Daniel covers the intersection of the health industry and the federal government. He reports on corporate influence in government, the health consequences of federal policies, and the politics of health care. Confidential tips can be sent on Signal at danielp.100. WASHINGTON — No matter what happens on Election Day, the midterms will have sweeping implications … [Read more…]
When a first in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment does not result in a pregnancy, it can raise many questions: why didn’t it work? Does the treatment need to change? How long should we wait? Are the chances better in a second attempt? Receiving a negative result after all the hope placed in the treatment is … [Read more…]
Real-time vial availability Cryomate displays real-time inventory levels directly on its website, allowing you to see current lot counts. For deeper planning, questions about specific vial types — including IUI, ICI and ART — or upcoming release schedules, the Client Relations team is available to talk through your options. Discounts when buying multiple vials Families … [Read more…]
Women’s hearts are different from men’s. Research from clinical trials that have required female participants only since 1993 have repeatedly drummed home that message, from varying chromosomes in heart muscle cells to different heart attack symptoms and causes. Yet wide gaps remain in heart health care for girls and women across specialties. Recognizing that clinical … [Read more…]
Is there a ‘best age’ to get pregnant with PMOS? There is no single “best age” to get pregnant with PMOS, as fertility depends on several individual factors. However, age remains an important part of the reproductive picture. “Women with PMOS often have a high ovarian reserve, but this does not protect against the age-related … [Read more…]
Tara covers the business of health care. Her stories focus on hospitals, doctors, and how their business practices affect patients — especially when private equity gets involved. She also writes about health insurance and ideas for improving our broken health system. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Health insurance costs are climbing even … [Read more…]
Friday Friday is when we might not bother cooking at all. Maybe it’s something quick, maybe we’re out, maybe there’s wine involved and someone has decided that a fakeaway is an acceptable dinner (we like doing pizza bases with toppings of choice on Fridays, especially). And this is where the supplement feels like the no-brainer … [Read more…]
A Suffolk County jury on Friday awarded $6 million in damages to ousted star scientist and former MIT professor David Sabatini, whose career imploded after he was accused by a much younger colleague of inappropriate sexual conduct in his Cambridge research lab. The verdict was a stark rejection of a high-profile #MeToo claim from Kristin … [Read more…]
Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-dependent inflammatory disease that affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. It is characterised by the presence of tissue similar to the endometrium outside the uterine cavity, which can cause pelvic pain, painful periods, pain during sexual intercourse, digestive or urinary symptoms, and infertility. In recent years, our understanding of … [Read more…]
What does progesterone in oil do to your body? Put simply, progesterone helps prepare the uterine lining for an embryo and supports the hormonal environment needed in early pregnancy. Earlier in the cycle, estrogen helps build the endometrium, or uterine lining. Progesterone then helps mature that lining into a receptive environment for implantation. Progesterone in … [Read more…]