A furry social robot can reduce pain and increase happiness
Researchers have discovered that a single, 60-minute interaction with PARO actually improved mood as well…
Month: June 2020
Helen Salisbury: When will we be well again?
In the heat of the pandemic, news reports focused on patients who were severely ill,…
STAT Plus: STAT+ Conversations: The Readout LOUD, Live!
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Covid-19: Demand for dexamethasone surges as RECOVERY trial publishes preprint
Production of dexamethasone must be rapidly ramped up to meet global demand for the drug,…
STAT Plus: As approval decision nears, fate of Intercept’s NASH drug clouded by murky FDA review delays
On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration is supposed to announce its decision on whether…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Sanofi steps up Covid-19 vaccine efforts; has a successor to FDA’s Janet Woodcock been found?
Top of the morning to you. And a steamy one, it is. In fact, there…
Rahimullah Hamid
bmj;369/jun23_7/m2428/FAF1faRahimullah Hamid was encouraged to study medicine by doctors at the hospital where he was…
Peter Hilary-Jones
bmj;369/jun23_6/m2430/FAF1faPeter Hilary-Jones was born near Swansea, the son of a canon in the Church in…
STAT Plus: Myovant endometriosis drug meets its goal in a second late-stage trial, company says
A combination pill from Myovant Sciences met its primary goal of reducing pain from endometriosis,…
Gerald Wilson Black
bmj;369/jun23_5/m2425/FAF1faGerald Wilson Black (“Gerry”) completed his medical degree at Queen’s University Belfast. After a research…
Khalid Musa Hussain
bmj;369/jun23_4/m2429/FAF1faKhalid Musa Hussain was born in Baghdad, Iraq, and graduated from the medical college of…
Pamela Margaret Ashurst
bmj;369/jun23_3/m2427/FAF1faPamela Margaret Ashurst was a generous doctor who inspired generations of women therapists and pioneered…
Reconsidering the scope of US state laws allowing pharmacist substitution of generic drugs
The generic fill rate has reached 90% in the US, representing one of the great…
David Oliver: Preventing more deaths in care homes in a second pandemic surge
I hope my column last week showed that all of us had a part to…
Feeling Depressed? Exercise Might Just Help You Out
Grumpy, anxious or depressed during this pandemic? We get it. But, may we suggest some…
Millions Infected, Countries Closed, Other Impacts Of COVID-19 Just In 100 Days
Many parts of the world felt the most significant impacts of COVID-19 within the first…
Can A Low-Calorie Diet Help Arthritis Symptoms?
Achy joints and swelling are often experienced by man as they age. Unfortunately, these can…
STAT Plus: Sana Biotechnology, the secretive startup, lays (some) cards on the table
After years of rumors, Sana Biotechnology is officially biotech’s newest unicorn. The company announced Tuesday…
LA County’s Top Health Official Receives Death Threats Over Coronavirus Response
Los Angeles County’s public health director has received violent threats for her response to the…
The Best Vegetable To Help Ease Back Pain
Back pain is a common condition that affects many not just in the U.S. but…
COVID-19 Pandemic Now Delaying Work On Other Life-Saving Drugs
Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Pfizer and other companies saw delays in new clinical trials…
Here’s A Cheap Fruit That Can Help You Live Longer
Eating a healthy diet is the sure-fire way to help make sure that you live…
Potential Coronavirus Treatment Uses Tiny ‘Sponges’ To Protect Lungs
A new treatment uses “nanosponges” to cut the ability of the novel coronavirus to attack…
Overweight Elephant At Zoo Goes On A Diet With The Help Of Visitors
As per a new report, visitors of a zoo in Japan are playing their part…
Best Foods To Eat To Reduce Anxiety Amid Pandemic
To keep you calm and collected every day, the following foods should help reduce your…
Opinion: Human challenge trials with live coronavirus aren’t the answer to a Covid-19 vaccine
More than 25,000 people have volunteered so far to be infected with the novel coronavirus…
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STAT Plus: The new Janet: The FDA turns to a quiet problem-solver who brings expertise — and a little controversy
WASHINGTON — Janet Woodcock, one of the FDA’s most powerful regulators, has an almost mythic…
Mental Health Conditions Not Normal Part Of Aging, Expert Says
Symptoms of mental health conditions are usually seen as part of getting older, especially as…
STAT Plus: After a bribery scandal in China, GSK found a suspected whistleblower. The real one is still waiting in the shadows
Alarmed that colleagues were bribing Chinese doctors and giving kickbacks to hospital workers to boost…
Medical Schools In Michigan Notice Surge In Applications Amid Pandemic
Medical schools in Michigan are reportedly seeing a huge surge in applications during a time…
Theaters Reopening Next Month: What You Need To Know
According to a recent news release, movie buffs will have something to do this summer…
Minnesota Coronavirus Cases Drop Despite Protests
Minnesota showed no significant rise in COVID-19 cases despite mass gatherings held. Read Original Article:…
6 Coronavirus Vaccines Are Being Funded By US Taxpayers
The U.S. government is investing $3 billion to vaccine makers in an effort to come…
Face Coverings Could Be Required In Oregon Following Increase In COVID-19 Cases
Oregon will be requiring locals to wear face masks in an effort to curb down…
Best Weight Loss Tips While On The Keto Diet
To maximize your weight loss results, here are the following tips to help you lose…
NBA To Give Players ‘Smart’ Ring That Predicts, Tracks COVID-19 Symptoms
The NBA plans to give players a smart ring from Finland-based Oura to track their…
New Startup Wants To Send People To Space In A Giant Balloon
Space Perspective is a new company that aims to send paying customers to the edge…
Best Weight Loss Apps To Use For Your Fitness Journey
Read on to see the top weight loss apps that you can use to shed…
How Coronavirus Pandemic Has Severely Affected Medical Education
Future health professionals have been facing the challenges brought by COVID-19 as many parts of…
Should You Track Your Metabolism To Lose Weight?
It is important to know the macronutrients that your body needs for daily functions, for…
Sanofi, a straggler in the Covid-19 vaccine race, accelerates its plans
The drug maker Sanofi Pasteur has been more cautious than some of its rivals in…
Glass Vial Supply Suffers Shortage, Could Delay Coronavirus Vaccine
There is a shortage in the supply of glass vials, and this could result to…
Cough Medicine Recall 2020: Which Drugs Are Affected?
Find out if the cough medicine you bought for your kids is part of the…
Protecting Pregnant Women From Covid-19 – Forbes
Protecting Pregnant Women From Covid-19 Forbes Read Original Article: Protecting Pregnant Women From Covid-19 – Forbes…
High Population Density In Urban America Does Not Indicate Faster Spread Of COVID-19
High activity density in a certain county decreased COVID-19 infection rate by 11.3 percent, according…
Decline in green energy spending might offset COVID-era emissions benefits
Researchers have documented short-term environmental benefits during the COVID-19-related lockdown, but that silver lining could…
Will Summer Season Help Slow Down Coronavirus Transmission?
Weather has a moderate influence on the spread of the pandemic, according to several researchers….
Mysterious Deaths Involving Infants, Kids Being Linked To Coronavirus
The mysterious deaths involving infants and children in California are sparking questions on how early…
Grwoing Trends in Brazil Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Size, Share 2020 Outlook Report Covering COVID-19 Analysis Forecast till 2026 – Surfacing Magazine
Grwoing Trends in Brazil Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Size, Share 2020 Outlook Report Covering…
WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 – 22 June 2020 – World Health Organization
WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 – 22 June 2020 World Health…