Pablo Goetz
bmj;369/apr17_14/m1560/FAF1faPablo Goetz was a meticulous consultant neurosurgeon, father of two, devoted husband—and the most humble,…
Month: April 2020
What organisations around the world are doing to help improve doctors’ wellbeing
Keeping staff connectedLucy Warner, chief executive of NHS Practitioner Health, says, “At this difficult time…
Keep older healthcare workers off the covid-19 front line
Even with appropriate personal protective equipment, coronavirus infections will occur.1 Clearly, the greatest risk factor…
What’s happening in covid-19 ICUs? An intensive care doctor answers some common questions
How has it been possible to significantly increase the number of intensive care beds?Intensive care…
Covid-19: ibuprofen can be used for symptoms, says UK agency, but reasons for change in advice are unclear
UK medicines agencies have changed their advice on ibuprofen to say that the drug can…
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STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Early data suggests Gilead Covid-19 drug works; did FDA drop standards too far in hunt for chloroquine?
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Muriel Dorothy Dalby
bmj;369/apr17_8/m1475/FAF1faMuriel was born in Singapore and attended Grimes Tutorial College, Manchester (c 1943). She studied…
Muriel Dorothy Dalby
bmj;369/apr17_8/m1475/FAF1faMuriel was born in Singapore and attended Grimes Tutorial College, Manchester (c 1943). She studied…
Jimmy James
bmj;369/apr17_7/m1481/FAF1faJohn Henri James, known as Jimmy, was born in Lusaka (then Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia)….
Jimmy James
bmj;369/apr17_7/m1481/FAF1faJohn Henri James, known as Jimmy, was born in Lusaka (then Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia)….
Donald William Ebrahim
bmj;369/apr17_6/m1480/FAF1faDonald William Ebrahim (“Don” or “Don Willy”) was born in Cape Town, South Africa. He…
Donald William Ebrahim
bmj;369/apr17_6/m1480/FAF1faDonald William Ebrahim (“Don” or “Don Willy”) was born in Cape Town, South Africa. He…
New study seeks to surface data to produce a stronger measles vaccine
As a viral infection that starts in the respiratory system, measles, like the virus that…
David Abbott
bmj;369/apr17_5/m1476/FAF1faDavid Abbott started his medical life studying dentistry but quickly switched to medicine. After registrar…
Charles Ivan Backhouse
bmj;369/apr17_3/m1478/FAF1faCharles Ivan Backhouse was born in Penzance and later educated at Marlborough College in 1948,…
Jessamine Akhurst
My mother, Jessamine Akhurst (known as “Jem”), was a general practitioner in Chelmsford from 1960…
PPE guidance for covid-19: be honest about resource shortages
Healthcare workers are acutely aware of the regional and international differences in personal protective equipment…
Feel Like Taking A Walk? Why Not Do It In A Video Game?
Miss taking a walk because of the quarantine? Here are some top video game worlds…
Three Astronauts Are Poised To Head Back From Space To A Quite Different Earth
A new update revealed that a three-person crew from the International Space Station (ISS) is…
Covid-19: European officials warn that exiting lockdown will be “very long” and will require cooperation
European Union officials have unveiled their “roadmap” to phase out the ongoing coronavirus containment measures.1…
Weird Animal Butts That Are Sure To Distract You From COVID-19 Crisis
Need a little distraction in this time of pandemic and quarantine? Here are some of…
Former Employees Who Lost Their Job To The Pandemic Become Video Game Coaches
A new report revealed that former employees who lost their jobs because of the coronavirus…
Latest Sun Images Reveal Threads Of Glowing Plasma
The sharpest images of the sun that we have so far reveal how threads of…
How Climate Change Played A Part In Worst Drought In 1,200 Years
As direct result of the global climate crisis, the drought in southwestern U.S. that lasted…
Disposable N95 Masks Can Still Be Decontaminated, Used 3 Times
Researchers and experts have confirmed that N95 masks can be decontaminated and used up to…
Coronavirus Facts: Who Are The Most At Risk Of Getting Infected?
Find out who are the most at risk of contracting the coronavirus. Read Original Article:…
California resists push to lift limits on nurse practitioners during Covid-19 pandemic
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the demand for health care workers surges with the coronavirus case…
Coronavirus Signs And Symptoms On The Skin To Watch Out For
Scientists who are trying to better understand the coronavirus discovered a new symptom similar to…
Opinion: Medical students called to the Covid-19 fight need support, protection
As the escalating Covid-19 pandemic puts increasing pressure on health systems, a shortage of medical…
Opinion: I was a ‘perfect setup’ to be fooled by Covid-19
“Hi, this is Pooja,” I answered my phone promptly. I had been waiting all day…
Influential Covid-19 model uses flawed methods and shouldn’t guide U.S. policies, critics say
A widely followed model for projecting Covid-19 deaths in the U.S. is producing results that…
Stressing Over Coronavirus Pandemic Could Lead To Weight Gain
You might gain weight amid the coronavirus pandemic, so here’s what you need to do….
Scary Simulation Shows How One Cough Could Expose People To Coronavirus
Researchers created a new computer simulation showing how a single cough could send a cloud…
Ventilators Might Aggravate Coronavirus Patients’ Conditions, Doctors Claim
A growing number of doctors in the U.S. and other countries affected by the coronavirus…
Best Foods To Boost Your Mood During Difficult Times
Here are the best expert-recommended foods that will boost your mood during difficult times. Read…
Alcohol Consumption Amid Pandemic Could Increase Risk Of Contracting Coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) calls on government leaders to enforce regulations to limit alcohol…
Positioning Coronavirus Patients On Their Bellies Could Save Their Lives, Doctors Claim
New York doctors revealed that COVID-19 patients are showing marked improvement if they lay on…
Can Dogs Sniff Out Coronavirus In Asymptomatic Carriers?
Scientists in London are turning to dogs to help spot people who carry the novel…
Obese Young Adults More At Risk Of Suffering From Severe Coronavirus Disease
Obesity could place young people at risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus. Read Original Article:…
Oxford University To Commence Coronavirus Vaccine Human Trial Next Week
Oxford University could have an emergency vaccine ready by autumn. Read Original Article: Oxford University…
Health Benefits Of Staying Hydrated Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Proper daily hydration has health benefits that will keep you up and running even while…
Man Injects Own Semen For Chronic Back Pain Treatment
A man from Ireland reportedly injected his own semen into his arm as a treatment…
What Can Pregnant Women Tell Us About ‘Silent Spreaders’? – New York Magazine
What Can Pregnant Women Tell Us About ‘Silent Spreaders’? New York Magazine Pregnancy & COVID-19: Answers…
Behind the scenes at the humanitarian air hub dispatching COVID-19 aid to African nations
Facemasks – a million of them – are just some of the precious cargo being…
News in Brief 16 April 2020
UN chief expresses solidarity for Africa as continent ‘braces’ for pandemic Europeans remain in midst…
Genetics Home Reference: GRN-related frontotemporal lobar degeneration
Source: National Library of Medicine – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia Read Original Article: Genetics Home…
Campus Complementary Alternative Medicine Query – Castleton Spartan
Campus Complementary Alternative Medicine Query Castleton Spartan Read Original Article: Campus Complementary Alternative Medicine Query –…
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Desperate Iranians are getting bad medical advice – The Economist
Desperate Iranians are getting bad medical advice The Economist Read Original Article: Desperate Iranians are getting…
Amazon hints at new health care insurance for its sellers – Vox.com
Amazon hints at new health care insurance for its sellers Vox.com Read Original Article: Amazon hints…
Coping: A Therapeutical Smorgasbord – East Hampton Star
Coping: A Therapeutical Smorgasbord East Hampton Star Read Original Article: Coping: A Therapeutical Smorgasbord – East…