Based on the provided web search results, here’s a summary of the content related to the revisions and clarifications of the Stark law and Anti-Kickback Statute reforms: Revised and Clarified Stark Law Regulations (Source: [1]) – the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made significant changes to the Federal physician self-referral law (Stark … Read more
The cost-efficiency of sequencing, a major driver of precision medicine, is improving. Thanks to a number of technological, scientific, and frontline operational advances, the cost of deciphering the entire human genome has dropped by an order of magnitude, from $10,000 in 2011 to about $1,000 today. Precision health is broader—it includes precision medicine but also … Read more
Rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Cases in China Sparks Concern Table of Contents Rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Cases in China Sparks Concern Understanding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) China’s Response and Global Implications Rising Cases of HMPV in China – Q&A with Dr. Emily Carter A recent uptick in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China has … Read more
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Global Climate Summit Concludes with Aspiring Pledges, but Challenges Remain Table of Contents Global Climate Summit Concludes with Aspiring Pledges, but Challenges Remain Key Commitments Made at the Summit Challenges Ahead: Implementation and Accountability U.S. Leadership and Domestic Implications Looking Ahead: The road to COP29 Border Controls in Germany Cause Traffic surge on Dutch Highway … Read more
Nieves Sebastian MongaresThe XEC subvariant of Covid-19 advances strongly in Europe. As happens with other respiratory viruses, and has already been recorded in past seasons with this coronavirus, new mutations to overcome community-acquired immunity so that the virus can continue to find hosts. In the case of the XEC subvariant, as explained by Dr. María … Read more
Sebastian Mongares SnowIn breast cancerpatients with the hormone receptor-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative subtype (HR+/HER 2-) have a high risk of relapse. During the annual congress of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO 2024) new data have been presented from a new analysis of the Natalee phase III study, which reflects … Read more
Status: 17.09.2024 17:08 Hamburg’s Norderelb Bridge is once again open to all vehicles. It was closed to heavy goods traffic for a short time just under a week ago so that damage could be investigated. “After calculations and evaluation of the test results, the structural engineers and independent experts have decided to reopen the bridge … Read more
WritingThe European Union has reiterated that the mpox virus, commonly known as monkeypox, does not represent a significant risk to the European population, stating that it is not about “the new Covid-19”. This was confirmed this Wednesday in Brussels by the Dr. Pamela Rendi-Wagner, director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), … Read more
WritingPharmaceutical company Elli Lilly will start selling 2.5 milligram vials of its weight-loss drug tirzepatide (Zepbound) for up to $399 (303.46 euros) a month starting Tuesday, which is equivalent to a discount of around 50% compared to the price of the same product in self-injectables. In this way, patients with prescriptions for tirzepatide will be … Read more