Medicated or Natural Frozen Embryo Transfer (and FET Timeline from Start to Finish)
Frozen Embryo Transfer Medication Timeline Dr. Khanjani says: Although each clinical protocol varies slightly, a medicated frozen embryo transfer schedule generally follows a similar structure: Days 1 to 3: Start of periods Your menstrual cycle begins (naturally or via medication) and your clinic confirms treatment plans. Depending on your protocol, FET medications may be started […]
Open access fees prevent NIH-funded research from reaching the public
In June 2025, I led a study that was accepted for publication in Nature Medicine. The cost of publishing this manuscript, which reported the results of a randomized clinical trial, was zero dollars. The paper has undergone rigorous peer review and numerous edits and revisions by the editorial team. This study is the result of […]
The DIY breastfeeding snack basket I’m making to give to a new mom friend
Are you visiting a new mother? Good advice, if you know that she has chosen to breastfeed: bring a breastfeeding snack basket. A very good one. While adorable and well-meaning, forget the flowers (she doesn’t need anything else to stay alive) and newborn clothes (baby is definitely already taken care of). A box of breastfeeding […]
STAT+: receptors for three hormones, a monthly obesity drug and a bittersweet ending
You are reading the web edition of STAT’s ADA in 30 Seconds newsletter, from the American Diabetes Association annual conference. Register here Glad to see you again! The American Diabetes Association’s annual conference is in full swing with news about old and new approaches to treating diabetes. Strap in for a recap of Day 2. […]
Salary compression of middle managers
We recently conducted a salary survey in the North’s creative and marketing sectors, and the results reveal some interesting insights. Raising the minimum wage has boosted entry-level salaries, but many organizations have failed to maintain the same gap between entry-level and experienced employees. So, are we creating middle management salary compression? Our survey shows that […]
Cereulide Symptoms in Babies (All These Reminders Make Us Wonder)
If cans of anti-panic baby formula are in your 2026, you’re absolutely not alone. Parents in the UK, Europe and the US have faced successive waves of recalls, contamination fears and supply chain issues linked to infant formula in recent years, which has understandably left many families worried about the safety of their baby’s food. […]
America’s military medical corps needs a new approach to recruiting
The war in Iran has produced what years of policy documents could not. It forced an honest reckoning about America’s military preparedness. While commentators focus on vulnerabilities in industrial capacity and weapons supply, they consistently overlook a critical dimension of preparedness: the uniformed medical and technical personnel who make sustained military operations possible. Across the […]
A Dog’s Life: Dogs in Art and Design
There are few relationships as universally understood as the bond between humans and dogs. Faithful companions, protectors, muses and members of the family, dogs have long occupied a special place in our homes, our memories and our culture. A dog’s lifethe ambitious traveling exhibition of 20-21 Visual Arts Centercelebrates this enduring relationship through an extraordinary […]
Moles vs. Freckles – Here’s the Difference (And How to Spot When Something’s Wrong)
Noticing changes in your skin is often enough to send you straight into a Google search spiral. I understand, I’ve been there. Is it a freckle? A mole? Has it always been there and when should you be concerned? The good news is that most freckles and moles are harmless. But understanding the difference between […]
Eli Lilly to acquire three small vaccine developers
Andrew covers the biopharmaceutical industry, scientific research and public health across the continent. You can reach Andrew confidentially on Signal at drawqjoseph.71. Eli Lilly announced Tuesday that it would buy three early- and mid-stage vaccine developers, giving the field a boost. The deals — which together could cost nearly $4 billion — are the latest […]