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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
BREAKING NEWS
Medicare Coverage of Wegovy Should Include, But Not Negotiate Price
Title: Biden Administration's Decision on Wegovy Medicare Coverage Sparks ControversyPresident Biden's recent announcement regarding the Medicare coverage of Wegovy, a GLP-1 obesity medication, has...
