Pedometers can help people get more active as part of an exercise programme
The studyHodkinson A, Kontopantelis E, Adeniji C, et al. Accelerometer- and pedometer-based physical activity interventions…
Month: April 2020
Scientists reveal brain tumors impact normally helpful cells
Unprovoked recurrent seizures are a serious problem affecting most patients who suffer from glioma, a…
AI techniques used to improve battery health and safety
Researchers have designed a machine learning method that can predict battery health with 10x higher…
New understanding of energy fluctuations in fluids
The Casimir Force is a well-known effect originating from the quantum fluctuation of electromagnetic fields…
Americans are told to wear cloth masks
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has told Americans to wear cloth…
Turning colon cancer cells around
Using a modified natural substance along with current approaches could improve colon cancer treatment, according…
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STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: States try to prevent hoarding of drug used for Covid-19; is BARDA ready for the coronavirus?
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Covid-19: NICE advises against using NSAIDs for fever in patients with suspected cases
Paracetamol should be used in preference to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for managing fever in patients…
STAT Plus: Immunomedics halts late-stage clinical trial, confirming drug benefit for aggressive type of breast cancer
Immunomedics is stopping a Phase 3 clinical trial due to “compelling evidence of efficacy” demonstrated…
GlaxoSmithKline and Vir aim to take on Covid-19 with antibodies and CRISPR
The drug giant GlaxoSmithKline said Monday it will collaborate with Vir Biotechnology on experimental treatments…
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation after hospital admission with covid-19
In normal times, the medical obligation to “first do no harm” applies to the actions…
Covid-19: UK government writes off {pound}13.4bn of hospital debts to ease pressures
Over 100 NHS hospitals have had a combined £13.4bn (€15.25bn; $16.48bn) in historical debts written…
Covid-19 and the rise of racism
Over the past few months covid-19 has dramatically changed how we live. The media and…
Women whose cervical cancer was missed can have surrogacy abroad paid for by the NHS
The NHS can be ordered to pay for surrogacy treatment abroad if a hospital’s negligence…
Stroke: “striking reductions” are seen in number of people with symptoms seeking help
People are ignoring stroke symptoms and failing to ring 999 because they fear being a…
Seattle’s covid-19 lessons are yielding hope
Everything changed in Seattle on 28 February 2020.The metropolitan region of about 3.5 million people…
Autoimmune complications of immunotherapy: pathophysiology and management
AbstractImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are monoclonal antibodies that target inhibitory molecules, such as cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated…
Prehabilitation could save lives in a pandemic
Prehabilitation involves interventions aimed at improving patients’ health before an anticipated upcoming physiologic stressor so…
Supporting colleagues during covid-19: the intensive care consultant
Any clinician who has ever felt unsupported could do no better than work with Emma…
New Study Reveals Violent Video Game Players See Themselves As Better Fighters
According to a new research, people who play violent video games are more likely to…
All ranitidine should be discarded, says US drug agency
The heartburn and stomach ulcer drug Zantac (ranitidine) and its generic equivalent should be removed…
Joe Exotic’s Animals Now In Care Of Animal Sanctuaries, Report Reveals
Per a new report, the animals that are in the roadside zoo documented in the…
New Report Reveals Australia Will Start COVID-19 Vaccine Tests On Animals
As per a recent report, scientists in Australia have started animal tests of two potential…
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Why Science And Social Distancing Will Save The Day
Governor Janet Mills announced Tuesday the additional “Stay Healthy at Home” measures to limit the…
Covid-19: A&E visits in England fall by 25% in week after lockdown
Attendances at emergency departments in England have fallen significantly since the covid-19 lockdown, sparking concern…
Deadly Side Effect Found In Trump’s Recommended COVID-19 Treatment
Cardiologists warned that the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which President Donald Trump previously promoted as a…
Why Is The Coronavirus Killing Young People?
Based on studies and confirmed number of cases, the current coronavirus pandemic hits old and…
Can The Summer Heat Help Us In The Battle Against COVID-19?
Find out if the summer heat can really help us in the battle against COVID-19….
Coronavirus Frontliners Face Mental Health Problems Amid Pandemic, Medical Supply Shortage
As America becomes the center of the global coronavirus pandemic, it’s time we take a…
6-Year-Old Cystic Fibrosis Patient Survives COVID-19
Following a COVID-19 diagnosis that happened mid-March, East Montgomery Elementary School first grader Joseph Bostain…
Coronavirus Pandemic: Why It’s The Perfect Time To Teach Kids Healthy Eating
Here’s why the coronavirus pandemic is the perfect time to teach kids healthy eating. Read…
Opinion: Predicting immunotherapy success: We’ve mastered the foothills but the summit lies ahead
The Nobel Prize-winning discovery of immune checkpoint inhibitors has changed how cancer is treated. These…
The Covid-19 pandemic forces a new way of thinking for Quil, Comcast’s health tech startup
When telecom giant Comcast and health insurer Independence Blue Cross teamed up to found Quil…
Opinion: The ‘certified recovered’ from Covid-19 could lead the economic recovery
Re-opening a nightclub in New York seems crazy at this point, as that’s just the…
Discovery of racial bias in health care AI wins STAT Madness ‘Editors’ Pick’
Although “garbage in, garbage out” has been a software truism for more than half a…
Researchers Find Traces Of Potential Baby Planets Within Mars
Researchers have found two unique materials from unknown small planets beneath Mars, which never mixed…
MIT’s Koch Institute wins STAT Madness with technology to see tiny ovarian tumors
Carbon nanotubes rule. In this year’s STAT Madness, a bracket-style competition to honor the best…
This tiny federal agency was built to respond to a crisis like coronavirus. Now that it’s here, is BARDA ready?
WASHINGTON — It seems like an agency tailor-made for a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic….
Social distancing in covid-19: what are the mental health implications?
As of 1 April 2020, there have been 29 474 confirmed cases of covid-19 in…
Environmental Bill Highlights How People Would Harm Earth After COVID-19
Policy experts from universities and think tanks created an environmental bill that aims to guide…
New AI-Powered Blood Test Detects Over 50 Types Of Cancer
Researchers have developed a new blood test that uses artificial intelligence to accurately identify 50…
Best Foods To Eat For People Over 50 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, here are the best foods to eat if you are 50…
STAT Plus: Digital health startups scored a critical cash infusion at the start of this year
As much of the world prepares for the possibility of a coronavirus-driven recession, a new…
Parasite From Cat Litter May Give You Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, More
Researchers found a common parasite in cat litter, farm animals and undercooked meat could cause…
Global COVID-19 Cases Now Over 1 Million, Number Grows Daily
Health authorities reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide in the first week…
Massachusetts Coronavirus Outbreak Update: 764 New Cases, 15 Deaths
Boston employs stricter guidelines following new deaths caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Original Article:…
Neurological Problems Could Be Warning Signs Of Coronavirus Infection
Doctors reported neurological symptoms like confusion, stroke and seizures occurred in some COVID-19 patients in…
Chicago Records More COVID-19 Deaths Among Black Residents
The numbers of coronavirus deaths involving black people residing in Cook County has become alarming…
Coronavirus Pandemic Surprisingly Lowers Earth’s Seismic Noise, Vibrations
Less cars and people in the streets have helped in better monitoring of the Earth’s…
Top 3 Strategies To Stay Healthy Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Here are 3 dietitian-recommended strategies to stay healthy amid the coronavirus lockdown. Read Original Article:…