Medicare Advantage research machine, A big home health deal
Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences…
Using machine learning framework to identify prognostic biomarkers in neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumor in infants and accounts for nearly 15% of all pediatric cancer-related…
High-Dose vitamin D for VLBW infants
Doubling the vitamin D dose for premature, very low birth weight infants can safely give their tiny bones…
Balancing copper antimicrobials to combat antibiotic resistance
Copper has emerged as an ally in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Copper sulfate liquids, for example, have…
Work requirements penalize workers in volatile occupations
Congress is currently considering adding or expanding work requirements in means-tested programs with the stated goal of increasing…
Treatments and respect are hard to come by.
On one of the most memorable days of my life, I walked into a doctor’s office with an…
We should not try to “de-extinct” the moa, a 12-foot flightless bird.
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Decoding macrophage immune responses with gene editing and machine learning
Fighting off pathogens is a tour de force that must happen with speed and precision. A team of…
Excess exercise may lead to elite male rowers being seven times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation
It is a name synonymous with Australian sporting folklore. By the time the Oarsome Foursome’s James Tomkins took…
Understanding the complex relationship between ultraprocessed foods and health
Ultraprocessed foods or UPFs are a growing concern due to their widespread consumption and impact on potential health…