Metals could be the link to new antibiotics
Compounds containing metals could hold the key to the next generation of antibiotics to combat…
Month: February 2020
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Gilead accelerates coronavirus trial; FDA says coronavirus vaccine will take time
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. This is a fast-paced…
Computer scientists’ new tool fools hackers into sharing keys for better cybersecurity
Instead of blocking hackers, a new cybersecurity defense approach actually welcomes them. The method, called…
Joseph Charles Stoddart
bmj;368/feb27_10/m701/FAF1faJoseph Stoddart (“Joe”), who has died aged 87, was in the 1960s one of the…
Euan Wallace
bmj;368/feb27_9/m704/FAF1faEuan David Wallace was the son of the eminent dermatologist Hugh Wallace and Nora Wallace…
Mohammad Fahim Siddiqui
bmj;368/feb27_8/m699/FAF1faOn 22 December 2019, Mohammad Fahim Siddiqui finally laid down his scalpel. He was born…
Amplifying the impact of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
As clinical pharmacologists representing a truly generalist specialty, spanning all ages and organs, we welcome…
Covid-19: Trump says risk to Americans is “very low”
President Donald Trump described the US response to the covid-19 outbreak as “a tremendous success”…
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Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction
Sexual difficulties after treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were first reported to regulators…
Health inequalities: death by political means
Austerity does not result in a fair society or healthier lives. The evidence is clear…
SPIRIT extension and elaboration for n-of-1 trials: SPENT 2019 checklist
N-of-1 trialsWell conducted, randomised clinical trials create the evidence base that informs modern medical practice,…
Smoking and drinking link to recreational drug use by young people: UN-backed report
The use of alcohol and tobacco by young people and children is closely linked to…
Promoting professionalism: five minutes with . . . Sheona MacLeod
“What is professionalism, and how do you foster it? I suspect that everyone has a…
Spade phalanx sign of acromegaly
This is a radiograph (fig 1) of the spade phalanx sign of acromegaly. The patient…
Revitalising audit and feedback to improve patient care
Key messagesClinical audit and feedback entail reviewing clinical performance against explicit standards and delivering feedback…
STAT Plus: Health care conference about conflicts of interest has a conflict itself, say critics who won’t attend
In an effort to better understand how conflicts of interest may affect health care, the…
Opinion: For medicine regulators, reliance is a global imperative
It’s never been more challenging to make sure that medicines meet standards for quality, safety,…
Opinion: Physician practice consolidation: It’s only just begun
Disruption has redefined health care in the past decade. For private practice physicians, the biggest…
A critical question in getting a handle on coronavirus: What role do kids play in spreading it?
Among the many, many unknowns about the new coronavirus: What role do children play in…
How An Arch On The Foot Helped Hominids Walk Upright
A new study suggests that the arch running across the width of each of our…
A Simple Guide To Asking Nonstupid Questions During Scientific Discussions
Here’s a quick guide to make sure you keep your scientific career and spend it…
Science Shows That Nature Can Make Children Happy
A new study revealed that children who are more in touch with nature are more…
How Ordering From Local Stores Can Curb CO2 Emissions
According to a new study, opting to ordering items for delivery from your local store…
How Scammers Could Benefit From COVID-19 Outbreak
A new update revealed Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services joined with Attorney General…
Wearable Device Could Predict, Prevent Heart Failure
Per a recent news release, scientists managed to create the prototype of a new wearable…
Why Men Should Get Rid Of Facial Hair Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
According to a news release, men with different kinds of facial hair may need to…
Diabetes Diet: Best Snacks To Consume When Combating Disease
Here are the best snacks that you can munch on when following a diabetes diet….
Skin Cancer: Who Are At Risk?
Skin cancer can affect anyone, irrespective of skin color. Read Original Article: Skin Cancer: Who…
A UN-backed boost for women-run businesses in the developing world
Many women running small businesses in emerging markets in developing countries have to juggle their…
Understanding The Impact Of Prenatal Care: Improving Metrics, Data, And Evaluation – Health Affairs
Understanding The Impact Of Prenatal Care: Improving Metrics, Data, And Evaluation Health Affairs Read Original Article:…
East Texas hospital adds nurse-midwife positions to prenatal, post-natal care team – KLTV
East Texas hospital adds nurse-midwife positions to prenatal, post-natal care team KLTV Read Original Article: East…
Can Coronavirus Pass From Pregnant Women to Infants? – Contagionlive.com
Can Coronavirus Pass From Pregnant Women to Infants? Contagionlive.com Read Original Article: Can Coronavirus Pass From…
I Fled China 8 Months Pregnant During The Coronavirus Outbreak. Here’s Why I Think You Shouldn’t Panic. – BuzzFeed News
I Fled China 8 Months Pregnant During The Coronavirus Outbreak. Here’s Why I Think You…
‘I felt like crying’: Navigating pregnancy in a strained system – Baltimore Sun
‘I felt like crying’: Navigating pregnancy in a strained system Baltimore Sun Read Original Article: ‘I…
Making a more accurate pregnancy test for humpback whales – Ars Technica
Making a more accurate pregnancy test for humpback whales Ars Technica Read Original Article: Making a…
Metal-organic frameworks can separate gases despite the presence of water
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising materials for inexpensive and less energy-intensive gas separation even in…
Large exoplanet could have the right conditions for life
Astronomers have found an exoplanet more than twice the size of Earth to be potentially…
News in Brief 26 February 2020
– WHO chief: ‘No time for complacency’ on coronavirus disease – UN health and tourism…
News in Brief 25 February 2020
– World must tackle ‘relentless’ displacement crisis: Guterres – Geneva event for youth aims to give…
Sea Cucumber Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Here’s why you should start eating sea cucumbers. Read Original Article: Sea Cucumber Health Benefits…
Foods To Eat To Sleep Better
Sleeping is a major health challenge of the 21st century. Here are some foods that…
How To Do Stretching The Right Way
Warming up by stretching is not as easy as it seems. Read ahead to know…
7 Tips For You To Become Mentally Stronger
These tips will give you the mental strength you need to achieve your goals in…
SMArt Moves: Signs of a Motor Delay
Source: Cure SMARelated MedlinePlus Pages: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Read Original Article: SMArt Moves: Signs of…
SMArt Moves: Know the Warning Signs
Source: Cure SMA – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Read Original Article: SMArt Moves:…
SMArt Moves: Early Treatment
Source: Cure SMA – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Read Original Article: SMArt Moves:…
Newborn Screening for SMA
Source: Cure SMARelated MedlinePlus Pages: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Read Original Article: Newborn Screening for SMA…
SMA: Infants and Children
Source: Cure SMARelated MedlinePlus Pages: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Read Original Article: SMA: Infants and Children…
SMA: Testing & Diagnosis
Source: Cure SMARelated MedlinePlus Pages: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Read Original Article: SMA: Testing & Diagnosis…
Trump taps Pence to lead U.S. coronavirus response
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday said he had appointed Vice President Mike Pence to…