Johnson & Johnson, Ramaswamy, Nektar: reading the newsletter
Do you want to stay up to date with the scientific and political news that is driving biotechnology today? Sign up to receive our biotechnology newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. Apparently the drunk raccoon I mentioned a few weeks ago is a repeat offender. Today, time for biotechnology news. Exclusive STAT+ story Already have […]
STAT readers on reaching anti-vaxxers
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others. To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about issues raised in First Opinion essays, STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to them. You can submit a […]
More and more nurses are joining unions | STATUS
There’s a lot of bad news about health care these days — insurance companies refusing to pay for needed care, astronomical drug prices and shortages of hospital staff — but there are still some reasons for hope. I first wrote about nursing staffing problems in The New York Times in 2010. Then new research revealed […]
Co-parenting at Christmas | 5 Tips for Navigating the Holidays
For many of us, the holidays create a whirlwind of excitement, tradition, expectations…and maybe (well, definitely) a lot of pressure. And when you are co-parenting at Christmasthe added logistics, emotions, and need for clear communication absolutely add up. Shared custody in the United States is on the rise overallBut whether you’re separated or divorced, your […]
To fight chronic disease, MAHA could look to Slovenia for tips
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — In the U.S., the Trump administration, driven by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has elevated the issue of chronic diseases to never-before-seen political salience. Prioritizing these ailments could improve the nation’s health and kick-start its stubborn life expectancy rates, Kennedy preaches. Here in Slovenia, that approach would be old news. For […]
How accurate is a home sperm test? Here’s what you need to know (and our must-have kit)
I know. I’ve been there – several times. Depending on what stage you’re at, before you see that BFP (big positive on a pregnancy test, for anyone not yet initiated), trying for a baby can feel like navigating a maze, full of online searches, tests, and uncertainty. While monitoring women’s fertility is widely discussed, male […]
Eczema drug Kymera succeeds in first trial, could rival Dupixent
Kymera Therapeutics announced Monday that, for the second time this year, it had successfully completed an early trial of a closely watched drug intended to rival Sanofi and Regeneron’s blockbuster treatment Dupixent. The phase 1 BroADen study enrolled 22 patients with moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis), all of whom took Kymera’s investigational pill, KT-621. […]
Top Rated Surrogacy Agencies – How to Choose?
How to Choose a Surrogacy Agency – 4 Non-Negotiable Items to Check Off Your List 1. A track record of trust, not just testimonials Testimonials can be very helpful, but they often don’t tell the whole story. Licensing, protocols, and background are all very important. As a fully licensed agency, ACRC Global must follow strict […]
Childhood vaccines under scrutiny from Kennedy’s ACIP panel
WASHINGTON — Federal vaccine advisers, in a freewheeling and sometimes combative two-day meeting, recommended a major change in childhood immunizations that flies in the face of medical consensus — and began laying the groundwork for a broader overhaul in the future. New recommendations and many arguments about U.S. vaccination strategies overlook vast amounts of data […]
Where does it hurt? Nipple, breast or chest – sore, sharp or sore – be specific about breastfeeding pain.
If you’re grimacing, preparing to latch, or feeling a sudden, sharp pain shooting through your nipple, you’re not alone. But let’s be clear from the start: Breastfeeding pain is a sign that something needs to be fixedwhether it be locking, position, feeding, infection, anatomy or technique. Yes, early sensitivity may be normal during the first […]