Tag: Research
Investigating the Mildness of U.S. Bird Flu Cases: Scientists’ Mystery
U.S. Bird Flu Cases Mystify Scientists: An Unprecedented PhenomenonIn a remarkable turn of events, the United States has witnessed an outbreak of H5N1 avian...
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 for Treating Autoimmune Diseases without Impacting Fertility
President-elect Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the country’s new health secretary, which has caused a stir in the biotech community. Kennedy...
CRISPR Therapy Shows Superior Benefit for Cardiomyopathy Patients
Intellia Therapeutics CEO John Leonard has been facing a familiar situation for the past few years. The company has been sharing positive results from...
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 Cachexia in Cancer Patients: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Cancer cachexia is a condition that causes weakness, fatigue, and loss of muscle and fat in cancer patients. Unlike malnutrition, it cannot be reversed...
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...
Accurate Alzheimer’s Blood Test: A Guide to Diagnosis and Detection
Older adults who have concerns about their memory, thinking, or reasoning abilities may consider getting tested for Alzheimer's disease. However, the current tests available...
Improving Access to Transformative Research for Patients
Inspiration to pursue a career in science can stem from various sources, as seen in the stories of Diane Shao, Jorge Diego Martin-Rufino, and...
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...
