Gender dysphoria: a question of informed consent
We welcome discussion around the treatment of children with gender dysphoria, particularly the concerns that…
Month: December 2019
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A common drug could help restore limb function after spinal cord injury
Long-term treatment with gabapentin, a commonly prescribed drug for nerve pain, could help restore upper…
UK must act to reduce harm from drug misuse
Two House of Commons select committees have recently produced reports on problematic drug use and…
Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high
Coal use is down dramatically in the United States and the European Union, and renewable…
Gender dysphoria: scientific oversight falling between responsible institutions should worry us all
The troubles around the Gender Identity Development Service’s study12 seem to be symptomatic of our…
Engaging with GMC process reduces severity of sanctions, study suggests
Doctors’ age, race, sex, or country of qualification play no role in deciding the seriousness…
High levels of bad cholesterol in early middle age are linked to CVD risk decades later, study finds
Taking action to reduce “bad” cholesterol much earlier in life could prevent many cardiovascular events,…
The doctors standing for election as MPs in 2019
In the coming general election on 12 December, 51 doctors are standing as candidates. Most…
The doctor on the doorstep: Alex Armitage, paediatrician and green campaigner
Alex Armitage, a paediatric emergency doctor, is sitting cross legged in a school hall in…
Authors’ reply to Shaw
Shaw fails to recognise why journalists have been drawn into reporting on interventions and research…
Gender dysphoria: same old media tropes
Investigative journalism has an inherent publication bias. Rather than shedding light on the relevant sociopolitical,…
Proposed Ohio bill asks doctors to re-implant ectopic pregnancies or face “abortion murder” charges
Legislators in Ohio, USA, have introduced a bill that would outlaw abortion and could charge…
Giving Back: The Science Behind It
Here’s why giving back feels good and how it can help improve your health, according…
Pre-arrest and intra-arrest prognostic factors associated with survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest: systematic review and meta-analysis
AbstractObjectiveTo determine associations between important pre-arrest and intra-arrest prognostic factors and survival after in-hospital cardiac…
Effectiveness of treatment for alcohol problems: findings of the randomised UK alcohol treatment trial (UKATT)
An error occurred in figure 1 of this paper by the UKATT Research Team (BMJ…
The effect of remote ischaemic preconditioning on myocardial injury in emergency hip fracture surgery (PIXIE trial): phase II randomised clinical trial
AbstractObjectiveTo investigate whether remote ischaemic preconditioning (RIPC) prevents myocardial injury in patients undergoing hip fracture…
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Unhealthy sponsorship of sport
The recent sponsorship deal between the England and Wales Cricket Board and KP Snacks is…
David Oliver: Hearing loss in hospital
One in six people in England has hearing loss—around 42% of people over 50 and…
Here’s What To Wear On A First Date, Per Science
Unsure what to wear on your first date? Here are a few pointers from science…
How Bright Exactly Is The Moon?
Just how bright exactly is the front side of the Moon? Experts and scientists attempt…
NASA To Build “Robot Hotel” Aboard The ISS
NASA is reportedly sending a “robot hotel” to the International Space Station, to be taken…
Researchers Develop Kidney Stone Treatment That’s ‘Faster’ And ‘Less Painful’
A drug combination can ease the suffering of kidney stone patients while helping cure this…
Opinion: U.S. continues to lead the fight against antibiotic resistance
One of the greatest threats to public health today, in the United States and around…
A clinical trial for Huntington’s opens the door to hope for some patients. Only so many can get in
PERRY, N.Y. — Reminders of Huntington’s disease populate Tammy Stewart’s apartment. They are also glimpses…
STAT Plus: 4 questions key to making sense of new data on Biogen’s resurrected Alzheimer’s drug
The annual Alzheimer’s research meeting known as CTAD was supposed to be a snoozefest this…
Mayo Clinic taps Boston health tech leader to guide data strategy
On the heels of forming a new partnership with Google, Mayo Clinic announced it has…
STAT Plus: As Trump looks overseas for drug pricing ideas, one expert says France has some useful approaches
As the U.S. grapples with rising costs for prescription medicines, the Trump administration has floated…
STAT Plus: Senators urge Medicare to prevent bias in AI tools used in health care
Two Senate Democrats are challenging Medicare’s top official to investigate how health care tools based…
Trump administration will provide HIV prevention drug for free to uninsured in new program
The Trump administration on Tuesday detailed how it will roll out the delivery of donated…
Intermittent Fasting: Reasons Why You Should Embrace This Eating Plan
Here are several reasons why you should try intermittent fasting, according to health experts. Read…
Cannabis Jobs In U.S. Are Booming; Salaries Among Highest In US
Employment in the U.S. cannabis industry is surging and so are salaries. Read Original Article:…
Ice Baths Have No Benefits For Muscle Building, Study Claims
A new study adds to the evidence of the negative effects of ice baths on…
Medical Shocker: Doctors Often Prescribe Placebos
Doctors admit to using a placebo at least once during their medical careers. Read Original…
Scientists Uncover Cause Of Gender Dysphoria
A new study that has recently reviewed decades of previous research has revealed that a…
Artificial Brain Cells Could Help Combat Diseases Like Alzheimer’s
Scientists have finally configured how to recreate artificial brain cells in tiny computer chips by…
Effective Ways To Stop Yourself From Overeating
From eating slowly, avoiding food containers to managing stress, read on to know the best…
Toddler’s Stomach Perforated After Swallowing 37 Magnetic Balls
A 3-year-old child in China underwent emergency surgery to remove 37 magnetic balls from her…
Supplements May Help Counter Early Aging Syndrome
Researchers found common NAD+ supplements could help delay aging in people with Werner Syndrome, a…
Eye Yoga: Best Exercise To Keep Your Eyes Healthy, Relieve Stress
Eye yoga aims to improve flexibility of the eyes and to help enhance focus through…
Prenatal Asthma Attacks Up Complications for Mom and Baby – Medscape
Prenatal Asthma Attacks Up Complications for Mom and Baby Medscape Read Original Article: Prenatal Asthma Attacks…
Prenatal mental healthcare can build more resilient pregnancies – Quartz
Prenatal mental healthcare can build more resilient pregnancies Quartz Read Original Article: Prenatal mental healthcare can…
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Gained 55 Lbs. During Her Pregnancy: ‘I Let the Reins Go’ – PEOPLE Great Ideas
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Gained 55 Lbs. During Her Pregnancy: ‘I Let the Reins Go’ PEOPLE Great Ideas…
Pot while pregnant: Doctors urge caution: New study links daily marijuana use to adverse fetal health outcomes – Science Daily
Pot while pregnant: Doctors urge caution: New study links daily marijuana use to adverse fetal…
Celebrating the ‘power and potential’ of volunteerism
Volunteerism opens doors and impacts peace and development throughout local communities as well as on…
News in Brief 3 December 2019
Eight children among dead in attack in Syria’s Aleppo province Only one in five countries…
Ultrasound Technology Reportedly Relieves Parkinson’s Symptoms
A new study evaluated the potential of magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy in treating essential…
Medical Breakthrough: New Blood Test Could Detect A Wide Range Of Diseases
In a recently published study, researchers used artificial intelligence to identify protein binding abilities of…
Analysis of Data Gives Insight into Complementary Health Recommendations from U.S. Physicians
Research shows more than half of office-based physicians recommend at least one complementary health approach…
Spirit of the Solstice, an alternative health and wellness fair this weekend – WJMN – UPMatters.com
Spirit of the Solstice, an alternative health and wellness fair this weekend WJMN – UPMatters.com Read…
Tech startups gravitate toward cities with strong social networks, study finds
The presence of technology startups can drive economic growth for their home cities. So how…