BiotechNovember 11, 2017
6 Medical Innovations That Moved from The Battlefield to Mainstream Medicine
Wartime clinicians have taught us a lot about fighting infection
Stories by Leah Samuel
Leah Samuel is a staff reporter for STAT. A journalist for over 25 years, Leah's work has appeared in newspapers and magazines across the country, including Harvard Magazine, Labor Notes, The Chicago Reporter, and PublicSource.org. Leah is also a film fan, history buff, science nerd, and trivia nut. When she's not working on a story, she frequently replaces her notebook and pen with yarn and a crochet hook.
Public HealthJuly 19, 2017
Schools Are Turning to Virtual Doctors for Sick Kids
Telemedicine is getting an audition at more schools
MedicineApril 14, 2017
5 Ways Henrietta Lacks Changed Medical Science
The controversial history of her "immortal" cells will be the subject of an HBO movie
Public HealthJanuary 6, 2017
Infants Should Be Fed Peanuts to Stave Off Allergies
Contrary to past guidance, new recommendations call for early introduction
Public HealthJanuary 3, 2017
Obese Mice Can Move, but They Don't
Changes in brain chemistry blunt and restore movement
PolicyNovember 1, 2016
Hair Testing for Drug Use Gains Traction
Critics say the practice, which may lead to possible racial bias, has outpaced the science
NeurologyJuly 7, 2016
Architect with ALS Designs a Residence He Can Control with Just Blinks
The landscape architect helped create a facility where blinks are converted into radio frequency signals