Helen Salisbury: What might we learn from the covid-19 pandemic?
Events are moving so quickly that whatever I write today (15 March) is likely to…
Month: March 2020
Outpatient letters to patients: many doctors and patients are non-native speakers
I agree that clinicians should write directly to patients and “copy in” other professionals involved…
Opinion: A fiasco in the making? As the coronavirus pandemic takes hold, we are making decisions without reliable data
The current coronavirus disease, Covid-19, has been called a once-in-a-century pandemic. But it may also…
Covid-19 and community mitigation strategies in a pandemic
The covid-19 pandemic that was declared on 11 March 2020 has affected countries on all…
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TB expert is suspended for 12 months for possessing extreme pornography
A leading lung specialist who was cautioned by police for possessing extreme pornography involving bestiality…
Writing to patients can cause upset
Rayner and colleagues present an interesting summary of the essentials of writing outpatient letters to…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: FDA gives states an OK to authorize coronavirus tests; more companies race to combat Covid-19
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
What role should the commercial food system play in promoting health through better diet?
Key messagesPopulations across the globe are highly dependent on commercial food systems for daily nourishmentCommercial…
Don’t panic: five minutes with . . . Kai Zacharowski
“Don’t panic. That’s the most important thing.“The second thing is hygiene. Keep a distance [from…
STAT Plus: Merck drug reduces cough frequency but taste alterations could cloud prospects
An experimental pill from Merck significantly reduced the frequency of chronic coughing compared to a…
To control the covid-19 outbreak, young, healthy patients should avoid the emergency department
The situation with covid-19 is quickly evolving and coming to a critical point. As public…
Covid-19: UK starts social distancing after new model points to 260 000 potential deaths
The UK government has been forced to change its plan of attack for covid-19 after…
Matt Morgan: When the problem is urgent and important
Eisenhower said that “what is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom…
Regeneron says potential Covid-19 drugs could start human tests by early summer
The biotechnology firm Regeneron said it has now developed hundreds of potential medicines that could…
Covid-19: trainees will not move jobs in April
Postgraduate trainees will not rotate to new roles on 1 April as previously planned because…
STAT Plus: Global spending on drugs may hit $1.1 trillion by 2024, but the rate of growth is forecast to slow
Global spending on prescription medicines is forecast to increase between 2% and 5% annually over…
Covid-19: ibuprofen should not be used for managing symptoms, say doctors and scientists
Scientists and senior doctors have backed claims by France’s health minister that people showing symptoms…
Pregnancy During COVID-19 Pandemic: Is It Safe?
Health officials in the U.K. said that there is no evidence that the novel coronavirus…
UK To Quarantine 70-Year-Old People, Older For 4 Months To Fight Coronavirus
The U.K. government plans to require residents aged 70 years and older to stay at…
Are Tatooine Worlds Common In Real Life Too?
Every “Star Wars” fan is familiar with the fictional sandy planet of Tatooine, where the…
Yale Scientists Use Twitter As A Useful Tool To Give Information About Coronavirus
Here’s how scientists and professors are using Twitter to provide reliable coronavirus information to the…
STAT Plus: As the market craters, Keros Therapeutics files for an IPO
Keros Therapeutics is filing for an IPO, according to plans made public Monday — a…
Opinion: Generic ‘identity’ gets lost when companies juggle both generic and brand drugs
We think we know generic drug companies. They challenge patents held by brand firms. They…
Opinion: Covid-19 will worsen the opioid overdose crisis if we don’t prepare now
In cities across the country, morning is peak time at almost any opioid treatment program….
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Explaining a mass quarantine: What does it mean to ‘shelter in place’? And who has the power to call for it?
WASHINGTON — Six counties in the San Francisco metro area made headlines when they announced…
Biotech Company Rejects Trump’s Offer To Make COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Only For The US’
German biotech firm CureVac reportedly rejected an offer from the Trump administration to create a…
Verily Launches Coronavirus Screening Website For People
According to the latest report made by the Verge, Verily, which is best known for…
Can Social Distancing Have Unintended Consquences?
As a direct response to the coronavirus outbreak, public health officials are asking people to…
Enough Sleep, Regular Exercise Reportedly Keep Coronavirus At Bay
Getting enough sleep, following a proper diet and exercising regularly are some of the best…
Top Tips For Pregnant Women Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Here are some of the top tips that will help pregnant women get through the…
Addressing The Problem With ‘Bad’ Hospital Food
As per many people, one of the biggest contradictions that can easily be seen in…
COVID-19 Pandemic: Scientists Continue Search For Coronavirus’ Real Origin
With the rapidly growing number of infections, scientists are increasing efforts to find an effective…
COVID-19 ‘Cure’ Coming Soon: Vaccine Trial In Progress
According to the latest update made by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,…
Coronavirus Challenge: Woman Licks Airplane Toilet Seat To Go Viral
22-year-old social media star Ava Louise said she filmed herself licking a toilet seat on…
Sauerkraut Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
A popular cabbage-based side dish, sauerkraut has health benefits that will surprise you. Read Original…
New Jersey Doctor Contracts Coronavirus, Now In Critical Condition
Hospital officials have confirmed that a top official who heads emergency preparedness at St. Joseph’s…
The First Symptoms Of Coronavirus And What You Should Do Right Away
The government encourages people with symptoms of COVID-19 to self-isolate for seven days and to…
Pregnant women take note: The prenatal effects of coronavirus may be risky – Washington Examiner
Pregnant women take note: The prenatal effects of coronavirus may be risky Washington Examiner Read Original…
‘You’re Already Worried’: Navigating Coronavirus While Pregnant – The New York Times
‘You’re Already Worried’: Navigating Coronavirus While Pregnant The New York Times Read Original Article: ‘You’re Already…
Pregnancy during coronavirus likely won’t harm baby in womb – Chicago Tribune
Pregnancy during coronavirus likely won’t harm baby in womb Chicago Tribune Read Original Article: Pregnancy during…
Study: Fish consumption during pregnancy pays off – 10News
Study: Fish consumption during pregnancy pays off 10News Read Original Article: Study: Fish consumption during pregnancy…
COVID-19 Impacts On Pregnant Women – WCJB
COVID-19 Impacts On Pregnant Women WCJB Read Original Article: COVID-19 Impacts On Pregnant Women – WCJB…
Singer Charlotte Church pregnant, three years after miscarriage – CNN
Singer Charlotte Church pregnant, three years after miscarriage CNN Read Original Article: Singer Charlotte Church pregnant,…
News in Brief 16 March 2020
Tedros renews call to countries to ‘test, test, test’ all cases of suspected infection COVID-19: WFP sends lifesaving…
Chinese hospitals in worst-hit region receive medical ventilators for critical patients
The largest humanitarian agency on the planet, the UN World Food Programme, or WFP, has sent lifesaving medical equipment to China…
FDA moves to boost coronavirus testing capacity by giving states more power
In response to a dire shortage of tests for detecting the fast-moving coronavirus, the Food…
Things To Do If You Are Struggling To Fall Asleep
Here are some key pointers to help you if you find yourself sleep deprived often….
Wheat Belly Diet For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
The wheat belly diet was outlined by Milwaukee-based cardiologist Dr. William Davis in his book…
Lower death rate estimates for coronavirus, especially for non-elderly, provide glimmer of hope
In a rare piece of good news about Covid-19, a team of infectious disease experts…
Microplastic fibers linked to respiratory, reproductive changes in fish
Chronic exposure to microplastic fibers causes aneurysms, erosion of surface layers and other serious damage…