COVID-19 putting routine childhood immunization in danger: UN health agency
As the new coronavirus continues its relentless march across the planet, with nearly 2.9 million…
Month: April 2020
Covid-19: protecting patients in hospital for neurorehabilitation and their therapists
One of the unforeseen challenges for NHS hospitals during the covid-19 epidemic1 is ensuring the…
Afghanistan: Civilian casualties down, but hundreds still killed, despite US-Taliban deal
In the first quarter of 2020, the number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan fell by…
Can Keto Dieters Drink Coke Zero?
Coke Zero, which provides zero calories, is filled with artificial sweeteners that can have a…
COVID-19: New women-led UN initiative aims to save lives and protect livelihoods
Against the backdrop of the unprecedented global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the deputy UN chief briefed journalists on Monday about a new women-led initiative that mobilizes support to save lives and protect livelihoods. Read…
Three years of monitoring of Oregon’s gray whales shows changes in health
Three years of ‘health check-ups’ on Oregon’s summer resident gray whales shows a compelling relationship…
Getting through the bottleneck — A new class of layered perovskite with high oxygen-ion conductivity
Scientists have discovered a layered perovskite that shows unusually high oxide-ion conductivity, based on a…
Antibiotic exposure can ‘prime’ single-resistant bacteria to become multidrug-resistant
Researchers report that, for a bacterial pathogen already resistant to an antibiotic, prolonged exposure to…
Opinion: Scientists who express different views on Covid-19 should be heard, not demonized
When major decisions must be made amid high scientific uncertainty, as is the case with…
Tap youth talent to tackle COVID-19 crisis and beyond, UN chief tells Security Council
Even amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries must do more to harness the…
STAT Plus: Vertex’s new cystic fibrosis drug needs to be far cheaper to be cost-effective, analysis finds
A newly approved treatment from Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) that targets roughly 90% of all cystic…
Engineers develop precision injection system for plants
A new method developed by engineers may offer a starting point for delivering life-saving treatments…
Scientists unveil how general anesthesia works
The discovery of general anesthetics — compounds which induce unconsciousness, prevent control of movement and…
‘Elegant’ solution reveals how the universe got its structure
The universe is full of billions of galaxies — but their distribution across space is…
The world wants answers on Gilead’s Covid-19 drug. Experts worry next studies may increase uncertainty
For weeks, the world has been eagerly awaiting clinical trial results for one experimental drug,…
Necrotising fasciitis
What you need to knowNecrotising fasciitis can present with non-specific signs that evolve rapidly over…
Covid-19: Leading statistician slams UK’s reporting of swab tests as “travesty of science”
A leading statistician has criticised the UK government’s daily reporting of covid-19 swab test results,…
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FROM THE FIELD: How refugees are helping overwhelmed health systems’ COVID-19 response
With many European health services struggling to deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients, many…
Covid-19: What do we know so far about a vaccine?
The World Health Organization has announced that 83 potential covid-19 candidate vaccines are being assessed…
‘Toxic lockdown culture’ of repressive coronavirus measures hits most vulnerable
Disturbing details have emerged from dozens of countries that a “toxic lockdown culture” against the…
STAT Plus: ‘GI tract outside the body’ tests how well oral drugs are absorbed
When people swallow a pill, they expect the medicine to quickly reach the source of…
Patient records can be shared across practices and with 111 after NHS relaxes rules
GPs will now be able to access records for patients registered at other practices during…
Spread of early dairy farming across Western Europe
An international team of scientists analyzed the molecular remains of food left in pottery used…
Herpes virus decoded
The genome of the herpes simplex virus 1 was decoded using new methods. Hundreds of…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Arthritis drug disappoints as a Covid-19 treatment; Pepcid is being tested to fight the coronavirus
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite —…
Video Chat: A conversation on the coronavirus with Rich Besser
Editor’s note: The video recording will be embedded below at 11 a.m. ET. Rich Besser…
GP who was suspended for poor recording keeping and delayed referrals is allowed to work again
A GP who was suspended for nine months from the UK medical register for failings…
What the Diamond Princess taught the world about covid-19
On 20 February, the World Health Organization announced that more than half the known cases…
Mourning our dead in the covid-19 pandemic
I came back to Ireland in 2001, after working for 14 years in the NHS….
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STAT Plus: Immunotherapy from Regeneron and Sanofi extends survival in non-small cell lung cancer
An immunotherapy from the drug firms Regeneron and Sanofi extended survival in previously untreated patients…
Closely watched arthritis drug disappoints as a Covid-19 treatment, studies show
An arthritis drug that was seen as a promising treatment for some Covid-19 patients delivered…
Catherine Hamlin: internationally renowned humanitarian and fistula surgeon
bmj;369/apr27_6/m1661/FAF1faCredit: Kate GeraghtyThanks to Australian obstetrician and gynaecologist Catherine Hamlin (née Nicholson), the lives and…
COVID-19 Is Just One Of 10 Catastrophic Threats To Humans Today, Experts Say
Experts in Australia issued a new report showing other catastrophic threats facing the world amid…
Video Games To Play This Month As The Pandemic Continues
Wondering what to play this month as you go count down the days until the…
New Coronavirus Video Game Made By Boy Stuck In Lockdown
Per a new report, a nine-year-old Italian student has created a new video game all…
Global regulatory agility during covid-19 and other health emergencies
To manage the covid-19 pandemic effectively, we must have confidence in our diagnostics and medical…
Managing patients with rheumatic conditions during the covid-19 pandemic
Chronic rheumatic conditions are other long term conditions that could be negatively affected by the…
Hasbro Toy Factory Steps In COVID-19 Fight By Making Face Shields
Famous toy manufacturer and company Hasbro has decided to step in with others in the…
Is Your Dog Getting Enough Exercise During Quarantine? This New App Will Tell You If So
This new walking calculator app will tell you if Fido is getting the necessary amount…
STAT Plus: New type of checkpoint inhibitor offers early promise against tumors, but will it last?
A new type of checkpoint inhibitor from an Israeli biotech company called Compugen is showing…
Doctors’ deaths from covid-19 should be reported to the coroner
The sad news at the time of writing (2 April 2020) that four doctors working…
Sixty seconds on . . . doughnuts
Mmmm, doughnuts . . .Yes, they are a tasty snack—but these sweet treats have caused…
Mitigating the wider health effects of covid-19 pandemic response
Countries worldwide have implemented strict controls on movement in response to the covid-19 pandemic. The…
Albertans Who Are Having Trouble With Their Animal Needs Given Necessary Support
As Canada continues to fight against the coronavirus, many Albertans are finding it difficult to…
How Bushfires Affected Lives Of 470 Plants And 200 Animals
According to a new analysis made by the federal environment department, around 200 invertebrates and…
Do You Really Need A Pulse Oximeter During Coronavirus Crisis?
Find out if you really need pulse oximeters amid COVID-19 crisis. Read Original Article: Do…
Coronavirus Facts: Why Some People Do Not Show Symptoms
Here’s why some people don’t show signs and symptoms of the coronavirus. Read Original Article:…
Coronavirus Testing: How Long Does It Take?
Here’s what you should know about COVID-19 testing. Read Original Article: Coronavirus Testing: How Long…
Opinion: Adolescents and young adults are paying a high price for Covid-19 prevention
“How can he be so stupid?” a dad asked me in a telehealth visit. His…
Opinion: The Covid-19 pandemic could mark the beginning of the ‘biotech century’
If you had infinite foresight and knew a pathogen like Covid-19 was coming, what would…