Tag: Medicine
New Title: FDA Approves Vertex Drug for Cystic Fibrosis
FDA Approves Vertex Drug for Cystic FibrosisVertex Pharmaceuticals has just received FDA approval for their new drug, Alyftrek, to treat cystic fibrosis in patients with specific genetic mutations. This once-daily medication, a triple combination...
Pediatrics: The Growing Backbone of Medicine – Why It’s Essential
Pediatrics is a vital field in medicine that focuses on the health and well-being of children. However, recent challenges have highlighted the growing concerns within the pediatric workforce. The RSV epidemic that hit pediatric...
Promising Drugs for Lipoprotein(a) – Reducing Risk of Heart Disease
Lipoprotein(a) is a lesser-known risk factor for heart disease that can be just as dangerous as high cholesterol. This lipoprotein can lead to plaque build-up in arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and...
CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors in Young Patients
Michelle Monje-Deisseroth, a medical student about 20 years ago, treated patients with a type of brain tumor called diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, or DIPG. These tumors are difficult to treat because they wrap around...
Understanding and Addressing Cardiovascular Health Disparities: Insights from Recent Studies
The recent election results may have shifted focus away from diversity, equity, and inclusion, but new research papers emphasize the importance of addressing health disparities based on socioeconomic factors. These papers, set to be...
Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Drugs and Sickle Cell Trial Death: Pharmalittle Update
Good morning, everyone! We hope you're having a great day. Despite the cloudy skies here at Pharmalot, we're doing well and enjoying the autumn breeze. Today is an exciting day with millions of voters...
Understanding the Impact of First Opinions on Modern Medicine
First Opinion is a platform that features thought-provoking articles about the life sciences, written by experts in the field. It aims to spark meaningful discussions and debates on important issues in the medical community....
RFK Jr.’s Potential Impact on Health and Medicine in D.C.
Happy Tuesday, D.C. Diagnosis readers! We are just a week away from Election Day, and I'm sure you're all feeling the anticipation building. If you have any news, tips, or feedback on the election...
Creating a ‘Golden Record’ for Medicine: D.A. Wallach on Coping with Tragic Loss
D.A. Wallach shared a deeply personal story at the 2024 STAT Summit in Boston, revealing how the tragic loss of his wife inspired him to advocate for change in the U.S. health system. He...
2024 Medicine Nobel Prize Winner and Sammy Basso Tribute
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.Why do bad menstrual cramps happen to good people? A study answering that question would get the Gaffney Prize...
