The BMJ Appeal Christmas 2019: With WaterAid’s help, cleaner clinics offer safer healthcare
Avelina Alfred’s first child died just hours after she gave birth. This 21st century experience…
Month: December 2019
Gamal Mahdi
bmj;367/dec18_10/l7017/FAF1faGamal Mahdi was a paediatric gastroenterologist who practised throughout Scotland, but primarily in Aberdeen and…
David Christopher MacDonald Burns
bmj;367/dec18_9/l7018/FAF1faDavid Christopher MacDonald Burns trained originally as a gynaecologist in London and Portsmouth but chose…
Robert Dick
bmj;367/dec18_8/l7014/FAF1faRobert Dick (“Bob”), who died in April 2019, was a founding father of interventional radiology,…
Thelma M Phelps
bmj;367/dec18_7/l7015/FAF1faThelma M Phelps was born in south London. She attended the Mary Datchelor School and…
Opinion: Orphan Drug Act’s ‘nonprofitability’ loophole needs to be closed
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration took the unusual step of admitting it had…
Waning treatment for immune deficiency is a warning for all ‘one-and-done’ therapies
As a new mother, she didn’t know to look for blue-tinged lips. She could just…
STAT Plus: One drug maker has a lot more to lose than others, under early drafts of drug importation plans
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s plan to let states and drug wholesalers import medicines from Canada…
Top Republican blasts McConnell for derailing bipartisan drug pricing bill
WASHINGTON — Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), the bipartisan duo behind the…
Experimental vaccine patch embeds invisible dots under the skin, leaving record of immunization
Ana Jaklenec readily acknowledges she’s inspired by “Star Trek.” The Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientist…
New study in mice points to why melanoma spreads — and perhaps how to prevent metastasis
In some melanoma patients, the tumor cells stay in the skin where they started, never…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Trump proceeds with plan to allow importation; most Americans misunderstand FDA approvals
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just splendidly, thank you, despite…
Playing Sports Does This To Your Brain
Sports is good for both body and brain and can also help develop leadership. Read…
Trump Administration Wants More Kidneys To Fix ‘Broken’ Organ Transplant System
The Trump administration plans to make policy changes that would increase the number of transplanted…
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Here’s The Right Way To Wash Your Hands, According To Doctors
Hand washing has been proven effective to help people reduce the risk of contracting or…
Study Claims Artificial Sweeteners Linked To Weight Gain
It’s still not clear if using artificial sweeteners can be bad for your health. Read…
1 In 5 Adolescents Found To Be Prediabetic: Should We Be Worried?
Far too many young Americans are prediabetic and that’s worrying medical authorities. Read Original Article:…
New Research Reveals The Homo Erectus Survived Until 117,000 Years Ago
According to a new research, scientists have now figured out just how long ago the…
Addiction Myths You Should Know Now
It is important to know the facts about addiction to help people get access to…
Adults 70 And Over Advised To Not Take Aspirin By Researchers
Recent reports link daily aspirin intake to intracranial bleeding, prompting FDA to reverse its position…
Clean Keto vs. Dirty Keto: Which Is Better For Your Body?
Here’s the difference between the clean and dirty keto diet. Read Original Article: Clean Keto…
Dental Anxiety: How To Manage It When Visiting Your Dentist
Anxious whenever you need to visit the dentist? Here are some tips to help you…
Holiday Heart Syndrome: What You Need To Know
Holiday heart syndrome is a form of atrial fibrillation that occurs during the holidays and…
Reasons Why Americans Have Shorter Life Expectancy At Present
Studies found that Americans now live shorter than those who live in other high-income countries…
Should You Take a Prenatal Vitamin for the Beauty Perks Alone? – InStyle
Should You Take a Prenatal Vitamin for the Beauty Perks Alone? InStyle Read Original Article: Should…
Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution – National Institutes of Health
Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution National Institutes of Health Read Original Article: Pregnancy…
8 things you should never hide from your cruise line, from pregnancy to expiring passports – USA TODAY
8 things you should never hide from your cruise line, from pregnancy to expiring passports USA…
Waitress With ‘Stealth Pregnancy’ Delivers Surprise Baby in Restaurant Bathroom – Newsweek
Waitress With ‘Stealth Pregnancy’ Delivers Surprise Baby in Restaurant Bathroom Newsweek Read Original Article: Waitress With…
Prescribing practices for pregnant women with HIV not aligned with guidelines – Healio
Prescribing practices for pregnant women with HIV not aligned with guidelines Healio Read Original Article: Prescribing…
Zika vaccine protects fetus in pregnant monkeys – Science Daily
Zika vaccine protects fetus in pregnant monkeys Science Daily Read Original Article: Zika vaccine protects fetus…
After cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, Ithaca mom finds help online – The Ithaca Voice
After cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, Ithaca mom finds help online The Ithaca Voice Read Original Article:…
Diabetes and pregnancy can be a tricky (but achievable) mix – Medical Xpress
Diabetes and pregnancy can be a tricky (but achievable) mix Medical Xpress Read Original Article: Diabetes…
Wyoming police officer alleges pregnancy meant no promotion – The Associated Press
Wyoming police officer alleges pregnancy meant no promotion The Associated Press Read Original Article: Wyoming police…
10TV’s Ashley Baracy talks getting strength back after pregnancy – 10TV
10TV’s Ashley Baracy talks getting strength back after pregnancy 10TV Read Original Article: 10TV’s Ashley Baracy…
Jobs That Make Women’s Hearts Suffer
According to a recent study, registered nurses had 14 percent more likelihood of suffering from…
News in Brief 18 December 2019
Asia-Pacific trade decline Protect children standing up for rights for all: UNICEF More women could…
Nerve Cells in Mouse GI Tract Defend Against Infection
NCCIH-supported research identifies two mechanisms by which GI tract nerve cells defend against Salmonella bacteria. Read…
Request for Input on NIH Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing
NIH is seeking input on its Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing. Dr. Catherine…
UN health agency signals tobacco might be reaching burn-out among men
Two decades of increasing tobacco use around the world are set to go into reverse,…
Meerkat mobs do ‘war dance’ to protect territory
Meerkat clans perform a ‘war dance’ to frighten opponents and protect their territory, according to…
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Is CBD Safe? – Physician’s Weekly
Is CBD Safe? Physician’s Weekly Read Original Article: Is CBD Safe? – Physician’s Weekly »
Wednesday’s Daily Brief: Global Refugee Forum, Venezuela human rights, breast cancer hopes
Our top stories for Wednesday include: First Global Refugee Forum ends in Geneva; Venezuela misery…
‘Deliver justice’ for atrocity crimes in Darfur, top court prosecutor tells Security Council
“Concrete steps” must be taken towards ending impunity for atrocity crimes in Darfur, the Prosecutor…
Low cost breast cancer medicine move good news for women: UN health agency
More women could soon have access to an affordable version of an expensive life-saving breast cancer treatment,…
Solar power from ‘the dark side’ unlocked by a new formula
Most of today’s solar panels capture sunlight and convert it to electricity only from the…
Marijuana use in e-cigarettes increases among US teens, studies find
Self-reported use of marijuana in electronic cigarettes has risen among US teenagers, two studies have…
Misery for Venezuelans continues ahead of 2020 elections: UN rights chief Bachelet
Demonstrations in Venezuela must be allowed to take place ahead of elections in 2020, the…
Tribunal reȷects call to strike off doctor who received “inadequate induction” from hospital
A medical practitioners tribunal has refused the General Medical Council’s (GMC) request to strike off…
Coca-Cola marketing to children is “serious public health concern,” researchers warn
Two major campaigns from Coca-Cola were targeted at teenagers and mothers and used social media…
John Robin Munro Gibson
bmj;367/dec18_12/l7016/FAF1faJohn Robin Munro Gibson was appointed consultant to the Chichester Hospital Group in 1968. As…