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WHO study lists top endemic pathogens for which new vaccines are urgently needed

The study reconfirms longstanding priorities for vaccine research and development (R&D), including for HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis – three diseases that collectively take nearly 2.

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10 years of the long read: Hand dryers v paper towels: the surprisingly dirty fight for the right to dry your hands (2019) – podcast

As the Long Read turns 10 we are raiding the archives to bring you a favourite piece from each year since 2014, with new introductions from the authors.

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Early morning and evening activity could ‘reduce bowel cancer risk by 11%’

Research suggests time when physical activity taken is crucial, opening way to targeted prevention strategiesBeing more active in the morning and evening may reduce the risk of bowel cancer by 11%, ac

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Florida abortion rights vote fails

Florida is a rare setback for the abortion rights movement since Roe was overturned.

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Disease drivers in aortic stenosis vs atherosclerosis

Aortic stenosis (AS) due to fibrosis and calcification of the aortic valve is a hazardous component of cardiovascular disease burden—after developing symptomatic AS, patients survive for an average

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Genetic Risk Profile in Aortic Stenosis Compared With Coronary Artery Disease

This genomewide association study examined specific genetic variants, pathways, and tissues associated with aortic stenosis independent of coronary artery disease in a meta-analysis of participants fr

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STAT+: Pharmacies sue GoodRx and PBMs over ‘illegal’ reimbursement fees

Three independent pharmacies have filed lawsuits accusing GoodRx, which markets a prescription drug discount card, of conspiring with PBMs to fix reimbursement fees.

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STAT+: Supreme Court justices appear split on case over $9 billion hospital payment program

The payments are designed to compensate hospitals for treating low-income patients.

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Do GLP-1 Agonists Really Need to Be Stopped Before Endoscopy?

(MedPage Today) -- Continuing GLP-1 receptor agonist medications when undergoing an endoscopic procedure appeared safe in a meta-analysis.

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From AI to Musk’s Brain Chip, the F.D.A.’s Device Unit Faces Rapid Change

The new director overseeing medical devices will confront criticisms about hasty approvals as she ushers in revolutionary technology.

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