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SGLT2 Inhibitors Cut Kidney Events in Nephrotic Proteinuria
A study found that SGLT2 inhibitors significantly reduce the risk of major adverse kidney events in adults with type 2…
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How Cannabis Compounds May Help Create Weight-Loss Drugs
Recent research suggests that cannabis compounds may aid in regulating metabolism, potentially leading to weight-loss…
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Venetoclax-Based Regimen Shows Promising Survival in Ph- ALL
A phase 2 study found that a venetoclax-based regimen significantly improved survival rates in adolescents and adults…
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Young Adults Who Smoke, Vape Cannabis May Face Lung Issues
A recent study indicates that young adults who engage in both smoking and vaping cannabis may experience increased…
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Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery Shows Durable Results
Robotic-assisted mitral valve surgery has demonstrated excellent long-term repair durability and reduced hospital…
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At a Tennessee Hospital, a Nurse Stole Fentanyl and AI Missed It, State Records Say
The Department of Health and Human Services is relaxing standards for electronic health records, raising concerns…
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Michigan Found a Way To Reduce School Vaccine Waivers. Until It Backfired.
Shasta County in California successfully contained a measles outbreak by engaging trusted community members. Teachers,…
STAT
Opinion: The Amish way of health care
“Public health is going to have to talk about the Amish more and more”: Listen to STAT’s "First Opinion Podcast" on…
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Opinion: The medical-billing AI arms race between providers and insurance
“The financial side effects of care have become clinical ones,” writes Darshak Sanghavi.
STAT
Opinion: How the military may be fueling eating disorders in men
“Much of the rhetoric, imagery, and policy messaging from the Trump administration centers on extreme masculine…
STAT
STAT+: Trump’s Medicaid work requirements have an unwelcome surprise for some states and patients
Advocates were already dreading Medicaid's work requirements. New rules are worse than they feared.
STAT
STAT+: NIH cuts weakened network primed to respond to outbreaks like Ebola
While NIH-funded centers weren’t on the front lines of virus responses like the CDC or USAID, some researchers…
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Top ultra-processed food researchers call for sweeping policy change: ‘The system is rigged’
A survey finds that ultra-processed foods are a cross-partisan concern. And yet policy has been slow to follow.
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Expert Witness Side Gigs: Good Pay, Rewarding Work
Expert witness work offers physicians an interesting and well-compensated side gig, with many doctors finding it…
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For Doctors, Opt-Out Donation = Tough Family Conversations
Opt-out organ donation systems in Europe are intended to simplify consent, but family discussions often complicate the…
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Phase 3: Rapid Relief in Thyroid Eye Disease With Veligrotug
Veligrotug, a monoclonal antibody, has shown promising results in treating moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease. In…
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Zurich Heart Surgery Scandal: Device Safety Alert
A scandal at the University Hospital Zurich has led to criminal investigations linked to over 70 unexpected patient…
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Nearly 10% AxSpA Patients Meet Difficult-to-Manage Criteria
A recent study found that 9.1% of patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) meet the criteria for…
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Early Peanut Immunotherapy May Yield Long-Term Benefits
A study on peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) shows promising long-term benefits for participants who began treatment at…
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Surgery or Meds for Weight Regain After Sleeve Gastrectomy?
A study comparing conversion surgery and medication therapy for weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy found that…
STAT
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly threat to 340B hospitals, Ebola vaccine funding, and more
Lilly gave hospitals participating in a federal drug discount program five days to submit claims data or it will stop…
STAT
How one state’s medical meal program lowered health care costs
A new medical meal program in one state has shown promise in reducing healthcare costs. The initiative focuses on…
STAT
STAT+: Eli Lilly warns hospitals to submit claims data in the next five days or lose their 340B drug discounts
Eli Lilly has told more than 1,000 hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program to submit claims data…
STAT
As FDA misses deadline on electric shock ban, disability advocates speak out
The FDA has missed a self-imposed deadline to ban the use of electrical shock devices in people with intellectual…
STAT
Opinion: What should hospitals do when patients demand unvaccinated donor blood?
“You have to understand a person's belief if you want to address it,” Deva Sharma says on the “First Opinion Podcast”…
STAT
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about pancreatic and lung cancer drugs, China biotech growth, and more
Detailed study data for a pancreatic cancer treatment from Revolution Medicines confirmed it increased overall…
STAT
CDC says containing the spread of Ebola is top priority
The CDC has emphasized that containing the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is its top…
STAT
STAT+: A turning point for pancreatic cancer patients
Recent advancements in pancreatic cancer treatment have been highlighted, particularly the promising results of…
STAT
STAT+: Servier to buy Edgewise Therapeutics’ muscular dystrophy drug
The French pharma firm Servier is buying an experimental muscular dystrophy drug from Edgewise Therapeutics for $1.55…
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STAT+: A standing ovation for RevMed, and caution for Akeso
ASCO Day 3: A huge advance for pancreatic cancer, a let down for Akeso and Summit, and a new approach to immunotherapy.
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STAT+: Akeso and Summit’s ivonescimab extends survival in squamous cell lung cancer
A lung cancer drug developed in China was a highlight of ASCO but doctors want to see follow-up in a more diverse…
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STAT+: Practice-changing results reported for Revolution Medicines pancreatic cancer drug
Much-awaited results at ASCO show that scientists have indeed found a way to drug a "greasy ball" involved in…
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STAT+: BioNTech and Pfizer tout bispecifics data, and Pazdur sees silver lining at FDA
ASCO, Day 2: promising news around lung cancer, new immunotherapies, and bold words from Rick Pazdur.
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Doctor Helps Woman Stop Blaming Herself and Accept Treatment
Dr. Amitabh Ray shared a poignant experience at the ASCO 2026 annual meeting, highlighting the emotional struggles of…
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STAT+: China competition, ‘destruction’ at FDA gives agency chance to restructure, Rick Pazdur says
Rick Pazdur on the FDA: “We've had a lot of destruction here, and it doesn't mean that we have to just go back and…
STAT
STAT+: Revolution Medicines starts shipping experimental pancreatic cancer drug
CEO Mark Goldsmith says Revolution Medicines will submit pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib for FDA approval soon.
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STAT+: As Ebola outbreak grows, Trump administration veers from previous government playbook
Trump officials are disregarding the Biden administration's detailed pandemic plans in favor of their own strategy.
BBC News — Health
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
A recent study suggests that millions of breast cancer patients could avoid chemotherapy thanks to a new DNA test.…
KFF Health News
Gounder Gives Lowdown on Ebola, Peptides, and Colorectal Screenings
KFF Health News' editor-at-large for public health discussed peptides, colorectal cancer screening, and Ebola in TV…
BBC News — Health
Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says
Donald Trump's doctor has declared him to be in excellent health following his annual medical exam. The exam took…
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STAT+: At ASCO, positive data for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer
At the ASCO annual meeting, Bristol-Myers Squibb presented positive data regarding its treatment for multiple myeloma.…
NPR — Health
Common myths about gut health
The article discusses common misconceptions surrounding gut health and the marketing of various tests and supplements.…
Medscape
Guselkumab Adds PsA Structural Damage Inhibition to Label
The FDA has approved guselkumab for the inhibition of structural joint damage in adults with active psoriatic…
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Pharmacists to Prescribe for More Conditions Under New Deal
The UK government has announced a new deal allowing pharmacists in England to prescribe for more conditions without GP…
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FDA Advisors Favor XFG Strain for Next COVID Vaccine
The FDA's advisory committee has recommended an updated COVID vaccine targeting the XFG variant for the 2026-2027…
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Is It Time to Talk to Patients About Bowel Hygiene?
The concept of bowel hygiene is gaining traction in clinical practice as a way to improve gut health. This approach…
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NICE Recommends Mepolizumab for Uncontrolled COPD
NICE has recommended mepolizumab as an add-on treatment for adults with uncontrolled COPD and raised blood…
Medscape
Should North Africa Be Concerned About Ebola?
Experts are advising North African countries to remain vigilant regarding the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.…
STAT News
STAT+: Allogene CEO David Chang stepping down
Pfizer invests billions to buy Chinese drugs, WHO maps experimental response to Ebola outbreak, and other biotech news…
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