STAT+: Eyeing GLP-1 opportunity, Click buys assets of Better Therapeutics
Digital therapeutics company Click Therapeutics announced Wednesday it will acquire the assets of Better Therapeutics,…
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Media attention can impede positive predictive value of clinical diagnosis of low prevalence disease
Smout and colleagues say that during periods of high prevalence of pertussis the positive predictive…
Sunak’s plans to reform the fit note system are flawed and short sighted
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to reform the fit note system are disappointing.1 Their focus…
Major rise in STIs undermining global health targets, WHO warns
Rising numbers of cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and a slowdown in the decline…
Maryland takes first steps to cap drug costs
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re watching a ban compounded versions of GLP-1s, a Biogen acquisition, and more
Good morning from San Diego. This is Jonathan Wosen, West Coast biotech and life sciences…
Physician associates must have a named senior doctor supervising them at all times, says BMA
Medical associate professionals (MAPs), including physician associates, must have an immediately available, named supervisor in…
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STAT+: Biogen joins immunology wave with $1.15 billion acquisition
Biogen is joining the industry’s fervor over immune and inflammatory disease drug development with a…
As a doctor with pregnancy associated osteoporosis, I know that the NHS can do better for women with this condition
Pregnancy associated osteoporosis (PAO) is rare and comes with various challenges around diagnosis and management….
Pregnancy associated osteoporosis: NHS is “failing women” with rare but serious condition
Women with pregnancy associated osteoporosis (PAO)—a rare condition that causes spine fractures, height loss, and…
Forgiving medical student loan debt could help protect the future of a diverse NHS workforce
In a bid to improve the supply of clinical staff to the NHS, last autumn…
David Oliver: NHS England’s proposals to aid ȷunior doctor retention are basic good practice presented as radical ideas
On 25 April, with the pay restoration dispute between the BMA’s Junior Doctors Committee and…
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Deep and fascinating insights into whistleblowing
Why do people become whistleblowers? Why do most people not become whistleblowers? What becomes of…
Listen: A conversation with researcher Kevin Esvelt on the urgency of improving biosecurity measures
If you ask a chatbot how to cause a pandemic, it will suggest the 1918…
When should we start making H5N1 vaccine, and who will make that decision? In short, it’s complicated
If the H5N1 bird flu virus ever acquires the ability to transmit easily to and…
Off-label treatment for alcohol use disorder is linked to slower liver decline, study suggests
WASHINGTON — There are three FDA-approved drugs for treating alcohol use disorder. But a different…
Opinion: Digital health: a case of mistaken identity
History and literature are replete with cautionary tales on the dangers of pretending to be…
Opinion: What clinical real-world data can deliver
Thanks to new regulatory frameworks like the Food and Drug Administration’s Breakthrough Therapy designation, drugs…
Violence against health staff in conflict zones reached record high in 2023
More than 2500 incidents of violence against healthcare staff or obstruction of healthcare were reported…
Can oil producers wean themselves off polluting fossil fuels?
The vast majority of small island developing States (SIDS) are heavily dependent on polluting, and…
New tool may help prioritize high-risk infants for RSV immunization
On the heels of a shortage of nirsevimab for infant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower…
Alaska’s rusting waters: Pristine rivers and streams turning orange
Dozens of Alaska’s rivers and streams are turning orange. The staining could be the result…
Scientists create tailored drug for aggressive breast cancer
Scientists have used breast cancer cells’ weakness against themselves by linking a tumor-selective antibody with…
Fentanyl DrugFacts
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ADHD Across the Lifespan: What It Looks Like in Adults
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ADHD Across the Lifespan: What It Looks Like in Children and Teens
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ADHD Support Toolkit
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Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need To Know
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Eric Paslay Doesn’t Miss a Note Living with Type 1 Diabetes
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Getting Your Affairs in Order Checklist: Documents to Prepare for the Future
Source: National Institute on Aging – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Advance Directives Read Original Article: Getting…
Choosing A Health Care Proxy
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Working in the Heat: Know the Hazards
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration – PDF – Information on Workers and Heat risksRelated…
ClinicalTrials.gov: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Exploring GLP-1 Agonists: Benefits, Risks, and Holistic Health Solutions with Dr. Fred Harvey – WMNF
Exploring GLP-1 Agonists: Benefits, Risks, and Holistic Health Solutions with Dr. Fred Harvey WMNF Read Original…
Are Sun Chips healthy? Plus alternative healthy snacks – USA TODAY
Are Sun Chips healthy? Plus alternative healthy snacks USA TODAY Read Original Article: Are Sun Chips…
WHO reports major increase in sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of…
CDC asks states and cities to keep flu surveillance at peak levels because of bird flu threat
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked local and state health officials Tuesday to…
Drug-like inhibitor shows promise in preventing flu
Currently available flu medications only target the virus after it has already established an infection,…
Cosmic rays illuminate the past
Researchers have for the first time been able to pin down a prehistoric settlement of…
PFAS exposure in men linked to the health of their offspring
Researchers are reporting new findings that demonstrate a link between exposure to per- and polyfluorinated…
Complete Stellar Collapse: Unusual star system proves that stars can die quietly
University of Copenhagen astrophysicists help explain a mysterious phenomenon, whereby stars suddenly vanish from the…
Chocolate that harnesses the full potential of the cocoa fruit
Researchers have developed a type of chocolate that is more sustainable and nutritious than conventional…
Night-time heat significantly increases the risk of stroke
Researchers show that nocturnal heat significantly increases the risk of stroke. The findings can contribute…
Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution
Scientists discover ‘zoned development’ in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of…
Warming climate intensifies flash droughts worldwide
Sudden, severe dry spells known as flash droughts are rising in intensity around the world,…
‘Coercive Care’ investigation reveals how doctors have pressured sickle cell patients into unwanted sterilizations
Dear Readers, I want to bring your attention to a deeply disturbing but vital series…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re watching BIO layoffs, AstraZeneca plans to double revenue, and more
Good morning from the Pharmalittle campus, where I’m filling in for Ed. Normally, I’m the…
STAT+: At a flashy new research hub, AstraZeneca lays out ambitious growth goals
CAMBRIDGE, England — On a bit of a roll, AstraZeneca on Tuesday laid out ambitious…
Lilly doubles down on radiopharma
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Wastewater management must have greater focus on protecting public health, says report
The management of wastewater and sewage must improve to protect the public from exposure to…