Skyrmions like it hot: Spin structures are controllable even at high temperatures
Researchers who had previously demonstrated the use of new spin structures for future magnetic storage…
Month: February 2020
10,000 steps a day: Not a magical formula for preventing weight gain
For years now, 10,000 steps a day has become the gold standard for people trying…
Making the mouse gut microbiome more human-like
Researchers find that when rodents are prevented from consuming feces, their small-intestine microbiota more closely…
From petroleum to wood in the chemical industry: Cost-efficient and more sustainable
An interdisciplinary team of bio-engineers and economists has mapped out how wood could replace petroleum…
Weight-loss drug to be pulled from market after FDA expresses concerns on cancer risk
The Japanese drug maker Eisai on Thursday said it would withdraw the weight-loss drug Belviq…
Transitional justice processes critical to lasting peace, Security Council hears
For countries to move forward after conflict or mass atrocities, suffering must be acknowledged and justice…
Webinar: From computer to clinic: The challenges of implementing artificial intelligence in practice
It’s one thing to train an algorithm to produce headline-grabbing results on paper. It’s quite…
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Health apps collecting sensitive data need more transparent terms of service, law experts argue
We’ve all been there. We’ve downloaded a new app or visited a website that requires…
STAT Plus: As opioid crisis intensified, many family doctors found promotional pitches were very good
As the opioid crisis accelerated a decade ago, pharmaceutical sales reps emphasized the benefits of…
Outside China, Coronavirus transmission ‘iceberg’ may not be as big as feared
As infections from COVID-19 coronavirus continue to rise, a senior UN health expert on Thursday…
Management of acute ischemic stroke
ABSTRACTStroke is the leading cause of long term disability in developed countries and one of…
New primary care network contract could worsen health inequalities
We agree with the concerns voiced by general practitioners about the draft primary care network…
How electric fields affect a molecular twist within light-sensitive proteins
A team of scientists has gained insight into how electric fields affect the way energy…
Hybrid microscope could bring digital biopsy to the clinic
By adding infrared capability to the ubiquitous, standard optical microscope, researchers hope to bring cancer…
Reconnecting with nature key for the health of people and the planet
Researchers are the first to investigate — within a single study — the contribution of…
Harnessing the sun to bring fresh water to remote or disaster-struck communities
Researchers have developed a revolutionary desalination process that has the potential to be operated in…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: India struggles with coronavirus; CVS and Sanofi shake up management
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one, it is. Despite another round…
It’s time to act on racism in the NHS
Ethnic minority doctors and patients still face too many injustices in the NHS. The BMJ’s…
Helen Salisbury: Risk taking and decision making
My patient was coughing but is better now. Meanwhile, blood tests reveal that, although there…
Religious beliefs should be treated as any other personal choice
Sokol’s article, including its title (“Religion and spirituality in medicine: friend or foe?”), is unnecessarily…
Pregnancy and rates of Crohn’s . . . and other stories
Childbearing and Crohn’s diseaseAn analysis of data from a Norwegian patient register finds that pregnancy…
Pregnancy and rates of Crohn’s . . . and other stories
Childbearing and Crohn’s diseaseAn analysis of data from a Norwegian patient register finds that pregnancy…
Mind that mushroom medley
This is a picture (fig 1) of flagellate dermatitis. The patient was a 50 year…
Mind that mushroom medley
This is a picture (fig 1) of flagellate dermatitis. The patient was a 50 year…
New onset weakness in the face and arm
A 32 year old woman with a seven year history of discoid lupus erythematosus (a…
New onset weakness in the face and arm
A 32 year old woman with a seven year history of discoid lupus erythematosus (a…
Primary care network contract will exacerbate GP crisis
The specifications of the proposed direct enhanced service (DES) for primary care networks clearly show…
Primary care network contract will exacerbate GP crisis
The specifications of the proposed direct enhanced service (DES) for primary care networks clearly show…
Primary care networks: revised contract averts GP mutiny but staffing challenges remain
The new GP contract deal that secures full national funding for additional practice staff will…
Specialty training: ethnic minority doctors’ reduced chance of being appointed is “unacceptable”
Doctors from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely than white doctors to be considered suitable…
Are medical schools turning a blind eye to racism?
Medical schools in the UK are ill prepared to deal with the racism and racial…
Opinion: From bench to bedside, biologics require excellence at every stage
The Nobel Prize in Medicine will never be awarded for excellence in the formulation and…
Opinion: Federated learning: collaboration without compromise for health care research
What if we could learn from massive collections of data while avoiding the privacy and…
Opinion: STAT Plus: Why medtech is a different beast than biotech in the life sciences pack
Biotech innovations dominate the life science news cycle — think CRISPR for gene editing or…
Use Of Jargon Makes People Less Interested In Science, Study Finds
According to a new study, people get less interested in science when scientists and others…
Watch: Why reports about coronavirus death rates can be misleading
When a new disease starts to spread, the most pressing questions are: How deadly is…
Standing Broom Challenge: Rare Science Or Not?
The “broom challenge” has caught social media on fire. Is making a broom stand on…
Happy Wife, Happy Life: Study Finds An Optimistic Partner Is Good For Our Health
Ever heard of the phrase “happy wife, happy life?” Turns out, science now supports it…
Here Are Some Of The Top Women In Science Today
Here are some of the top women working in science today, in celebration of Women…
How To Cook The Perfect Fried Rice, Per Science
Ever had trouble cooking some fried rice for a quick breakfast in the morning? Use…
Effective Ways To Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Here are the effective ways to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Read Original Article: Effective…
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Hand Washing: Your Best Weapon Against Coronavirus, Other Outbreaks
Amid the current novel coronavirus outbreak, keeping our hands clean by correctly washing them remain…
Keto Diet Could Lead To Leg Cramps: Here’s How To Prevent It
Following the keto diet and found yourself suddenly experiencing a sudden, severe leg pain? You’re…
Can Humidifiers Help Lower Flu Risk?
According to a new study, it turns out that one way of helping reduce the…
Seven days in medicine: 5-11 Feb 2020
CoronavirusUK declares “serious and imminent threat to public health”The UK government declared that the “incidence…
Best Tips To Prevent Dementia From A Neuroscientist
An award-winning neurologist has shared the best tips for you to prevent dementia. Read Original…
Best Tips To Prevent Dementia From A Neuroscientist
An award-winning neurologist has shared the best tips for you to prevent dementia. Read Original…
5 Coronavirus Myths Debunked By Expert
Here are five myths about coronavirus that are not true. Read Original Article: 5 Coronavirus…
Resting Heart Rate Is Not A Factor To Determine Disease Risk, Study Finds
Increase or decrease in heart rates has no impact on health whatsoever. It is the…
How Many Push-Ups Are Needed To Lower Heart Disease Risk?
Here’s how many push-ups you really need to lower your heart disease risk. Read Original…