy pipeline, with industry…
New Questions on an Old Issue: Flame Retardant Fabrics
The next chapter in the United States’ long, complex history with flame retardants. Read Original…
FDA allows first rapid coronavirus test that gives results at home
WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine shows 95% effectiveness; FDA vows to disclose scientific data for EUAs
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it this…
Pfizer and BioNTech to submit Covid-19 vaccine data to FDA as full results show 95% efficacy
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Wednesday that the efficacy portion of their Covid-19 vaccine trial has…
STAT+: Biden team ramps up outreach to public health groups
WASHINGTON — Nearly all of the nation’s leading public health organizations have already heard directly…
Opinion: Interoperability: an untapped tool in America’s fight against Covid-19
As the coronavirus pandemic collides with flu season, barriers to accessing medical information could undermine…
Health systems are using AI to predict severe Covid-19 cases. But limited data could produce unreliable results
As the United States braces for a bleak winter, hospital systems across the country are…
Bill Gates worries about a ‘dysfunctional’ approach to Covid-19 vaccine distribution
Bill Gates fears a “dysfunctional” approach to distributing Covid-19 vaccines, he said Tuesday, despite an…
Pharma trade group issues guidelines for improving diversity of clinical trial participants
The pharmaceutical industry’s largest lobbying organization released guidelines on Tuesday to enhance racial and ethnic…
Women Will Smoke to That: Using Pot for Menstrual Pain
Using cannabis to treat gynecological pain is a popular idea, a national survey has found. …
Pfizer may be within days of filing emergency authorization request for Covid-19 vaccine
Pfizer may be within days of filing for an emergency use authorization for its Covid-19…
Is a Bit of Light Flickering at the Pandemic Tunnel’s End?
After promising results, the FDA has pledged to move “as quickly as possible” to clear…
Pro-mask or anti-mask? Your moral beliefs probably predict your stance
Governments around the world have recommended or mandated various behaviors to slow the spread of…
Fauci suggests he should have been ‘much more vocal’ about Covid-19 testing early in pandemic
Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert, said Tuesday he should have more aggressively…
STAT+: FDA vows to disclose data used to support emergency drug authorizations
In response to blistering criticism, the Food and Drug Administration committed to publicly disclosing reviews…
Quick-Bite Foods Offer Long-term Heart Issues
Eating an unhealthy diet from a young age may lead to heart disease later in…
Opinion: Proposed British guidelines reject useless chronic fatigue syndrome treatments
For years, the prevailing “wisdom” about people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome was they were…
STAT Summit: A conversation with Anthony Fauci, America’s virologist
Editors note: The livestream for this panel discussion will be embedded below at 1 p.m….
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer launches pilot program to deliver Covid-19 vaccine; Amazon announces new online pharmacy offering
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, now…
STAT+: Brainstorm’s cell therapy for ALS fails study, but company sees signs of efficacy — and may push for approval
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics reported disappointing results Tuesday from a late-stage clinical trial involving its experimental…
STAT+: Amazon, expanding its growing health empire, launches Amazon Pharmacy
Amazon added new territory to its burgeoning health care empire on Tuesday, launching Amazon Pharmacy,…
Opinion: Decriminalization could help ease the nation’s drug epidemic, but the devil is in the details
Among the 120 statewide ballot measures before voters in the 2020 election, drug decriminalization measures…
‘They’ve been following the science’: How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation
While the United States flounders in its response to the coronavirus, another nation — one…
Formaldehyde Still Lurks in Some Hair Products; But Why?
It’s been years since the presence of formaldehyde was found in hair-straightening treatments. This is…
Talk Therapy Patients: How Secure Are Your Sessions?
Health record thieves are out there. For ease of mind, ask how your health care…
Red Eyes? Their Owner Could Use Dirty Needles
The opioid epidemic in the United States should prompt eye doctors to ask patients, seeking…
Pandemic Naysayers Sneak into Hospital to See if ICU Is Full
A Provo, Utah hospital has increased its security precautions after conspiracy theorists tried to sneak…
Calculating the Risk of Covid When Receiving Cancer Treatment
A new app identifies for cancer patients the least risky time they could contract Covid-19…