Microbial signatures in the blood could offer new avenue for liquid biopsies to detect cancer
The many companies developing liquid biopsies to try to detect cancer early have so far…
Month: March 2020
CDC developing serologic tests that could reveal full scope of U.S. coronavirus outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is developing tests that could provide public health…
STAT Plus: Under pressure, Trump administration looks to cap insulin costs with a Medicare program
The Trump administration announced a new voluntary program that would lower the out-of-pocket cost Medicare…
Plain English is neither simple nor easy
The plain English information in the patient template letter presented by Rayner and colleagues is…
STAT Plus: Coronavirus fears may slow clinical trials and delay regulatory steps
Initially, plans for the huge clinical trial were proceeding apace. After months of groundwork, about…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Shortage of a key chemical slows coronavirus testing; CMS touts pilot program to lower insulin costs
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it…
Covid-19: China’s president Xi visits Wuhan amid confidence that virus is under control
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, toured the city of Wuhan on 10 March, appearing to claim…
Author’s reply to Reid
I agree that writing plain English is a skill that needs to be taught and…
Covid-19: Trump proposes tax cuts and improved health insurance, but millions are not covered
The US president, Donald Trump, has proposed eliminating the payroll tax to ease the financial…
Perioperative interventions for prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications: systematic review and meta-analysis
AbstractObjectiveTo identify, appraise, and synthesise the best available evidence on the efficacy of perioperative interventions…
STAT Plus: Biotech, bracing for widespread coronavirus fallout, hopes for the best and prepares for the worst
Biotech: Disrupted. As the number of Covid-19 cases expand globally, every corner of the biotech…
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How good are doctors at plain English?
Rayner and colleagues encourage hospital doctors to address their outpatient clinic letters not to general…
Tranexamic acid is safe to use following mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury
The studyThe CRASH-3 Trial Collaborators. Effects of tranexamic acid on death, disability, vascular occlusive events…
Welcome to the emergency department exclusively for the over 80s
The corridors are wide, and there’s an atmosphere of calm. The space is full of…
When to suspect a non-melanoma skin cancer
What you need to knowNon-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is more commonly diagnosed than all other…
Improving researchers’ conflict of interest declarations
Transparency of financial interests is expected in medical research, but our ability to assess bias…
Is Remote Working Linked To The Rise Of The Loneliness Epidemic?
Is the rise of remote work linked to the rise of loneliness? Read Original Article:…
US Lawmakers Advised To Use ‘Star Trek’ Vulcan Greeting Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
With the coronavirus outbreak continuously spreading all over the world, lawmakers from the U.S. have…
Opinion: The U.S. needs a nationwide registry for traumatic brain injury
The congressional Brain Injury Task Force, co-chaired by Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) and Don…
Meet The First Deep-Sea Mouthbreeder Fish
A new research reveals that scientists were able to discover the first ever mouthbreeder fish…
2020’s Most Innovative Space Startups
Here are some of the most innovative space companies that are out to shake the…
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Opinion: Tackling drug shortages with data, AI, legislation, and more
Every quarter since 2014, roughly 150 to 300 drugs have been in short supply in…
Why ‘flattening the curve’ may be the world’s best bet to slow the coronavirus
For many countries staring down fast-rising coronavirus case counts, the race is on to “flatten…
3,500 Years Old Trinket Box From Ancient Egypt Discovered By Archaelogists
Recently, archaeologists were able to unearth a 3,500-year-old chest from Ancient Egypt. Read Original Article:…
Why Feeding Wildlife Is Discouraged
Here’s why feeding wildlife is discouraged by scientists. Read Original Article: Why Feeding Wildlife Is…
No, Vitamin C Supplements Won’t Protect You From COVID-19
Here’s why vitamin C supplements won’t protect you from COVID-19. Read Original Article: No, Vitamin…
People Are Being Paid $4,500 To Be Infected With Coronavirus
In a new move to potentially develop the much needed vaccine for the current viral…
5 Foods To Eat If You Have Eczema
Here are the following nutritionist-recommended foods that you can eat if you have eczema. Read…
What To Do When You Are Showing COVID-19 Symptoms
Here’s what to do when you are showing symptoms of COVID-19. Read Original Article: What…
Tips On How To Talk To Kids About Coronavirus
These tips will let you talk to kids about coronavirus in a reassuring way. Read…
UN programme to help spare millions from child marriage, extended to 2023
Millions of girls have been able to avoid “an unwanted marriage and an unwelcome end…
Afghanistan peace prospects ‘slim’ without women’s participation: Hillary Clinton
There can be no sustainable peace in Afghanistan if women are not at the negotiating…
No elevated risk of coronavirus in pregnancy, experts say – The Guardian
No elevated risk of coronavirus in pregnancy, experts say The Guardian Coronavirus and pregnancy: Your questions…
This adorable animal spends its entire adult life pregnant – Livescience.com
This adorable animal spends its entire adult life pregnant Livescience.com Read Original Article: This adorable animal…
Coronavirus Outbreak In Italy Now Disrupting Country’s Justice System
Italy saw multiple riots and protests in 27 jails across the country in the past…
Magic Mushroom Effects: Single Take Improves Long-Term Mindfulness
Researchers have found that just a single dose of magic mushrooms could help improve mindfulness…
Shortage of crucial chemicals creates new obstacle to U.S. coronavirus testing
The push to increase testing in the U.S. for the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19…
‘Universal’ Year-Round Flu Vaccine Moves Step Closer To Production
Latest clinical trials showed that a newly developed universal year-round flu vaccine is effective to…
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Another ‘Pandemic’ Is Silently Killing Millions Worldwide
A new study found that air pollution has already become a global “pandemic” and silently…
News in Brief 10 March 2020
Flagship UN study shows accelerating climate change Nicaragua: after two years of crisis, more than…
Breaking the wrong kinds of records: 2019 state of climate report
Several climate records were broken in 2019 across the world, including unprecedented temperature highs and…
Dietitian Insists Processed Foods Are Not Really That ‘Bad’
Cara Harbstreet, registered dietitian and owner of Street Smart Nutrition, shared why she believes processed…
Eating Oranges For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
A recent study by University of Western Ontario revealed that a molecule compound called nobiletin…
Simple Strategies To Improve Your Mental Health
These simple, scientifically-proven strategies are guaranteed to boost your mental health. Read Original Article: Simple…
Coronavirus: Take Precautions, But Try Not to Panic
You are no doubt alarmed by news reports about the spread of COVID-19, also known…
FROM THE FIELD: Going the extra mile with vaccines
While the medical world rushes to develop an effective and safe vaccine for the deadly…
UN programme to help spare millions from child marriage, extended to 2024
Millions of girls have been able to avoid “an unwanted marriage and an unwelcome end…
Burundi election countdown amid ‘deteriorating’ human rights situation
Two months ahead of Burundi’s planned local and presidential elections, senior UN-appointed independent rights investigators…
Chemists create new artificial enzyme
Computational chemists have created a novel, synthetic, three-stranded molecule that functions just like a natural…
The News Media Attacks Vitamin C Treatment of COVID-19 Coronavirus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, Mar 1, 2020 News Media Attacks Vitamin C…