Demedicalisation: radically reframing the assisted dying debate—an essay by Lucy Thomas
Medically assisted dying currently exists as a legal medical procedure for patients meeting defined eligibility…
Month: September 2020
The bench: reflections on an incurable diagnosis and control at the end of life—an essay by Paul Cosford
Perhaps it is the same for us all, whatever our age—if we know that we…
Menstrual cycle regularity and length across the reproductive lifespan and risk of premature mortality: prospective cohort study
AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate whether irregular or long menstrual cycles throughout the life course are associated with…
STAT Plus: New bill would create a subscription payment model to jumpstart antibiotic development
In a bid to combat antimicrobial resistance, two U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill…
Is It Safe to Have Sex After a Heart Attack?
You’ve probably heard this line as a disclaimer on TV or the butt of a…
STAT Plus: With a new CEO, a small biotech is out to prove Wall Street wrong
G1 Therapeutics, a North Carolina biotech company, is changing CEOs on the eve of an…
‘You just got better at making money’: Democrats blast Celgene, Teva for price hikes detailed in internal documents
WASHINGTON — A handful of newly elected Democrats, including Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ayanna Pressley…
NIH Division Looking for People With Rare Diabetes Types
The NIDDK and a host of research institutions across the country are looking to recruit…
Acropora spp. coral still thrives in the holdout refuge of Coral Gardens, Belize
Coral Gardens Reef in Belize remains a refuge for Acropora spp. coral despite widespread devastation…
Screen time can change visual perception — and that’s not necessarily bad
The coronavirus pandemic has shifted many of our interactions online, with Zoom video calls replacing…
Stellar explosion in Earth’s proximity, eons ago
When the brightness of the star Betelgeuse dropped dramatically a few months ago, some observers…
Antidepressant drug effective in treating ‘lazy eye’ in adults
Researchers reveal how subanesthetic ketamine, which is used for pain management and as an antidepressant…
Greenland is on track to lose ice faster than in any century over 12,000 years
If human societies don’t sharply curb emissions of greenhouse gases, Greenland’s rate of ice loss…
Guterres urges more countries to step up and fund global COVID-19 vaccine effort
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday called for all nations to provide further urgently needed funds…
Kids Need Mental Health Care, But They’re Not Getting It
Unfortunately, when it comes to kids and mental health, some parents don’t seek the help…
Eager for a Covid vaccine, Trump now trusts drug companies he previously vilified
Amid the chaos and rancor of the first presidential debate, President Trump gave a dramatic…
Meet The Oracles of Virtual Care
Some saw that telehealth could impact healthcare delivery in a meaningful way. When the pandemic…
STAT Plus: For the first time, drug makers and PBMs must jointly face an insulin price fixing lawsuit
A federal judge ruled that a Texas county can proceed with a lawsuit accusing several…
Correction for vol. 370, p.
The BMJ interview: Anthony Fauci on covid-19In this feature (BMJ 2020;370:m3703, 23 September 2020, doi:10.1136/bmj.m3703)…
Correction for vol. 370, p.
Safely returning clinically vulnerable people to workIn this editorial by Ewan Macdonald and colleagues (BMJ…
Head of charity founded by fertility pioneer claims unfair dismissal after whistleblowing
The former chief executive of a medical research charity founded by the IVF pioneer Robert…
Listen to older people’s ‘suggestions and ideas’ for more inclusive societies, urges UN chief
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is reckoning with the disproportionate and severe impact that…
Rodent ancestors combined portions of blood and venom genes to make pheromones
Experts who study animal pheromones have traced the evolutionary origins of genes that allow mice,…
Covid-19: public messaging on vaccination must heed warnings from confused face mask messaging
One reason face coverings have become a contentious issue is the medical community’s failure to…
Covid-19: A V shaped recovery for the NHS?
Few would disagree that a sharp (“V shaped,” if possible) recovery for the UK economy…
The ancient Neanderthal hand in severe COVID-19
Genetic variants that leave their carrier more susceptible to severe COVID-19 are inherited from Neanderthals,…
Google Maps Directs You Away from COVID-19 Hotspots
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Congressional investigation reveals Celegene, Teva plotted to keep drug prices high
WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee released two major reports Wednesday that expose the internal…
Helen Salisbury: Clutching at straws (and sticky tape)
Doctors like to have answers: it makes us feel useful. GPs take pride in our…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Trump still insists a Covid-19 vaccine is ‘weeks away’; Regeneron antibody treatment shows promise
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Yes, indeed, the middle…
Planet collision simulations give clues to atmospheric loss from Moon’s origin
Earth could have lost anywhere between ten and 60 per cent of its atmosphere in…
Check pattern photosensitivity
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Covid-19: Politicians must be honest about what NHS can deliver during pandemic, say leaders
NHS leaders have called for an honest assessment of what the health service can deliver…
STAT Plus: Telehealth startup Ro expands partnership with Pfizer to provide generic drugs
Telehealth startup Ro is expanding its partnership with pharma giant Pfizer’s generics arm to offer…
Opinion: Online privacy loss: another Covid-19 aftershock
Since the coronavirus pandemic first emerged in the United States, millions of Americans have gone…
STAT Plus: The health tech tracker for the fourth quarter: 14 pivotal industry events to watch
Welcome to STAT’s Health Tech Tracker, a ledger of all the major data readouts, product…
New research shows older adults are still often excluded from clinical trials
For years, researchers have called out a glaring gap in many clinical trials: Despite having…
Prenatal safety net: Mobile clinic gives free services to Detroit moms | UM Detroit – University of Michigan News
Prenatal safety net: Mobile clinic gives free services to Detroit moms | UM Detroit University of…
Telehealth Prenatal visits are a great option for low-risk moms anytime and during the COVID Pandemic – ABC 4
Telehealth Prenatal visits are a great option for low-risk moms anytime and during the COVID…
Prenatal predictors of motor function in children with open spina bifida: A retrospective cohort study – MD Linx
Prenatal predictors of motor function in children with open spina bifida: A retrospective cohort study MD…
How does the coronavirus affect pregnancy? Here’s what the evidence says. – The Daily Briefing
How does the coronavirus affect pregnancy? Here’s what the evidence says. The Daily Briefing Read Original…
Many women with migraine avoid pregnancy – Healio
Many women with migraine avoid pregnancy Healio Read Original Article: Many women with migraine avoid pregnancy…
House passed bill would require better pregnancy accommodations – Federal News Network
House passed bill would require better pregnancy accommodations Federal News Network Read Original Article: House passed…
Dry Eye in Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments – Healthline
Dry Eye in Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments Healthline Read Original Article: Dry Eye in Pregnancy:…
Serum neurofilament light offers effective measure of MS disease activity during pregnancy – Healio
Serum neurofilament light offers effective measure of MS disease activity during pregnancy Healio Read Original Article:…
Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Heart Risks in Young Adult Children – The New York Times
Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Heart Risks in Young Adult Children The New York Times Read…
How pregnant Veterans can navigate COVID-19 – VAntage Point – VAntage Point Blog
How pregnant Veterans can navigate COVID-19 – VAntage Point VAntage Point Blog Read Original Article: How…
10 Great Fall Plants to Spice Up Your Garden
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Trump’s debate highlights his hunger for a rushed, election-eve vaccine approval
WASHINGTON — President Trump spoke on Tuesday as if his campaign depends on a Covid-19…
News in Brief 29 September 2020
Millionth COVID death is an ‘agonizing milestone’ says UN’s Guterres Flooding leaves South Sudan facing…