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Michigan has led the nation in making inroads with its farmers as it has worked to contain spread of H5N1 bird flu infections in dairy cows. Now the state’s health authorities are trying to do the same in looking for undetected infections among farmworkers. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is working with an undisclosed number of farms to try to assess the risk to workers of becoming infected with the virus, which has spread to at least 25 farms in the state in the pas
The FDA isn’t slated to render a decision about BMS and Karuna’s potential breakthrough schizophrenia med until September — but a biotech is already hoping to be hot on its heels.
Summer is officially here, and whether you’re relaxing in the great outdoors or riding out a heat wave inside, STAT’s annual book and podcast list has you covered with a bevy of titles to check out. Read on for recommendations from the likes of FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, and former White House Covid-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha.
A COVID and flu duo could ease manufacturing and administration, potentially driving higher vaccination rates, said Moderna’s VP of North American medical affairs.
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Firearm violence is officially a public health crisis in the U.S. — Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says so. In a new advisory published on Tuesday, Murthy calls attention to the health toll of gun violence, describing the size of the crisis while laying out a roadmap of research and policy interventions to curb its effects. “My hope is that framing just the profound impact and pervasive impact of gun violence in our country … can firmly take it out of the realm of politics and
Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (podcast host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by Dr. Jessica Bod (Yale University Clerkship Director and 2024 CDEM Clerkship Director of the Year award winner) in this episode to discuss how one might approach their emergency medicine sub-internship. Dr. Bod shares her her wealth of experience and wisdom to provide not only general advice but also answers more detailed questions like: What are some things NOT to do on a rotatio
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Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (podcast host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by Dr. Jessica Bod (Yale University Clerkship Director and 2024 CDEM Clerkship Director of the Year award winner) in this episode to discuss how one might approach their emergency medicine sub-internship. Dr. Bod shares her her wealth of experience and wisdom to provide not only general advice but also answers more detailed questions like: What are some things NOT to do on a rotatio
WASHINGTON — A journal published by the American Medical Association has corrected four articles from two of the nation’s top tobacco researchers, Ray Niaura and David Abrams, after STAT uncovered undisclosed ties the New York University professors had with the e-cigarette company Juul. The articles corrected Tuesday by JAMA Network Open include a highly cited study comparing the level of toxic substances users of e-cigarettes are exposed to versus smokers of combustible cigarettes
Alternatives to costly Wegovy and Saxenda will make such treatments more widely available worldwide Ozempic maker invests $4bn to meet US ‘skinny jab’ demand Medicines that enable dramatic weight loss are set to experience a new boom in uptake, experts have said, as the first generic versions hit the market this week at a lower cost than the original drugs.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Biden administration to prohibit Medicare Advantage insurers from using artificial intelligence tools to deny care until it completes a systematic review of their accuracy and effects on patients. In a letter sent Tuesday, the lawmakers cited a STAT investigation in calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to beef up oversight of AI and algorithmic tools that discriminate against old and sick patients.
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The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
Continuous positive airway pressure “is here to stay,” sleep medicine doctor Atul Malhotra declared in a May 2024 editorial published in the Lancet. But after Eli Lilly reported the full results of its obesity drug in sleep apnea patients last week, industry watchers are now debating the lasting power of CPAP machines. The trial, run by Malhotra himself, demonstrated that Zepbound reduced the number of sleep apnea episodes in patients both who were using the machines and those who
Fresh calls have been made to review prescription charges in England as new NHS figures show a surge in the use of pre-payment certificates (PPCs). The number of 12-month PPCs issued in 2023/24 reached 2.1 million – around 30% higher than before the pandemic, when 1.5 million PPCs were issued in 2018. This type of […] The post Pharmacists would 'rather focus on care than check millions of certificates' appeared first on The Pharmacist.
AliveCor has spent years battling with Apple over the market for consumer heart monitoring technology. Now it’s hoping to make its imprint on professional health care with its new device, which recently received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration. The 12-lead electrocardiogram device, called the Kardia 12L ECG System, is a hand-held version of the standard ECG device usually found in hospitals and used to diagnose heart conditions.
Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
The global health toll of alcohol remains “unacceptably high” across the globe, the World Health Organization said this week. Despite alcohol’s immense health toll, however, countries are still not deploying tactics that the WHO says would help to reduce alcohol’s devastating health impacts, like access restrictions, special taxes, and prohibitions on certain types of alcohol advertising.
AstraZeneca has announced that Tagrisso (osimertinib) in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy has been approved in Japan for the first line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumours have exon 19 deletions or exon 21 mutations.
Drug discovery has quickly become the most enticing place to apply artificial intelligence. Billions of dollars are being invested in AI-driven “techbios.” In an industry where nothing changes overnight, even large biopharma companies are touting AI as key to how they’re transforming their discovery engines. But in the race to integrate AI into drug discovery, investing so heavily in scaling one part of the system overlooks the rest.
Discover practical use cases and common concerns surrounding the implementation of generative AI (GenAI) in clinical trials. Learn how this technology is transforming the landscape of medical research.
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
As chief medical officer of Moderna, Tal Zaks used to be skeptical of genome editing. Why repair a patient’s broken gene, he would ask, with all the havoc CRISPR can wreak on DNA, when a company like Moderna can just replace that gene with regular, transient doses of mRNA? (One reason: Moderna was having immense difficulty doing just that.) On Tuesday, though, Zaks emerged after years outside the spotlight as, of all things, acting CEO of a new genome editing company.
Awareness of the harms to patients caused by errors in diagnosis and treatment has been front and center for nearly 25 years. A different kind of harm, this one affecting patients and clinicians, is only now getting the recognition it deserves. Called administrative harm, it directly influences patient care and outcomes, professional practice, and organizational efficiencies.
The planned acquisition brings together two of the industry’s most trusted advisors to help healthcare organizations deliver high-quality patient care to their communities.
Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.
When you get sick, your path to wellness depends on more than your health care. For someone diagnosed with diabetes, for example, access to nutritious food can be just as important as insulin. Health care providers and policymakers are increasingly recognizing the health impacts of social drivers such as access to healthy food, transportation, and safe housing.
The European Commission has approved the first twice-yearly injection for relapsing and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (RMS and PPMS). Roche highlighted that as a 10-minute injection, OCREVUS ® (ocrelizumab) subcutaneous has the same twice-yearly schedule as the intravenous (IV) infusion, which was the first therapeutic to be approved for both RMS and PPMS.
Not much sets the world of transplant medicine abuzz. But in the early 2000s, a creative idea in Missouri got everyone in the field talking. For the first time, organ donors who were declared brain-dead were moved out of the hospital and into an independent, freestanding center to have their organs removed. With these patients out of the precious and limited ICU beds, the hospital could devote its time and resources to living patients.
Explore the complexities of patient support in the realm of cell and gene therapies. Learn about the challenges and strategies for providing effective patient assistance in this cutting-edge field.
Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.
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