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STAT+: This spine surgery usually costs $1,400. Under No Surprises Act arbitration? $34,000
The No Surprises Act’s arbitration process is handing out median payments of $34,000 for lumbar laminectomy surgeries that normally cost $1,400 in‑network, with some awards topping $100,000. Providers
Half of Canadian Medical Societies Lack COI Policies
A new PLOS One analysis shows that over half of Canadian medical societies lack comprehensive conflict‑of‑interest policies, with many policies fragmented and narrow in scope. Gaps in governance, espe
Cassidy loss boosts MAHA, reshapes Kennedy agenda
Amid the Trump administration’s recent foreign‑policy moves, a domestic political shift emerges as Sen. Bill Cassidy loses his Louisiana primary. The defeat is hailed by health group MAHA and could re
Eli Lilly Leads R&D Rankings, Relay Shares Up 9%
Pharma firms are making headlines on two fronts: Relay Therapeutics' rare‑disease drug zovegalisib showed promising Phase‑2 results, lifting its stock 9%, while Eli Lilly became the first company to t
University at Buffalo Boosts TTP Protein in Aging Mice
University at Buffalo researchers have shown that boosting the RNA‑binding protein tristetraprolin (TTP) in older mice curtails chronic inflammation, resulting in greater strength, activity, and bone
Ozempic: 15% Weight Loss Cut Sleep Apnea Risk 69%
A real-world study of nearly 90,000 patients on GLP-1 drugs found that those who lost 15% or more of their BMI had sharply lower risks of obesity-related diseases, while the roughly one in five who ga
Eli Lilly Leads IDEA Pharma Rankings
Eli Lilly has secured the top position in both the innovation and invention categories of IDEA Pharma’s pharma R&D performance ranking, marking the first time a single company has achieved this dual d
Odd “butterfly” molecule could lead to new parts of the quantum realm
German researchers have for created a 25‑nanometre ‘butterfly’ molecule, a giant ultracold structure whose electron‑shaped wings make it extraordinarily electric‑field sensitive. The breakthrough comp
Researchers Use Algae Swarms for Targeted Drug Delivery
Biomedical engineers at UC San Diego have built swarms of algae‑powered microrobots that can be steered with light and loaded with therapeutic nanoparticles, opening a new avenue for targeted drug del
Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk 31%
Spain's PREDIMED-Plus trial, the largest nutrition study ever conducted in Europe, found that a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet combined with exercise and professional coaching cut type 2 diabetes
Apple Previews AI Accessibility Features for WWDC
Apple previewed AI-powered accessibility features ahead of WWDC 2026, including on-device generated subtitles and Vision Pro eye controls that let users operate power wheelchairs.
The nurse who transformed healthcare in Lakshadweep; India creates over 1B ChatGPT images
While recent headlines have been dominated by India’s postponed women’s‑quota law and OpenAI’s flood of lawsuits, 80‑year‑old nurse Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada from Lakshadweep has been celebrated for a h
Max Planck Institute maps cancer sugar signatures
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have unveiled a hidden "sugar code" on cell surfaces, using a new Glycan Atlasing technique to map the glycocalyx at molecular resoluti
Grapes Rewire Skin Genes Against UV in 2 Weeks
A new study from Western New England University finds that eating three servings of grapes daily for two weeks altered skin gene expression in every participant, strengthening the skin barrier and red
White House adds generic drugs to direct-to-consumer TrumpRx site
The White House expanded its TrumpRx consumer‑drug portal, adding over 600 generic medicines and new price‑comparison tools while partnering with firms like Cost Plus Drug Co., Amazon Pharmacy and Goo
TrumpRx Adds 600 Generic Drugs, Cuban, Amazon, GoodRx
The White House rolled out a major upgrade to its prescription‑discount platform TrumpRx, adding more than 600 generic drugs. The expansion is driven by a new partnership with Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus D
STAT+: Trump’s CMS to allow skimpier plans on ACA exchanges
The Trump administration’s CMS has green‑lit a plan that will let ACA exchanges offer cheaper, stripped‑down health policies starting in 2027, scrapping standardized plan rules and limiting high‑deduc
WakeMed Merges with Atrium Health, Sparks NC Rage
WakeMed and Atrium Health are joining forces in North Carolina, a deal that has provoked fierce local backlash. The controversy is resonating beyond the state, underscoring how hospital mergers can re
Floatation Tanks Sent to Maui to Treat Wildfire PTSD
A container holding three mobile floatation tanks is on its way to Maui to provide free, low‑tech therapy for wildfire survivors and first responders grappling with rising PTSD, anxiety, and depressio
Kin Health Raises $9M for Patient-Facing AI Notetaker
Kin Health raised a $9 million seed round led by Maveron to launch a free, patient-facing AI notetaker that records doctor visits, summarizes medical advice, and plans to monetize through referrals to
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