First randomized trial of remdesivir suggests antiviral drug is not associated with significant clinical benefits, more research needed
Treatment with the antiviral drug remdesivir does not speed recovery from COVID-19 compared with placebo…
Month: April 2020
Researchers help give robotic arms a steady hand for surgeries
Steady hands and uninterrupted, sharp vision are critical when performing surgery on delicate structures like…
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‘Wobble’ may precede some great earthquakes
The land masses of Japan shifted from east to west to east again in the…
To prevent antimicrobial resistance, vaccinate the world’s kids
Childhood vaccination may be a powerful tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance in low-…
Simple ‘sniff test’ reliably predicts recovery of severely brain injured patients
The ability to detect smells predicts recovery and long-term survival in patients who have suffered…
Marooned on Mesozoic Madagascar
In evolutionary terms, islands are the stuff of weirdness. It is on islands where animals…
Syria: As coronavirus threat intensifies, ceasefire more urgent than ever
Syria desperately needs a nationwide ceasefire to enable its war-weary citizens to access the equipment…
Covid-19: Antibody test that claims to be 99% accurate is certified by EU
An antibody blood test for covid-19, which the manufacturer Abbott claims is 99% accurate, has…
5 Keto-Friendly Vegetables You Need To Add To Your Diet
Some vegetables contain contain more carbs than others, making it difficult to follow the keto…
How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Affecting Everyone’s Sleep
As per a survey, one in five people have poor sleep quality since the COVID-19…
NIH announces $1.5 billion, ‘Shark Tank’-like initiative to accelerate Covid-19 testing
WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health on Wednesday announced a new $1.5 billion initiative…
Covid-19: Cancer mortality could rise at least 20% because of pandemic, study finds
A new analysis estimates that at least 6270 additional deaths could occur in England over…
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COVID-19: Act now to avert ‘hunger catastrophe’ for millions missing out on school meals
With classrooms closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two UN agencies are urging governments to…
STAT Plus: Biogen’s blockbuster rare disease drug could be in trouble
The success of Biogen’s spinal muscular atrophy treatment Spinraza has been among the few bright…
A ‘sniff test’ signals consciousness after a brain injury, study shows
An unconscious person’s response to odors after a serious brain injury may be a simple…
Pandemic preparedness: doctor leads campaign for UK government to release report
Lawyers for an NHS doctor are threatening legal action over the government’s failure to release…
Digital event: Combating Covid-19 — Part 2
Editor’s note: The live stream will be embedded below at 1 p.m ET. The pandemic…
Are salt deposits a solution for nuclear waste disposal?
Researchers testing and modeling to dispose of the current supply of waste. Read Original Article:…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Pfizer says Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by fall for emergency use; an aggressive pitch to reopen the U.S.
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Yes, we know, it can…
Gilead says critical study of Covid-19 drug shows patients are responding to treatment
A government-run study of Gilead’s remdesivir, perhaps the most closely watched experimental drug to treat…
Higher thrombus risk in men with obesity in adolescence
Men with a history of obesity in their late teens are, in adult life are…
MRI scanning assists with next generation battery design
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide an effective way of supporting the development of the…
Evidence of Late Pleistocene human colonization of isolated islands beyond Wallace’s Line
What makes our species unique compared to other hominins? High profile genetic, fossil and material…
Covid-19: Scotland recommends face coverings, but England does not follow suit
The Scottish government has recommended that the public wear face coverings when in enclosed public…
Nearly half of global workforce at risk as job losses increase due to COVID-19: UN labour agency
Some 1.6 billion people employed in the informal economy – or nearly half the global…
Covid-19: Deaths in care home deaths in England and Wales rise sharply
New figures have shown 4343 deaths from covid-19 in care homes in England and Wales…
New Wearable Tech Puts People In ‘Bubble Shield’ To Block Coronavirus
Italian design studio Designlibero created the new protective equipment, called Bubble Shield, which promises to…
Zoo Cams: A Unique Way Of Watching Wildlife In This Pandemic
Bored of looking outside your window and seeing the same bird? Here are a few…
New Zealanders Head Straight To McDonald’s After Lockdown Gets Lifted
After a successful lockdown that lasted more than a month in order to curb the…
Scientists Discover 15,000-Year-Old Rock Art Gallery In Russian Border
A team of experts have managed to identify a 15,000-year-old Paleolithic rock “art gallery” on…
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funds Bay Area effort to track coronavirus as the economy reopens
A new research initiative backed by pediatrician Priscilla Chan and her husband, Facebook founder Mark…
Advances in regenerative medicine for otolaryngology/head and neck surgery
ABSTRACTHead and neck structures govern the vital functions of breathing and swallowing. Additionally, these structures…
How to make the most of your anaesthetics placement
The anaesthetics department will probably be the largest medical specialty in any hospital.1 Anaesthetists are…
Peter John Watkins
bmj;369/apr29_3/m1660/FAF1faPeter John Watkins was one of the great clinical diabetologists: a man of great abilities…
3 Astronomical Discoveries Ancient Greeks Made
Here are some of the best astronomical contributions that the ancient Greeks made. Read Original…
Are Glacier Detachments A New Hazard In A Warming World?
Back in 2013, a half-kilometer long glacier broke off from Alaska’s Flat Creek. Now experts…
Novel Coronavirus Won’t Be Eradicated, Chinese Scientists Say
According to a recent report from Chinese scientists, it’s unlikely that the virus will be…
Covid-19: challenges for people with intellectual disability
People with intellectual disability are vulnerable in society because of their dependence on support from…
How Thermal Imaging Cameras Could Help Fight Against Coronavirus
Here’s how thermal imaging cameras could help fight against coronavirus. Read Original Article: How Thermal…
Opinion: Primary care must be saved from being devastated by Covid-19
As the U.S. nears 60,000 deaths due to Covid-19, primary care could be among its…
Opinion: People with disabilities are at a disadvantage when scarce medical resources are being allocated
I have nightmares, whether I’m asleep or awake, as do many of us as we…
Covid-19: balancing personal risk and professional duty
The covid-19 pandemic is a global health and societal emergency123; doctors and healthcare workers will…
A bipartisan group of former health officials seeks to sell a $46.5 billion coronavirus plan to the White House
WASHINGTON — In the past month, President Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner has…
Is Texas Really Ready To Reopen Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?
As Texas prepares to reopen, a world-renowned expert shows the projected COVID-19 related death toll…
Study: Humans Are Becoming Dumber Because Of Rising Carbon Emissions
A new study predicts that by the end of the century, humans might become dumber…
Opinion: We need the real CDC back, and we need it now
As political leaders discuss relaxing social distancing restrictions and opening up the economy again, a…
In fading steel towns, chronically ill patients hope video visits stay after the pandemic goes
Ordinarily Trueman Mills makes the trek to his cardiologist by car. He lives in rolling…
STAT Plus: Patients, drug makers grapple with how to continue cancer trials during the coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench into plans for hundreds of clinical trials seeking…
How a Los Angeles doctor got swept up in the swirl of the Trump White House as it confronts the pandemic
He advised Joe Biden’s initiative to transform the fight against cancer. He interviewed Bill Clinton…
Photographer Shares Rare Footage Of ‘Glowing’ Dolphins In California
A local photographer in California has spotted glowing dolphins playing off the coast of Newport…