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Can Intraperitoneal Paclitaxel Improve OS in Gastric Cancer?
A recent study found that adding intraperitoneal paclitaxel to standard treatment significantly improves overall…
Medscape
How NPs Are Navigating Prior Authorization Coverage Barriers
Prior authorization requirements are significantly impacting nurse practitioners and physician assistants in their…
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Updated trends in the global prevalence and burden of mental disorders, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 - The Lancet
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Mass General Brigham says it is saving more lives. Some doctors aren’t so sure.
Mass General Brigham claims to have saved more lives through improved quality metrics and hospital integration.…
STAT
STAT+: Closely watched experimental Parkinson’s drug fails key clinical trial
Biogen and Denali Therapeutics said a closely watched experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease failed to slow the…
NBC News — Health
U.S. officials to divert and screen passengers coming from Ebola affected countries
Tonight, US officials announced a new plan to stop the fast-moving Ebola outbreak from arriving in the United States.…
NPR — Health
American passenger feels 'betrayed' by federal order to stay in hantavirus quarantine
An American passenger is expressing feelings of betrayal due to a federal order mandating her quarantine for…
Medscape
Retatrutide Delivers Unprecedented Weight Loss in Phase 3
Eli Lilly's retatrutide has shown significant weight loss results in the TRIUMPH-1 phase 3 trial. Participants lost an…
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Guarding biotech from China and big bets in longevity
On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” the hosts discuss STAT's Breakthrough Summit West, where powerful…
Medscape
NHS Trust Sacks 11 Over Nottingham Victims' Records
An NHS trust has dismissed 11 staff members for improperly accessing the medical records of Nottingham stabbing…
STAT
STAT+: Immunovant shares surge on arthritis trial data
Trial results for Lilly's "triple-G" drug, FDA's leadership purge leaves chaos, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT
STAT+: Acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute reported to have stepped down
Jeffery Taubenberger has reportedly stepped down as the acting head of the National Institute for Allergy and…
STAT
STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case
Peter Haytaian, a former executive at Elevance Health, has been ordered to testify in a Medicare Advantage fraud case.…
STAT
Live: Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee regarding the proposed budget…
Medscape
Is Hypertension Undertreated in Pediatrics?
Pediatric hypertension is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to potential long-term health issues. Experts…
STAT
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly obesity drug trial, statistics for an Alzheimer’s drug, and more
Eli Lilly reported that in a late-stage trial, its next-generation obesity drug led to weight loss approaching the…
TODAY.com
Surgeon General Issues Suggested Screen Time Limits for Kids
The surgeon general has issued new recommendations regarding screen time for children. The report highlights concerns…
Medscape
Sleep Apnea Control Persists for Some After Stopping Device
A new study suggests that a vibrating device may help some patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA)…
Medscape
Rapid Microbe Testing Does Not Cut Antibiotic Prescribing
A study found that rapid microbiological point-of-care testing (RM-POCT) for respiratory infections did not…
Medscape
Many Patients Seeking Skin Cancer Screening Are Low Risk
A recent study found that many asymptomatic patients seeking skin cancer screenings are at a lower risk for diagnosis…
STAT
STAT+: Lilly’s ‘triple-G’ drug leads to bariatric-surgery levels of weight loss in trial
A next-gen Eli Lilly obesity drug led to bariatric-surgery levels of weight loss in a study, but also saw patients…
Medscape
Experts on AxSpA-IBD Treatment Weigh In on NSAIDs, Biologics
Experts are reevaluating the use of NSAIDs in patients with axial spondyloarthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.…
Medscape
Pancreatic Cysts: What’s the Actual Cancer Risk?
A recent study found that patients with low-risk pancreatic cystic lesions have a pancreatic cancer incidence of 1.89…
NBC News — Health
People lost up to 85 pounds on Lilly’s experimental weight loss drug, company says
Eli Lilly's experimental weight loss drug, retatrutide, has shown promising results in a late-stage clinical trial,…
STAT
Opinion: Living with bullet fragments in the body can have long-term medical consequences
Living with retained bullet fragments can lead to significant long-term health issues for survivors of gun violence.…
STAT
Are ‘AI co-scientist’ tools actually useful for scientists?
Recent papers from Google and FutureHouse explore the utility of AI 'co-scientist' tools in scientific research. While…
STAT
Opinion: STAT+: Dark times ahead at the FDA
It almost feels like the Trump administration is intentionally breaking the FDA, writes Lab Dish columnist Paul…
STAT
STAT+: After warning letter, Whoop and FDA in discussions about controversial blood pressure feature
Whoop is currently in discussions with the FDA regarding a blood pressure feature that the agency claims requires…
Medscape
Eating for One: The Future of Personalized Nutrition
The article discusses the shift from traditional dietary guidelines to personalized nutrition as a response to rising…
Medscape
OUD Med Prolongs Ketamine’s Reduction in Suicidal Ideation
A recent study found that buprenorphine can prolong the reduction of suicidal ideation in patients with major…
Medscape
Is Rheumatology Entering the Multiomics Era?
The 52nd Congress of the Spanish Rheumatology Society emphasized the importance of precision medicine in rheumatology,…
Medscape
Can Agents Bring Doctors Greater Career Success?
A growing number of physicians are seeking assistance from career agents to improve their job satisfaction and career…
Medscape
Perinatal Grief and Disney’s Versa: Can Films Change Care?
The film 'Versa' by Disney highlights the emotional journey of perinatal grief experienced by families. It has sparked…
Medscape
Spain’s Debate Over Obstetric Violence
The issue of obstetric violence has gained renewed attention in Spain, with Health Minister Mónica García Gómez…
Medscape
NP-Led Outreach Ups Cancer Screening in Rural Women Veterans
A nurse practitioner-led outreach program has successfully increased breast and cervical cancer screenings among women…
Medscape
Atrial-Fixation TMVR Appears Feasible, Durable at 1 Year
The AltaValve system, featuring a novel atrial fixation mechanism, shows promise for high-risk patients undergoing…
STAT News
Congressional Democrats try to force a vote to end Medicare AI prior authorization pilot
Congressional Democrats are pushing to end a Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence for prior…
Medscape
500,000 Children in Mental Health Crisis Turn to A&E
New research indicates that approximately 500,000 children and young people in England have visited emergency…
BBC News — Health
What you need to know about latest meningitis cluster
After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South's health correspondent Alastair Fee…
STAT News
Surgeon General’s office issues warning on screen time for children
The U.S. Surgeon General's office has issued a warning regarding children's screen time, urging families and schools…
Medscape
Ontario Government Expands Access to Fertility Treatment
The Ontario government is investing $100 million to expand access to publicly funded fertility services, aiming to…
STAT News
STAT+: Scientists track cellular disruptions that lead to type 1 diabetes
Growing evidence suggests it takes a sustained viral infection in the right genetic environment to lead to type 1…
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STAT+: Florida hospitals win $8 billion in extra Medicaid funds
Florida hospitals are set to receive nearly $8 billion in supplemental Medicaid funds approved by the federal…
Medscape
Foreign Object Impaction: Navigating Tricky Extractions
The rise in foreign body impactions has posed challenges for gastroenterologists, who must ensure safe extractions.…
STAT
Opinion: I saw Ebola as both doctor and patient. I wish people cared more about the Africans I worked alongside
The article discusses the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and highlights the challenges…
STAT
STAT+: Biotech execs, academic expert lament impact of FDA turnover on rare disease drug development
Executives in the biotech industry are expressing concerns over the recent turnover at the FDA, which they believe is…
STAT
STAT+: Drugmakers guard IP more tightly amid China competition
The FDA's new path, the status of animal testing, and other biotech news from The Readout
NBC News — Health
Absence of USAID likely slowed Ebola detection and response, former officials say
Former officials claim that the absence of USAID has hindered the U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak in the…
STAT
STAT+: Kennedy names interim surgeon general amid vacancies atop health department
Stephanie Haridopolos, a family medicine physician and senior HHS adviser, will take on the surgeon general's duties…
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