Fertility clinic must release records of dead man’s sperm to his brother, ȷudge rules
The top family court judge in England and Wales has ordered a fertility clinic to…
Month: March 2020
Medicine, so far from an exact science
McCormack and Holmes’s article clearly shows how far the practice of medicine is from an…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Gilead asks FDA to rescind orphan status for Covid-19 drug; Bristol delays MS drug launch due to coronavirus
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We hope you are finding ways to…
Seven days in medicine: 18-24 March
Covid-19NHS strikes major deal with private hospitals to boost capacityThe NHS in England will benefit…
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Covid-19: India imposes lockdown for 21 days and cases rise
The Indian government has announced a countrywide lockdown for three weeks starting at midnight on…
Nurses’ professional ȷudgment: appropriate care for people according to their stage of life
The loss of a valuable nurse because of an irrational decision by the Nursing and…
Covid-19: what treatments are being investigated?
With no current specific treatment for covid-19, the race is on to develop or repurpose…
STAT Plus: STAT Plus video chat: Biotech in uncharted territory
Every corner of the biotech industry is being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. There will…
Covid-19: risk factors for severe disease and death
As the covid-19 pandemic accelerates, governments are warning people at high risk to be particularly…
Clinical characteristics of 113 deceased patients with coronavirus disease 2019: retrospective study
AbstractObjectiveTo delineate the clinical characteristics of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) who died.DesignRetrospective case…
STAT Plus: Digital therapy for chronic insomnia gains FDA signoff
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of a digital product that…
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Covid-19: medical schools given powers to graduate final year students early to help NHS
Medical schools have been granted the power to graduate their students early to allow them…
Covid-19: What is the UK’s testing strategy?
What tests are currently available in the UK?The NHS is using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)…
The BMJ Awards 2020: Primary care team
Opioid reduction programme—Crimond Medical CentrePatients have gained a better understanding of chronic pain and cut…
The BMJ Awards 2020: Respiratory team of the year
The respiratory infection team—University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustBetter support for pneumonia…
STAT Plus: Bristol’s MS drug approval is good news for shareholders but patients will have to wait
A new multiple sclerosis medicine from Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) was approved Thursday by the…
Managing mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers during covid-19 pandemic
The covid-19 pandemic is likely to put healthcare professionals across the world in an unprecedented…
The hidden pupil: a unilateral congenital corectopia
This slit lamp photograph (fig 1) shows unilateral congenital corectopia in the left eye. The…
Causes of lower GI bleeds . . . and other stories
Lower gastrointestinal bleedsIf a patient taking oral anticoagulants has a lower gastrointestinal bleed, it’s a…
Why Life Simulation Video Games Are Very Popular Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As people over the world practice self-quarantine and stay inside their homes to help slow…
Organ donation: educating the public about the “opt-out” system is crucial
The switch to an “opt-out” system for organ donation is eagerly anticipated and represents a…
Pandemic Pushes ESA To Put Four Science Missions On Hold
As per a newly released statement, the European Space Agency (ESA) has reportedly decided to…
Science Studies Why Female Mammals Live Longer Than Males
Based on a new report, a group of researchers recently found that, much like us…
Can Teeth Reveal Past Stresses? Science Says So
Per a new report, researchers recently discovered that our teeth can show telltale signs of…
Opinion: If Covid-19 will peak in June, teaching hospitals should consider delaying the start of new medical residents
Some projections place the peak of Covid-19 infections in the U.S. between May and June….
Opinion: Covid-19 is scary. A CRISPR-made pandemic could be scarier
Uncertainty breeds panic. As Covid-19 spreads across the planet, stock markets have crashed in response…
What it’s like to go into the lab at a biopharma company during the coronavirus pandemic
Like grocery store clerks and Amazon delivery drivers, they’re among the essential workers of the…
Coronavirus From Tears? Study Explores How Bodily Fluids Spread COVID-19
A new study found that people are unlikely to get the coronavirus from the tears…
Ordering Takeout Food Amid Coronavirus Outbreak? Here’s What You Should Do
Ordering takeout food during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are some quick steps you can take…
Best Tips To Secure Your Privacy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Here’s some best tips to secure your privacy amid COVID-19 pandemic. Read Original Article: Best…
Covid-19’s resurgence in Hong Kong holds a lesson: Defeating it demands persistence
As a mysterious virus raced through Wuhan, China, 570 miles to the north, residents in…
What we’ve learned about the coronavirus — and what we still need to know
As we approach the three-month mark since we all learned about a new virus triggering…
Best Apps To Stay Connected Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Trying to keep in touch with loved ones this quarantine period? Here are some of…
Coronavirus Deaths In US Now More Than 1,000
Johns Hopkins University reported that more than 1,040 people have died because of COVID-19 in…
Valuable Tips For Energy Healing Amid Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the following valuable tips will aid in your energy healing and…
COVID-19 Symptoms: ‘Allergy Eyes’ Common In Sickest Patients, Nurse Reveals
A veteran nurse at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, said redness around the…
NYC Sets Up Temporary Morgue Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
A spokeswoman for Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city is now working on “emergency…
COVID-19 Outbreak Update: Hospitals Mull Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders
Officials at several hospitals are considering a “do-not-resuscitate” policy that would enable doctors to decide…
Helping migrant shipwreck survivors to deal with trauma
Every year, migrants embarking on sea-crossings see their journey end in tragedy: those who survive…
Keto Diet Dangers: Shocking Health Problems That Could Arise Due To Keto Diet
Commonly used for weight loss, the keto diet has shocking health problems that you need…
Redesigning Prenatal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Michigan Medicine
Redesigning Prenatal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Michigan Medicine Read Original Article: Redesigning Prenatal Care During…
Prenatal and perinatal risk and protective factors for psychosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet
Prenatal and perinatal risk and protective factors for psychosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis The Lancet…
Babyscripts Lowers Prenatal In-Person Visits During COVID-19 Outbreak – HIT Consultant
Babyscripts Lowers Prenatal In-Person Visits During COVID-19 Outbreak HIT Consultant Read Original Article: Babyscripts Lowers Prenatal…
Being pregnant during a pandemic means limited doctor visits, altered plans – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Being pregnant during a pandemic means limited doctor visits, altered plans Minneapolis Star Tribune Read Original…
Pregnant Women Face Anxiety During Pandemic – NBC4 Washington
Pregnant Women Face Anxiety During Pandemic NBC4 Washington Read Original Article: Pregnant Women Face Anxiety During…
Going nuclear to beat COVID-19: UN scientists join quest for lifesaving vaccine
Here’s a job you don’t see advertised every day: irradiating the COVID-19 virus. It’s just…
Coronavirus could see global unemployment rise by 25 million: ILO in India
A new assessment by the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows the COVID-19 pandemic could increase…
News in Brief 25 March 2020
Massive humanitarian response plan mobilized to aid ‘ultra-vulnerable’ in COVID-19 fight Protect health and safety…
7 Edible Remedies For Muscle Cramps
Here are some natural remedies for muscle cramps. Read Original Article: 7 Edible Remedies For…
Merck to Donate 300,000 Masks to New Jersey for COVID-19 Emergency Response
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Merck is Contributing 300,000 Masks to New Jersey’s Office of Homeland…