ASH 2024: Roundup of news from first day of conference
(This roundup of news from the ASH 2024 conference first appeared in STAT’s “ASH in 30” newsletter. To get future editions, sign up here.) Greetings from the always-lovely San Diego.…
Biden Administration’s Access Model Offers Hope For Gene Therapies
WASHINGTON, DC: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure … [+] announced on December 5th that the manufacturers of the sickle cell disease gene therapies, Lyfgenia and Casgevy,…
UnitedHealthcare Profits Less About Denials, More About The Pandemic
A general view outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters on December 4, 2024 in … [+] Minnetonka, Minnesota. United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead on the street in…
Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
A woman and a girl walk along the shore to cool off during a heat wave on the coast of Veracruz, Mexico, on June 15, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Felix Marquez,…
Acknowledging The Needs Of College Students Who Are Performing Athletes
Dance students rehearsing in studio getty As reported by ESPN.com, a national spotlight will shine on collegiate athletics this weekend as the 2024 football season has reached its conference championship…
Expert Tips for Restful Flights
Hoping to get some sleep on your next flight? From booking the right seat to packing a sleep mask, sleep experts share their top tips. getty Getting a good night’s…
WHO researchers investigating mysterious disease in DRC
Researchers are investigating the mysterious Disease X in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. getty Researchers throughout the world have expressed concern about a mysterious disease that has killed scores…
How To Assess The Mysterious Outbreak In The DRC
TOPSHOT – A staff member of the Congolese Ministry of Health prepares the sampling equipment to … [+] perform a COVID-19 test at a private residence in Goma, northeastern Democratic…
Reaction shows anger at health care industry
The targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has become a defining moment in the zeitgeist of American health care. The attack was a tragedy that adds to the country’s…
1 In 5 Gen Z Healthcare Workers Are Considering Leaving The Industry
Gen Z is rethinking careers in healthcare, according to recent reports. getty Reports indicate that over 20% of Gen Z healthcare workers are contemplating leaving the industry, raising concerns about…