Friday’s Daily Brief: solidarity with Japan, call for DR Congo support, family-friendly workplaces, hottest June ever, Venezuela and Afghanistan updates
In today’s Daily Brief: UN stands in solidarity with Japan; avoid panic over DR Congo…
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CMS Proposes Alternative Payment Models for Chronic Kidney Disease – Xtelligent Healthcare Media
CMS Proposes Alternative Payment Models for Chronic Kidney Disease Xtelligent Healthcare Media CMS proposes value-based, alternative…
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The Effect of Vitamin D on Cancer Incidence and Survival
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Medicare for all: A voter’s cheat sheet | TheHill – The Hill
Medicare for all: A voter’s cheat sheet | TheHill The Hill The discussion of “Medicare for…
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Hope Wellness offers affordable alternative to healthcare | Mg Pride 2019 – The Beverly Review
Hope Wellness offers affordable alternative to healthcare | Mg Pride 2019 The Beverly Review With health-care…
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Medical marijuana doesn’t seem to reduce opioid misuse, study finds – ModernHealthcare.com
Medical marijuana doesn’t seem to reduce opioid misuse, study finds ModernHealthcare.com A new study finds medical…
Eco-friendly composite catalyst and ultrasound removes pollutants from water
Scientists have developed a wastewater treatment process that uses a common agricultural byproduct to effectively…
Geoscientists discover mechanisms controlling Greenland ice sheet collapse
New radar technology allowed geoscientists to look at Greenland’s dynamic ice-ocean interface that drives sea…
Newly discovered neural pathway processes acute light to affect sleep
Either to check the time or waste time, people often look at their smartphones after…
Genetic similarities of osteosarcoma between dogs and children
A bone cancer known as osteosarcoma is genetically similar in dogs and human children, according…
Bridging the nanoscale gap: A deep look inside atomic switches
A team of researchers has gained unprecedented insight into the inner workings of an atomic…
2016 US election linked to increase in preterm births among US Latinas
A significant jump in preterm births to Latina mothers living in the U.S. occurred in…
Air pollution linked to increase in newborn intensive care admissions
Infants born to women exposed to high levels of air pollution in the week before…
Smart irrigation model predicts rainfall to conserve water
A predictive model combining information about plant physiology, real-time soil conditions and weather forecasts can…
Offering children a wide variety and large quantities of snack food encourages them to eat more
Offering children a wide variety and large quantities of snack food encourages them to eat…
Atomically precise models improve understanding of fuel cells
Simulations from researchers in Japan provide new insights into the reactions occurring in solid-oxide fuel…
Flexible user interface distribution for ubiquitous multi-device interaction
Researchers have developed mobile software platform technology that allows a mobile application (app) to be…
Sustainable land management key to reducing Amazon wildfires
The unrelenting deforestation of the Amazon region could lead to a dramatic increase to the…
Shedding light on darker parts of our genetic heritage
More than half of our genome consists of transposons, DNA sequences that are reminiscent of ancient,…
Study shows relationship between type of delivery and twins’ psychological development
A research team has analyzed for the first time the effect of the type of…
Hearing loss tied with mental, physical, and social ailments in older people
Hearing loss has a profound impact on older people, as it can lead to anxiety,…
Successful application of machine learning in the discovery of new polymers
As a powerful example of how artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate the discovery of new…
Understanding the mode of action of the primaquine: New insights into a 70 year old puzzle
Researchers have taken significant steps in understanding the way that the anti-malarial drug primaquine (PQ)…
Unusually high carbon stocks and tree diversity in Panama’s Darien forest
Through a participatory forest-carbon monitoring project in the Darien forest of Panama, scientists and a…
3q29 deletion survey: Distinct social profile, high ASD risk
3q29 deletion syndrome is a strong risk factor for both schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder….
How long does a surgery take? Researchers create model
For years, surgeons have estimated how long a surgery will take. Now, researchers have created…
This deep neural network fights deepfakes
Researchers have developed a deep neural network architecture that can identify manipulated images at the…
Newly discovered biosynthetic pathway in bacteria recipe for drug discovery and production
Researchers have described a novel biochemical strategy used by bacteria to synthesize natural products. Read…
X-ray mapping enhances potential of lightweight magnesium
Engineers have discovered a technique for creating stronger, lightweight magnesium alloys. This finding could be…
Turkestan cockroach selling online is a companion of the common household cockroach
The Turkestan cockroach (commonly known as the red runner roach or rusty red roach), which…
Largest genomic study on type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan African populations
Researchers have performed the largest GWAS study on type 2 diabetes in the sub-Saharan African…
Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space; findings may help others with fainting issues
Up to two hours of endurance and resistance exercises daily during a long space flight…
Transfer of oncogene in colon cancer cells demonstrated
For years, doctors and scientists have known very little about why patients can receive drugs…
Don’t panic, support DR Congo in fight against deadly Ebola virus, UN health agency urges
Ebola virus is just one challenge among many facing communities in the Democratic Republic of…
Planned Parenthood president forced out as organisation faces US government funding cuts
The president and chief executive of Planned Parenthood, Leana Wen, left her job on Tuesday…
Medical education: giving feedback to doctors in training
What you need to knowBeing observed and receiving feedback prompts reflection and constructive modification of…
Scientists Fear Humans May Lose Nutrients Worldwide Because Of Climate Change
A new study warns that climate change and increased levels of CO2 may soon lead…
June 2019: The Hottest Month Ever To Be Recorded
If you feel like last month was a really hot month, you’re right. Read Original…
Technology could provide safety net for scan and x ray results lost in the system
Results from patient scans and x rays are sometimes lost and not acted on, with…
5 Tech Podcasts For The Inquisitive Mind
Interested in learning about science and technology? Here are 5 podcasts that deliver learning and…
John Lennard-Jones
bmj;366/jul19_16/l4706/FAF1faJohn Edward Lennard-Jones was a pioneering gastroenterologist and an exceptional man in many ways. Known…
UK’s salt reduction deal with industry is linked to extra heart disease and stroke cases, research finds
The government’s voluntary pact with the food industry, which aims to reduce salt content, may…
Why The Exmouth Gulf Has Barely Been Touched By Science
Home to more than 200 species of endangered animals and various untouched diverse habitats, the…
Massive Study Pinpoints Real Cause of Autism
A massive study has zeroed in on the likeliest cause of autism. Read Original Article:…
Neil McDougall
bmj;366/jul19_14/l4729/FAF1faArchibald Neil McDougall (“Neil”) followed his brother, a classicist, to St Andrews. After house jobs…
Graham Hamilton Love
bmj;366/jul19_13/l4732/FAF1faGraham Hamilton Love was brought up in Glasgow. He enjoyed medical school in Dundee, before…
More women found to have missed cervical screening invitations in new Capita “administrative error”
The BMA has reiterated its call for Capita be stripped of its contract to provide…
First do no harm: the impossible oath
Discussions about patient safety describe healthcare as an industry. If that’s the case then what…
What You Need To Know About The Very First Sanitary Pad
Menstrual management was first recorded in the 10th century in Ancient Greece, but what started…
Kidney Stones: How To Get Rid Of Renal Calculi
Here are the top facts on how to remove kidney stones amid the rising number…
Global effort to reduce new HIV infections is stalling, UN warns
The global pace of progress in reducing new HIV infections and increasing access to treatment…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
What you need to know Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a new diagnosis, accounting for up…
Distinguishing opinion from evidence in guidelines
Development of evidence based guidelines requires people with clinical, public health, or other relevant expertise…
Abortion set to be decriminalised in Northern Ireland after historic Lords vote
The House of Lords has voted overwhelmingly to decriminalise abortion in Northern Ireland in the…
Johnson and Johnson under criminal investigation in US over asbestos in talcum powder
A federal grand jury in Washington DC is examining company documents as part of a…