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CDC effectively shutters unit handling asthma control, lead poisoning issues
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, residents of Florida returned home to find their belongings soaked and covered in mold. For those with asthma, the air quality was a major…
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Healthcare Inc.: Insurer coverage of Humira, biosimilars
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow of money in medicine. Sign…
Vegans’ intake of protein and essential amino acids is adequate but ultra-processed products are also needed: Study
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from the University of São Paulo's Medical School in Brazil…
Dictionary.com Summer 2024 Update Includes 3 New Medical Terms
Dictionary.com’s Summer Word Drop added several new terms that reflect the current trends and concerns in society. Among the new…
Francis Collins, former NIH director on science and God
But if I had been outside of NIH, not in one of those big research places, I’m not sure that…
Nationwide analysis finds mental health concerns are a huge part of primary care practice
Mental Health Concerns a Major Focus in Primary Care Practice An in-depth analysis of millions of patient visits to primary…
Why Poor Areas Have Fewer ERs Than Rich Ones
In cities across the United States, hospitals are facing tough decisions when it comes to their emergency services. From major…
STAT’s Breakthrough Device Tracker updates: knee implant, heart surgery
The latest medical devices to receive breakthrough status from the Food and Drug Administration cover a wide range of conditions,…
With the use of visual cues, hospital rooms get nearly 70% cleaner
A recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control has shed light on an innovative approach to hospital…