STAT+: UnitedHealth executives shower high-ranking Democrat with donations ahead of midterms
Katherine Clark, a top House Democrat, received more than $100,000 in campaign donations from people linked to UnitedHealth Group.
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Opinion: It’s time to take the gloves off during vaccination
Most of the time, it’s unnecessary to use gloves to administer a flu shot, write Cassandra Thiel and Preeti Jaggi.
Read full article →Opinion: I’m a fat medical student. I refuse to let myself be shamed for it
“As a medical student in a larger body, I have often been ostracized, othered, made to feel different, like I’ve invaded a secret society of thin people.”
Read full article →Hospitals pursue deals to ensure survival as Trump’s Medicaid cuts loom
Rural health systems are seeking partnership to survive, fueling a debate over competition and the rising cost of medical care.
Read full article →STAT+: Neuromuscular drug from Novartis fails in key study, adding to pressure on company
A Novartis drug for a rare neuromuscular condition failed in a key study, the company's second major trial collapse in a matter of days.
Read full article →From fragmented healthcare data to intelligent action in the age of AI
A strong data foundation is the key to scalable healthcare AI.
Read full article →Why leading Medicare Advantage plans are rethinking care transitions
The key to better Star Ratings extends beyond the hospital stay.
Read full article →US Representative Scrutinizes Practices of IDR Entities
Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., is seeking information from six IDR entities amid concerns about No Surprises Act arbitration practices and rising healthcare costs. The post US Representative Scrutinizes Practices of IDR Entities appeared first on MedCity News .
Read full article →The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections — ahead of the science
Copper peptides are among the biggest viral trends on social media. Does evidence support smearing on the electric blue tincture for firmer skin, wound healing and other anti-aging effects?
Read full article →Advancing Women’s Heart Health Through Prevention and Rapid Diagnosis
Early intervention based on accurate diagnosis of both metabolic risk factors and acute cardiac events could help make the difference between life and death for women. The post Advancing Women’s Heart Health Through Prevention and Rapid Diagnosis appeared first on…
Read full article →GSK Pays $110M for Phase 1-Ready Hutchmed Asset in a New Class of Cancer Drugs
GSK gained rights to a Hutchmed antibody-targeted therapy conjugate, or ATTC. This new type of targeted therapy blocks two cancer-driving proteins and will initially be developed for lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The post GSK Pays $110M for Phase 1-Ready…
Read full article →STAT+: Novo Nordisk stops two cardiovascular trials of drug aimed at lowering inflammation
Novo Nordisk has stopped two trials of a drug that aims to tame inflammation as a way to improve cardiovascular health, another blow for the approach.
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