STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: More clinical trials derailed by Covid-19; Pfizer jumpstarts tests on a drug to fight the pandemic
Rise and shine, everyone, another challenging day is on the way. And while it will…
Month: April 2020
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COVID-19 in Yemen: Saudi coalition ceasefire declared in bid to contain coronavirus
A ceasefire declaration by Saudi Arabia in war-shattered Yemen that was due to come into…
3D-printed corals could improve bioenergy and help coral reefs
Researchers have designed bionic 3D-printed corals that could help energy production and coral reef research….
Synchrotron X-ray sheds light on some of the world’s oldest dinosaur eggs
An international team of scientists has been able to reconstruct, in the smallest details, the…
Women’s lifestyle changes, even in middle age, may reduce future stroke risk
Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially lower their stroke risk…
Improving accuracy of future climate change predictions
New research has shone light on the impact of clouds on climate change. The study…
Hidden army: How starfish could build up numbers to attack coral reefs
It is known that crown of thorns starfish lie in wait as algae-eating young before…
Modeling study estimates impact of relaxing control measures on possible second wave of COVID-19 in China
Use of real-time monitoring of COVID-19 transmissibility and severity to fine-tune control strategies offers the…
Covid-19: Doctors and nurses donate samples to study disease
Doctors and nurses working at the new emergency Nightingale Hospital in east London will be…
Will Video Game Addiction Become A Problem During This Coronavirus Pandemic?
Find out if video game addiction could become a problem amid coronavirus pandemic. Read Original…
East Kent trust failed to act on risks in maternity care raised by investigators
A hospital trust was “inappropriately slow” to act after a series of investigations into poor…
Pfizer says coronavirus drug could enter testing by fall
Pfizer said Thursday it now intends to start human tests on a potential drug to…
SpaceX’s GPS Satellite Launch Delayed Due To Coronavirus
According to a latest update from Space Force officials, the planned launch for SpaceX’s new…
5 reasons the world needs WHO, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO), the UN’s health agency, has played a crucial role in…
Scientists Discover Ancient Underwater Forest, Believe Its Trees Can Be Used In Medicine
In a new exciting find reported just this week, scientists were able to uncover an…
For The First Time Ever, Every Single Animal Has Been Adopted From Chicago Animal Control
There’s good news to be had even amid the coronavirus pandemic: For the first time…
New Research Aims To Stop Cancer Tumor Growth Via Protein Power
Per a new release, a team of scientists recently managed to create a new therapy…
Recommended 2-Meter Social Distance May Be Too Short To Avoid Coronavirus
A new report states that the current social distancing recommendations from WHO and other health…
Scientists Record Great Barrier Reef’s Worst Bleaching Period To Date
As per a new report, the famous Great Barrier Reef of Australia is currently experiencing…
Walmart Shopper Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Coughing On Others Amid Pandemic
According to a recent release from a Tennessee official, a man reportedly decided to cough…
Coronavirus vs. Hay Fever Symptoms: How To Tell The Difference
Here’s how to distinguish the symptoms of hay fever from coronavirus. Read Original Article: Coronavirus…
Man Spreads Coronavirus At Birthday Party, Funeral: 15 Infected, 3 Dead
Back in February, a man who later tested positive for coronavirus reportedly interacted and hugged…
The BMJ Awards 2020: Women’s health
Befriend Your Boobs—Lane End Medical Group, Edgware, MiddlesexBreast cancer intervention has filled education gap for…
BMJ Awards 2020: Workforce and wellbeing
International doctors’ support initiative—Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDedicated programme narrowed career development…
Learning under lockdown: navigating the best way to study online
The volume of information you need to learn in a short space of time for…
The scandals of covid-19
Last seen in public clapping on the doorstep of Number 10 Downing Street for the…
STAT Plus: Biotech venture capital had a record-breaking quarter, but isn’t out of the woods yet
A version of this story also appeared in STAT’s daily biotech newsletter, The Readout. Subscribe…
What I learnt from studying doctors’ mental health over 20 years—an essay by Jenny Firth-Cozens
In 1983 I was working as a clinical scientist in Sheffield, at the Medical Research…
A rare birth defect
A 14 year old girl with facial asymmetry presented with increasing irritation of a right…
Treating pneumothorax . . . and other stories
Spontaneous pneumothoraxA bayesian network meta-analysis tries to identify the safest and most effective treatment to…
Covid-19: Testing times for the government—but not for NHS staff
Covid-19 is no respecter of individual people, as shown by the rapid domino effect of…
Opinion: Learning about epidemic response from sub-Saharan African countries
In 2014, as one of us (A.T.D.) lay dying in an Ebola treatment center in…
Opinion: A proper tribute to health care workers on the Covid-19 front lines: forgive their student loan debt
Covid-19 has been likened to a stealth enemy attacking the fabric and well-being of our…
You need a special lab to study the coronavirus. Here’s what it takes to get one up and running
Before the pandemic, there was only a small group of researchers dedicated to studying coronaviruses….
Opinion: I am far more than ‘just a nurse’
I inspect my patient from head to toe and then left to right across her…
With diving gear and plumbing supplies, California labs fashion Covid-19 masks and ventilators
LOS ANGELES — In early March, Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash was attending a conference in…
‘We’re being put at risk unnecessarily’: Doctors fume at government response to coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES — Even before the pandemic, burnout, anxiety, and disillusionment were already endemic in…
Study Finds Some Mouthwash Products Could Cause More Cavities
A new study shows some mouthwash products may be doing more harm than good since…
When Is The Right Time To End Self-Isolation, Home Quarantine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued its guidelines to help people…
Keto Diet Benefits: High-Fat Diet May Help Manage Asthma
Researchers have found that keto diet could help prevent asthma attacks by using fats as…
Secrets To Effectively Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
Here are the secrets to effective weight loss without the need to count calories. Read…
Vets Advise Cat Owners To Keep Their Pets Indoors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on pet owners, especially those with cats, in…
Pregnant Women With Coronavirus Do Not Seem To Pass Infection To Babies
Researchers have found that pregnant women with COVID-19 are unlikely to pass the virus to…
Coronavirus Patient Asks Amazon’s ‘Alexa’ For Help Before Death
Penny Dagen shares a gut-wrenching remembrance of her sister Lou Ann with recordings of her…
California Nursing Home Staff Stopped Showing Up Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Patients Evacuated
Patients at a nursing home in Riverside County in California were evacuated after a number…
Coronavirus Vaccine: Novavax To Commence Human Trial For Potential Candidate
A potential vaccine against the coronavirus will undergo human trial next month, according to biotech…
7 Superfoods To Enhance Your Immunity Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The following expert-recommended superfoods are guaranteed to enhance your immunity amid the coronavirus crisis. Read…
Chicago Firefighter Dies Of Coronavirus Complications
A firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department has died because of COVID-19, while health authorities…
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Children of parents with mental illness have higher risk of injuries
Children to parents suffering from mental illness have a higher risk of injuries than other…
Off-the-shelf artificial cardiac patch repairs heart attack damage in rats, pigs
Researchers have developed an ‘off-the-shelf’ artificial cardiac patch that can deliver cardiac cell-derived healing factors…