News in Brief 17 January 2020
Libya: ‘Dire and untenable’ situation for children: UNICEF chief Syria: Ceasefire fails to protect civilians…
Month: January 2020
February Council Meeting To Feature Symposium on Oversight of Clinical Trials
The National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health (NACCIH) will meet on Friday, February…
Clinical trial reporting: compliance with US rules is poor and not improving, study finds
Only 41% of clinical trials reported their results to the US clinical trials registry within…
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Male sparrows are less intimidated by the songs of aging rivals
Few singers reach their sunset years with the same voice they had in younger days….
Former Rep. Chris Collins sentenced to 26 months in prison in biotech insider trading scheme
Chris Collins, a former Republican lawmaker and longtime ally of President Trump, was sentenced Friday…
Urgent need for ‘immediate’ solutions to combat drug-resistant infections, warns WHO
Drug-resistant infections are on the rise as private investment in new antibiotic development declines, the…
Ingestible medical devices can be broken down with light
Engineers have developed a light-sensitive material that allows gastrointestinal devices to be triggered to break…
Walking with atoms: Chemical bond making and breaking recorded in action
Scientists have for the first time captured and filmed atoms bonding together, using advanced microscopy…
What is an endangered species?
What makes for an endangered species classification isn’t always obvious. Read Original Article: What is…
Tweaking how CAR-T therapy kills tumors could stop a dangerous side effect, study finds
As every trauma surgeon knows, there are messy bullet wounds and there are neat ones,…
U.S. to begin health screenings at three airports for cases of novel Chinese virus
U.S. authorities on Friday are set to begin screening travelers arriving in the country from…
Human fetal lungs harbor a microbiome signature
The lungs and placentas of fetuses in the womb — as young as 11 weeks…
Transformational innovation needed to reach global forest restoration goals
New research finds that global South countries have pledged the largest areas of land to…
Chemists allow boron atoms to migrate
Organic molecules with atoms of the semi-metal boron are important building blocks for synthesis products…
Neuron found in mice could have implications for effective diet drugs
A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects, as well…
Scientists measure the evolving energy of a solar flare’s explosive first minutes
In 2017, a massive new region of magnetic field erupted on the sun’s surface next…
Acid reflux drugs may have negative side effects for breast cancer survivors
Acid reflux drugs that are sometimes recommended to ease stomach problems during cancer treatment may…
Libya: ‘Dire and untenable’ situation for tens of thousands of children in unrelenting conflict
The world should not accept the “dire and untenable” situation facing children in wartorn Libya…
Not all of nature’s layered structures are tough as animal shells and antlers
Engineers looking to nature for inspiration have long assumed that layered structures like those found…
Real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy
A new study has definitively shown that regular exposure to THC, the main psychoactive ingredient…
The core of massive dying galaxies already formed 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang
The most distant dying galaxy discovered so far, more massive than our Milky Way —…
The way you dance is unique, and computers can tell it’s you
Nearly everyone responds to music with movement, whether through subtle toe-tapping or an all-out boogie….
Doctors say they were bullied by managers trying to identify whistleblower
A hospital trust fingerprinted staff and asked for samples of their handwriting after the family…
BMA calls for special conference after rejecting GP contract over unrealistic demands
GP leaders have rejected an updated contract from NHS England and condemned the work that…
STAT Plus: How swallowing a star might keep you from missing a dose of medicine
SAN FRANCISCO — Plenty of drug industry executives who take over this city for a…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: FTC member favors Medicare negotiation on drug prices; BioMarin weighs pricing world’s most expensive drug
Good morning. Elizabeth Cooney here again, channeling Ed Silverman as another week draws to a…
The truth about JPM: Less is more
SAN FRANCISCO — Yet another J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is done. Was it worth it?…
STAT Plus: ‘We have a tragedy of the commons’: How a VC thinks his new company can lower drug prices
A venture capitalist made some waves early in the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference when he…
Opinion: Microglia: a new target in the brain for depression, Alzheimer’s, and more?
More than a decade ago, I was diagnosed with a string of autoimmune diseases, one…
Opinion: Goop’s pseudoscience ministry comes to Netflix
Gwyneth Paltrow’s reaction to the description of the vulva in episode three of her new…
Rich rewards: Scientists reveal ADHD medication’s effect on the brain
Researchers have identified how certain areas of the human brain respond to methylphenidate — a…
Charge model for calculating the photoexcited states of one-dimensional Mott insulators
Researchers have developed a charge model to describe photoexcited states of one-dimensional Mott insulators. They…
Here and gone: Outbound comets are likely of alien origin
Astronomers at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) have analyzed the paths of two…
Microplastics affect sand crabs’ mortality and reproduction
Sand crabs, a key species in beach ecosystems, were found to have increased adult mortality…
Self-assembled artificial microtubules developed
Simple LEGO bricks can be assembled to more complicated structures, which can be further associated…
Focus on opioids and cannabis in chronic pain media coverage
New Zealand media reports on chronic pain are focusing on treatments involving opioids and cannabis…
India’s medical community rallies to help protestors inȷured in police violence
On the cold night of 20 December, lawyers, doctors, journalists, and worried families gathered outside…
Internet use reduces study skills in university students
Research has shown that students who use digital technology excessively are less motivated to engage…
Failure to challenge discriminatory behaviour is complicity
Like other female doctors, I have long been accustomed to the assumption that I am…
Human ancestors may have eaten hard plant tissues without damaging teeth
Hard plant foods may have made up a larger part of early human ancestors’ diet…
Sanitary care by social ants shapes disease outcome
Sanitary care in ants to fight disease is known to improve the wellbeing of the…
Developing your career in obstetrics and gynaecology
A career in obstetrics and gynaecology can be stimulating and rewarding. The specialty is wide…
Social media companies should be forced to share data for harms and benefits research, say psychiatrists
Social media companies should be forced to hand over their data to universities for independent…
Study Finds Women Age Faster Than Men In This Aspect
A new study found that blood vessels age significantly faster in women than in men,…
What Is Rubella? First Case Since 1999 Reported In Austin
Public health officials reported that the contagious disease rubella has returned to Austin after more…
More Flu Deaths Recorded In North Carolina
Health officials reported 11 people died in early January in North Carolina because of complications linked…
Yosemite Stomach Illness Affects 170: ‘Consistent With Norovirus’
Norovirus has been linked to the sudden spread of gastrointestinal issues at the Yosemite National…
Is The 7 Minute Workout Effective? Everything You Should Know
Although it is a time-saving way to get active and fit everyday, the 7-Minute Workout…
New Study Reveals YouTube Still Monetizes Videos Promoting False Scientific Information
New research reveals that despite its pledge to fight off misinformation, YouTube still monetizes thousands…
Smoke From Australian Fires Have Already Circled The Globe
According to a recent update from NASA, smoke from the wildfires in Australia has already…