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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
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Which vaccines will curb the Ebola outbreak? WHO debates
The WHO is currently debating which vaccines and therapeutics should be tested to combat the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola…
Medscape
Remote Monitoring in Cirrhosis Could Reduce Admissions
Remote monitoring for patients with advanced cirrhosis may help reduce emergency admissions by enabling earlier…
Medscape
Higher Abdominal Fat Linked to Faster Biological Aging
A study has found that higher abdominal fat is linked to accelerated biological aging, which increases the risk of…
Medscape
Does Obesity Drive Related Conditions in Older Adults?
A recent study found that obesity-related conditions are common among older adults, regardless of their obesity…
Medscape
Pediatric Ketamine Sedation Not Tied to Serious AEs
A systematic review of 67,871 children receiving intravenous ketamine for procedural sedation found that serious…
Medscape
The Alcohol-Sugar Double Whammy Coming to Patients Near You
Experts warn that highly sweetened alcoholic drinks pose a dual threat to liver health by combining alcohol and sugar.…
Medscape
House Dust Mite Immunotherapy May Prevent Allergies in Kids
A study in Austria found that preventive sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for house dust mite allergens can induce…
STAT
Opinion: I’m a weight-loss doctor. Here’s why I worry about GLP-1 ‘microdoses’
Long term, we don’t know what tiny doses of GLP-1s for cosmetic weight loss can do, writes a weight-loss doctor.
STAT
STAT+: The woman behind the world’s biggest longevity competition
Jamie Justice of XPRIZE Healthspan on the most promising research and "purely scammy" treatments in the world of…
Medscape
Femoral BMD May Reflect Broader Health in Older Women
New research indicates that femoral bone mineral density (BMD) may serve as a prognostic biomarker for overall health…
Medscape
Eye Inflammation Tied to Anti-Adalimumab Antibody Formation
A study found that over 20% of patients with autoimmune diseases receiving adalimumab developed antibodies against the…
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Alzheimer's disease neuropathology plasma biomarkers and cognition in midlife: a community-based cohort study - The Lancet
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Medscape
Treat the Overlap Between Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue
A new study suggests that treatments for long COVID can benefit from approaches used for myalgic…
Medscape
Which Patients With Early HCC Should Undergo Resection?
A recent meta-analysis suggests that liver resection may be more beneficial for patients with early-stage…
NPR — Health
The U.S. government wants to treat any Americans with Ebola outside of the U.S.
The U.S. government is implementing measures to treat Americans with Ebola who are located outside the country. This…
Medscape
Durvalumab Plus BCG Earns FDA Nod for Bladder Cancer
The FDA has approved durvalumab in combination with BCG for high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. This…
STAT
STAT+: Biotech veteran Jeremey Levin on why the industry’s future is secure, but American leadership is at risk
Biotech veteran Jeremy Levin discusses the future of the biotech industry and the challenges it faces. He highlights…
STAT
An ASCO preview: What to watch for at cancer research’s big meeting
Here's what to watch for at ASCO, cancer research's big meeting, in Chicago.
Medscape
Blood Test Flags Mantle Cell Lymphoma Relapse Before PET-CT
A recent study suggests that a blood test may be more effective than PET-CT scans in predicting relapses in patients…
NBC News — Health
When drug after drug failed, a teen hoped brain surgery could fix her daily seizures. Insurance denied it.
Cambrie Sharp, a 13-year-old girl, has struggled with daily seizures since she was four years old. Despite trying over…
STAT News
STAT+: Heart patch engineered from stem cells revved up weakened hearts
A stem cell-based heart patch improved pumping in a small trial for advanced heart failure. "Very good first step,"…
Medscape
Urine Test Could Detect Lung Cancer Years Early
A new urine test for lung cancer may be available for NHS use within five years. This test aims to detect early signs…
BBC News — Health
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are set to strike for four days in June, marking the 16th walkout in an ongoing dispute…
Medscape
Genital Lesions Most Common Sign of CCD
A recent study found that genital lesions are the most common sign of cutaneous Crohn's disease (CCD), particularly…
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Kailera’s own ‘triple-G’ drug also looks very powerful
The business of living forever, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub's AI protein model, and other biotech news from The Readout
STAT
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca breast cancer pill, an ADAP deal in Florida, and more
The FDA extended the decision deadline for an experimental breast cancer pill from AstraZeneca after an advisory panel…
Medscape
Alternaria Allergy in Youth Signals Lasting Asthma Risk
A study has found that sensitization to the Alternaria allergen during adolescence is linked to a higher risk of…
Medscape
Indigenous-Led Study Targets Transplant Inequities
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is funding an Indigenous-led study to address inequities in organ donation…
Medscape
Antihypertensive Use Tied to Higher Fall Risk Across Groups
A recent study found that initiating antihypertensive therapy in patients aged 40 and older is linked to a higher risk…
Medscape
Is Pregnancy Safe for Women With Myasthenia Gravis?
A recent study found that pregnancy does not increase the risk of exacerbations for women with myasthenia gravis.…
Medscape
Prevalence of Tree Nut Allergies in Dutch Children
A study found that nearly 6% of Dutch children aged 1-12 years have parent-reported tree nut allergies, with walnut,…
Medscape
mRNA Shot Offers Efficacy for Influenza-Like Illness
A new investigational mRNA-based vaccine, mRNA-1010, has demonstrated superior efficacy compared to a standard-dose…
Medscape
Docs Say Patients Are Losing Trust in Their Advice: Survey
A recent Medscape survey reveals that nearly half of physicians believe patient trust in their treatment…
STAT
Trump says latest medical exam went ‘PERFECTLY’
The conference where death is (theoretically) optional, new trends among undocumented patients, and more health news…
TODAY.com
Chemical Tank Implodes in Washington State, Killing at Least 1
A chemical tank at a paper plant in Washington state imploded, resulting in at least one fatality. Multiple workers…
TODAY.com
US to Send Ebola-Exposed Americans to Facility in Kenya: Report
The Trump administration is planning to send Americans exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a…
NBC News — Health
Blood test added to colorectal cancer screening options by cancer group
The American Cancer Society has added a blood test called Shield to its colorectal cancer screening options. This test…
Medscape
Adjuvant Radiation Boosts High-Risk Bladder Cancer Control
Adjuvant radiotherapy significantly reduces the risk of locoregional recurrence in patients with high-risk…
Medscape
Analgesic Allergies Linked to Pregnancy Risks
A study found that maternal nonnarcotic analgesic allergy labels (NNAALs) are associated with increased risks for…
Medscape
Early Food Allergy Not Linked to Teen Eating Problems
A study found that children with food allergies before age two do not exhibit more eating difficulties as teenagers…
Medscape
Genetic Testing for Kidney Disease Often Not Discussed
A recent survey revealed that most patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are not being informed about genetic…
KFF Health News
Readers Address Drugged Driving, Suicide Prevention, Worker Shortages
KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
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Montana Hurries To Adopt Trump’s Medicaid Work Rules Amid Budget Woes
Montana health officials are advancing plans to include doula services in the state's Medicaid program despite earlier…
KFF Health News
Nurse Convicted in Patient’s Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into a Cautionary Tale
RaDonda Vaught, a former nurse convicted of negligent homicide due to a medication error, has turned her experience…
Medscape
Common Food Additives Linked to Heart Risks
A recent study found that higher intake of common food preservatives is linked to increased risks of hypertension and…
Medscape
For Farmers, Mental Health Care That Fits
Canadian farmers face significant mental health challenges due to the nature of their work, including isolation and…
Medscape
Air Pollution Tied to Poor Valvular Heart Disease Outcomes
A study found that patients with valvular heart disease exposed to higher levels of PM2.5 faced increased risks of…
Medscape
Measuring Drug Hypersensitivity in Pediatric Urticaria
A study on drug hypersensitivity in children with chronic spontaneous urticaria found that only 14 out of 28 suspected…
STAT News
Opinion: It’s the end of science as we know it, and I feel fine
“Science itself is inherently resilient — that is, after all, why it’s science,” writes Jonathan Jackson.
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