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Opinion: STAT+: The medical AI revolution requires rethinking health care’s architecture
There is a kind of labor at the center of medicine that rarely appears in a chart. It does not sit in the problem list or the billing code. It unfolds in conversation, often quietly, as a patient tries to give shape to something real but not yet defined. They reach for words that are approximate — tired, off, not quite right. The words are not false; they are insufficient. What is being described is not a diagnosis but an experience, and experience resists compression.
In clinical practice, this work lives in a specific place: the history of present illness, or HPI. The HPI reconstructs what has happened to a person over time — how symptoms emerged, evolved, interacted with the physical world, and were perceived. It precedes examination. It precedes testing. It is where medicine begins.
The physician’s task in the HPI is not transcription but interpretation. We ask what was happening when the symptom appeared, whether it arose with exertion or at rest, whether recovery changed, whether confidence shifted before function did. We test meanings against timelines and refine language against physiology, gradually aligning what was said with what can be understood clinically, because the lived details of onset, progression, and functional change materially alter the pre-test probability of disease. A laboratory value or imaging finding does not carry the same meaning in every patient; its significance is conditioned by the story that precedes it.
There is a kind of labor at the center of medicine that rarely appears in a chart. It does not sit in the problem list or the billing code. It unfolds in conversation, often quietly, as a patient tries to give shape to something real but not yet defined. They reach for words that are approximate — tired, off, not quite right. The words are not false; they are insufficient. What is being described is not a diagnosis but an experience, and experience resists compression.
In clinical practice, this work lives in a specific place: the history of present illness, or HPI. The HPI reconstructs what has happened to a person over time — how symptoms emerged, evolved, interacted with the physical world, and were perceived. It precedes examination. It precedes testing. It is where medicine begins.
The physician’s task in the HPI is not transcription but interpretation. We ask what was happening when the symptom appeared, whether it arose with exertion or at rest, whether recovery changed, whether confidence shifted before function did. We test meanings against timelines and refine language against physiology, gradually aligning what was said with what can be understood clinically, because the lived details of onset, progression, and functional change materially alter the pre-test probability of disease. A laboratory value or imaging finding does not carry the same meaning in every patient; its significance is conditioned by the story that precedes it.
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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others. That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going.
And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week. This time around, we note that AstronauTx hired Michelle Mellion as chief medical officer. Previously, she held the same role at PepGen and EveryONE Medicines.
But all work and no play can make for a dull chief medical officer.
Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others. That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going.
And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week. This time around, we note that AstronauTx hired Michelle Mellion as chief medical officer. Previously, she held the same role at PepGen and EveryONE Medicines.
But all work and no play can make for a dull chief medical officer.
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a discontinued cancer drug, a Novo security breach, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda includes promenading with the official mascots, catching another round of live musical vibes here and there, and taking pride in some folks who are dear to us. We also hope to hold yet another listening party, where the rotation will likely include this, this, this, this and this. And what about you? This is a wonderful time of year to sample the many outdoor activities popping up — street fairs, festivals, and all sorts of gatherings can be sampled. If the weather fails to cooperate, though, you could curl up with a good book, sit in front of the telly to take in one or more sporting events, or plan a needed getaway. If none of this strikes your fancy, you could simply park yourself somewhere comfortable for a while and remain zen. Well, whatever you do, have a grand time. But be safe. Enjoy, and see you soon. …
In a rare move, the nonprofit organization Blood Cancer United announced it was buying the remaining supplies of Luvelta, a discontinued investigational cancer drug, STAT reports. As part of the transaction, Blood Cancer United, previously known as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, also will acquire the investigational new drug designation and manage the compassionate-use program for children with a rare form of blood cancer, distributing the medication to patients at no cost while supplies last. Sutro Biopharma discontinued development in March 2025 and also eliminated a compassionate use program.
Novo Nordisk identified a security incident in which certain information, including patient data from some clinical trials, was copied externally without authorization from its internal IT systems, Reuters notes. The company said it launched a probe with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts and is in contact with the relevant authorities. The potential categories of personal data affected may include patient ID, year of birth, sex, and health or immunogenicity data among others. Novo did not provide further details, but does not believe the incident will enable any third party to identify participants in its clinical trials.
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda includes promenading with the official mascots, catching another round of live musical vibes here and there, and taking pride in some folks who are dear to us. We also hope to hold yet another listening party, where the rotation will likely include this, this, this, this and this. And what about you? This is a wonderful time of year to sample the many outdoor activities popping up — street fairs, festivals, and all sorts of gatherings can be sampled. If the weather fails to cooperate, though, you could curl up with a good book, sit in front of the telly to take in one or more sporting events, or plan a needed getaway. If none of this strikes your fancy, you could simply park yourself somewhere comfortable for a while and remain zen. Well, whatever you do, have a grand time. But be safe. Enjoy, and see you soon. …
In a rare move, the nonprofit organization Blood Cancer United announced it was buying the remaining supplies of Luvelta, a discontinued investigational cancer drug, STAT reports. As part of the transaction, Blood Cancer United, previously known as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, also will acquire the investigational new drug designation and manage the compassionate-use program for children with a rare form of blood cancer, distributing the medication to patients at no cost while supplies last. Sutro Biopharma discontinued development in March 2025 and also eliminated a compassionate use program.
Novo Nordisk identified a security incident in which certain information, including patient data from some clinical trials, was copied externally without authorization from its internal IT systems, Reuters notes. The company said it launched a probe with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts and is in contact with the relevant authorities. The potential categories of personal data affected may include patient ID, year of birth, sex, and health or immunogenicity data among others. Novo did not provide further details, but does not believe the incident will enable any third party to identify participants in its clinical trials.
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