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The U.S. should know more about miscarriages

August 24, 2024

Jovelle Tamayo for STAT

There's a knowledge gap about miscarriages in the U.S., and researchers hope to close it

"It's like you're grieving this imagined future that you had," one parent said. Lack of research into miscarriage in the U.S. — its prevalence, its causes, and how best to treat people who've experienced pregnancy loss — has helped to reinforce what has long been a culture of silence and shame around miscarriage. Read more.

By Sadia Rafiquddin



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Long Covid symptoms in kids aren't one-size-fits-all, study shows

Now that it's clear kids can also develop long Covid, researchers want to correct assumptions that the condition looks the same in adults as in children, no matter their age. Read more.

By Elizabeth Cooney 


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What to know about Alnylam's upcoming readout on its heart drug 

The biopharma world will soon see eagerly awaited results from a trial that could shape care for patients with an increasingly common heart condition — and determine which companies stand to reap billions. Read more.

By Elaine Chen, Andrew Joseph, and Adam Feuerstein

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