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STAT+: The intersection of ‘Apprentice’ and the No Surprises Act
A STAT investigation explores how a new company is profiting from the arbitration process in the No Surprises Act.
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STAT+: Epic says it has uncovered rot in patient record sharing. Will HHS act?
A recent Epic lawsuit revealed a company allegedly posed as a provider to access patient records for law firms, prompting a call for increased oversight.
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Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency
"We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says.
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Iran war’s impact on pharma supply chain, a Pfizer Lyme vaccine, and more
The war in the Middle East so far has not appreciably disrupted pharmaceutical supply chains, but the conflict could do so as it continues
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STAT+: Pfizer’s Lyme vaccine results set up tricky regulatory path
New results on Pfizer's Lyme disease vaccine, how the Middle East conflict could strain drug supply chains, and more biotech news in today's Readout newsletter.
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Match Day results show impact of federal immigration policy
In today's Morning Rounds newsletter: the high-stakes search for a new CDC director, the impact of immigration policy on budding doctors, and more.
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US under-45s struggle for insurance approval as colon cancer rates rise
ACA requires firms to cover colonoscopies for over-45s but young people face hurdles to receive appropriate testsAs colon cancer rates are rising among people in their 20s and 30s, some adults in the US who are under 45 and experiencing worrying symptoms are struggling to get insurance coverage for
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STAT+: Doctronic raises $40 million as race to apply AI in clinical care heats up
Doctronic, the startup behind a provocative experiment in Utah to renew drug prescriptions with a chatbot, has raised $40 million.
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No new meningitis cases linked to Kent outbreak reported, health agency says
UKHSA says on Monday morning there has been no change since 20 cases had been confirmed by SundayThere have been no new cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent reported, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.As of 12.30pm on Sunday, 20 cases had been confirmed and a further nine w
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Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen newborns for spinal muscular atrophy
Campaigners hope pilot will result in heel prick test for rare condition being approved across BritainScotland has become the first part of the UK to screen newborn babies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle wastage.Campaigners, who have long ad
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STAT+: Insmed drug benefits patients with rare, bacterial lung disease, study shows
Insmed hopes to convert Arikayce's accelerated approval to a full approval.
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STAT+: Pfizer’s Lyme vaccine shows efficacy, but misses key statistical hurdle
Lyme is found in almost a half-million Americans each year. A new vaccine shows some promise.
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STAT+: Apogee Therapeutics data show long-acting eczema drug induced relief with less frequent injections
An experimental treatment for eczema from Apogee Therapeutics induced skin and itch relief comparable to current, widely used medicines but with less frequent injections.
Scientists discover Alzheimer’s hidden “death switch” in the brain
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “death switch” in the brain that may be driving Alzheimer’s disease—and even found a way to turn it off in mice. The culprit is a toxic pairing of two proteins that, when combined, triggers the destruction of brain cells and fuels memory loss. By using a new compou
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Her son needed a fecal transplant for a fearsome C. diff infection. Getting one required a tortuous journey
Her son needed a fecal transplant for a fearsome C. diff infection. Getting one required a tortuous journey.
New blood test could catch pancreatic cancer before it’s too late
A new blood test could change the outlook for one of the deadliest cancers—pancreatic cancer—by catching it much earlier than ever before. Researchers identified two previously unknown proteins in the blood that, when combined with existing markers, dramatically improved detection accuracy. The four
A promising fatty liver treatment may raise cancer risk
A surprising new study reveals that blocking a supposedly protective enzyme, Caspase-2, could actually backfire—raising the risk of chronic liver damage and cancer over time. Researchers found that without this enzyme, liver cells grow abnormally large and accumulate genetic damage, leading to infla
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Hundreds of children stuck in hospital because of lack of community services
Discharge delays in England leave patients trapped while youngsters needing hospital care wait for beds, study findsHundreds of children are in hospital unnecessarily on any given day because they do not have the right support to go home, according to an analysis of NHS England data.The discharge de
Scientists discover surprising brain trigger behind high blood pressure
Scientists have uncovered a surprising brain-based trigger for high blood pressure, tracing it to a small region in the brainstem that normally controls breathing. This area, which kicks in during forceful exhalations like coughing, laughing, or exercise, also appears to activate nerves that tighten
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Apology for poor care over boy's bleed death
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor.