High doses of ketamine can temporarily switch off the brain
Researchers have identified two brain phenomena that may explain some of the side-effects of ketamine….
Month: June 2020
Too slow and fundamentally flawed: why test and trace is a weak and inequitable defence against covid-19
“I don’t believe the virus is under control, and I don’t believe that the system…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Pfizer CEO says Covid-19 vaccine price won’t be huge; Lilly antibody therapy may be ready by fall
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? Cloudy skies are hovering this morning over the…
STAT Plus: Verve, raising another $63 million, seeks to advance gene-editing treatment for heart disease
Verve Therapeutics, a Cambridge biotech that wants to use gene-editing to lower cholesterol, said Thursday…
Racism: the other pandemic
Racism is suddenly and at last everyone’s business, and acting against it is everyone’s responsibility….
Ambitious rhetoric and appalling reality: the UK government’s response to covid-19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out an ambition to establish a “world class” test and…
David Oliver: The structural problems highlighted by covid-19
There’s been much to celebrate in the extraordinary, professional, and brave response of NHS staff…
Children with pulsus paradoxus . . . and other stories
Pulsus paradoxusPulsus paradoxus is an exaggeration of the normal fall in stroke volume and systolic…
Covid-19 communication aids
Illness related to the novel coronavirus has driven a global crisis, and many clinicians are…
Ethnicity and covid-19
As deaths from covid-19 rose in the UK, it became clear that people with different…
VFX Designer Creates COVID-19 Video Game As A ‘Stress Ball’ For People
During such a ridiculous time, a VFX designer reportedly made an equally ridiculous video game,…
Kansas Protester Who Did Not Wear Mask Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A Kansas protester who did not wear a mask during a rally has tested positive…
Covid-19: Appropriate PPE prevents infections in doctors in frontline roles, study shows
Provision of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and training does protect doctors treating covid-19 patients…
Pangolins Removed From List Of Traditional Medicine Sources By China
As per a news release, China recently removed the critically endangered pangolin from its list…
Garlic, Tomatoes And Other Healthy Foods You’ve Been Eating Wrong All This Time
Believe it or not, many people actually eat garlic, tomatoes and other vegetables and fruits…
Diet And Lifestyle Changes To Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Love booze and beef? Sadly, you may need to steer clear of them for now…
Covid-19: Lack of confidentiality affects healthcare staff too
Douglas and colleagues’ article discusses the wider health effects of the pandemic response.1 There is,…
Social Isolation During COVID-19 Pandemic Can Make Your Life Shorter, Study Finds
Researchers have found that long periods of social isolation could put people at risk of…
Healthy Foods To Add To Your Diet For Healthier And Glowing Skin
Want healthier and glowing skin? Here are some nutritious foods that your diet should include…
Potentially Habitable Planet And Its Star Found Closely Similar To Sun, Earth
Astronomers said the new exoplanet appears orbiting a star in a similar way Earth travels…
Study Reveals That Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Has Some Long-Term Dietary Benefits
Did you love to drink 100 percent fruit juice as a child? If so, then…
Trump’s decision to leave WHO came with bluster, but no action so far
Nearly two weeks have passed since President Trump announced he was withdrawing the United States…
Opinion: What being stricken with Covid-19 taught a biotech CEO
On March 14, at 10 a.m., I got the call that I had tested positive…
Covid-19: Students on standby to help with contract tracing
Mahase highlights the government’s reintroduction of contact tracing in the fight against covid-19.1 The government…
Risks to children during the covid-19 pandemic: some essential epidemiology
Difficult and varying decisions are being made worldwide about ways to protect children from covid-19….
Opinion: A pandemic, a funeral, and a chance to help heal the world
At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference for biotech investors in San Francisco this January, I…
Activists, artists, and public health academics collaborate to tackle racism’s impact on heath
As it became clear that Covid-19 was disproportionately infecting and killing people of color in…
Immunity to the coronavirus remains a mystery. Scientists are trying to crack the case
Scientists stress that just because someone has recovered from Covid-19 and produced antibodies to the…
For Black youth, a time of upheaval takes a toll on mental health
From his room in Los Angeles, Cecil Hannibal worries about his grandmother getting Covid-19 every…
Singapore To Give Residents Wearable ‘Tokens’ To Track Interactions, COVID-19 Spread
Health authorities in Singapore plan to provide residents with “wearable tokens” designed to monitor their…
STAT Plus: Telehealth is a ‘silver lining’ of the pandemic, but implementing it permanently won’t be easy
The coronavirus pandemic has stretched hospital resources beyond their capacity, disrupted the delivery of care,…
New Cancer Prevention Guidelines Announced: What You Need To Know
The American Cancer Society has updated its cancer prevention guidelines that mainly encourage people to…
Fauci Slams WHO Over COVID-19 Transmission Claim
Dr. Anthony Fauci questioned a recent statement by the World Health Organization that claimed asymptomatic…
Psoriasis, Eczema Cure Could Be On The Horizon
Researchers have found an important protein that may help develop a treatment for psoriasis and…
Face Masks Could Help Prevent Coronavirus Second Wave, Study Says
A new study shows that wearing face masks can contribute a lot to help prevent…
Optimism Could Help Prevent Dementia
When life gets you down, stay positive. It might just help prevent the development of…
Over 50 Clay County Nursing Home Staff, Residents Test Positive For Coronavirus
According to officials, another metro nursing home has become an epicenter of COVID-19 with more…
Best Fruits To Eat If You Want To Lose Weight
High in various nutrients, these fruits help in your weight loss goals this season. Read…
9 California Counties Report Increase In Coronavirus Cases
COVID-19 numbers in California are spiking, mostly attributed to gatherings like birthdays and funerals. Read…
Healthy Eating Habits You Should Follow Even After Quarantine
Here are the following dietitian-approved eating habits that you should follow even after quarantine. Read…
Alabama Expert Reveals Spike In Coronavirus Cases After Reopening
The number of COVID-19 cases are rising, blamed on gatherings that are happening due to…
West Nile Virus Found In Milpitas Mosquitoes
The West Nile virus has raised the alarm in certain states after some mosquitoes tested…
L.A. Black-owned fitness businesses with virtual classes – Los Angeles Times
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‘The Surrogate’ Review: Microbudget Moral Drama Packs One of the Year’s Best Performances – IndieWire
‘The Surrogate’ Review: Microbudget Moral Drama Packs One of the Year’s Best Performances IndieWire Read Original…
Birthing New Realities – Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
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Lead in Drinking Water
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Drinking Water, Lead Poisoning Read Original…
STAT Plus: California supports an attorney’s unusual whistleblower lawsuit against ‘fraudulent’ patents
The California insurance commissioner is supporting an unusual gambit by a patent attorney who filed…
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Ancient bird figurine recovered from refuse heap the oldest instance of East Asian 3D art
A small bird carving – -the oldest instance of East Asian three-dimensional art ever discovered…
Proposed seismic surveys in Arctic Refuge likely to cause lasting damage
Winter vehicle travel can cause long-lasting damage to the tundra, according to a new article….
Physics principle explains order and disorder of swarms
Physicists demonstrate a correlation between the behavior of collective animal systems and a so-called ‘critical…