Hearing loss in naked mole-rats is an advantage, not a hardship
With six mutations in genes associated with hearing, naked mole-rats can barely hear the constant…
Month: September 2020
‘Galvanize multilateral action’, urges Assembly president at first in-person session since March
Adhering to physical-distancing guidelines, the General Assembly met fully in-person on Thursday for the first…
Flu Shot Safer for Pregnant Women than the Flu
Pregnant women are at higher risk of complications from the flu than from the flu…
Radiologists find chest X-rays highly predictive of COVID-19
Radiologists investigated the usefulness of chest X-rays in COVID-19 and found they could aid in…
How we sleep today may forecast when Alzheimer’s disease begins
Neuroscientists have found a way to estimate, with some degree of accuracy, a time frame…
Therapeutic testbed for age-related macular degeneration
As we get older, many of our body’s processes start slowing down. For instance, a…
Is consciousness continuous or discrete? Maybe it’s both, argue researchers
Two major theories have fueled a now 1,500 year-long debate started by Saint Augustine: Is…
Study reveals lactose tolerance happened quickly in Europe
A new study published in Current Biology reveals that the ability for humans to digest…
New mathematical method shows how climate change led to fall of ancient civilization
A researcher developed a mathematical method that shows climate change likely caused the rise and…
Obesity may alter immune system response to COVID-19
Obesity may cause a hyperactive immune system response to COVID-19 infection that makes it difficult…
‘Hotspots’ of a coronavirus infection in the human body
An infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 can affect multiple organs. Researchers have investigated cellular factors…
Tiny biological package gets drug right to the ‘heart’ of transplant rejection
For patients who receive a heart transplant in the near future, the old adage, ‘Good…
Natural pest control saving billions
Biological control of insect pests – where ‘natural enemies’ keep pests at bay – is…
Keep Antihistamines for Allergies, Danger Behind New TikTok Trend
Reports of teenagers taking Benadryl for recreational use has worried doctors and parents alike. Read…
STAT Plus: Biofourmis raises $100 million for remote patient monitoring tools
Biofourmis, a Boston startup that makes technology to remotely monitor patients with chronic conditions and…
Opinion: Covid-19 is accelerating the Medicare trust fund’s dive toward insolvency
The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another victim: Medicare’s trust fund. The Congressional Budget Office released…
Members named to panel probing WHO’s pandemic response
LONDON — An independent panel appointed by the World Health Organization to review its coordination…
Vulnerable Drivers Need Safer Cars
We’re keeping our cars longer, sometimes handing them down to our teens, but is it…
STAT Health Tech: Google’s government contract to use AI in cancer diagnosis & new data on virtual diabetes coaching
A version of this digest first appeared in the weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. To…
STAT Plus: Amarin loses appeal over heart drug patent, dashing its commercial hopes
Amarin failed to convince a federal appeals court to revive key patents covering its heart…
We’re not ready for more ‘CRISPR babies,’ expert panel warns, but it outlines steps before future attempts
Nearly two years after the birth of the first “CRISPR babies” stunned the world, an…
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Don’t Ditch the Mask for a Face Shield
Face shields alone don’t offer protection from COVID-19 infections. Masks are the best bet, along…
Anxiety and depression are associated with medical care avoidance during the pandemic
New research shows U.S. adults who experience common symptoms of anxiety and depression are at…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: States asked to speed Covid-19 vaccine distribution sites; NIH panel contradicts FDA on plasma
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you….
Prominent biotech leaders release Covid-19 guidelines calling for FDA independence, data transparency
WASHINGTON — A group of prominent biotech CEOs are calling on their peers and the…
Opinion: Placebo arms aren’t needed for challenge trials of Covid-19 vaccines
To control the Covid-19 pandemic, we need an effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that…
STAT Plus: How Trump could use a rare regulatory maneuver to lower drug prices before Election Day, and how it could backfire
WASHINGTON — The final two months before a presidential election don’t typically feature much policymaking,…
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Millions of Americans carry the sickle cell trait, many without knowing it. Could they be at risk for severe Covid-19?
Sickle cell disease, which causes Covid-like symptoms — clotting, strokes, and severe oxygen deprivation — …
Sanofi and GSK move Covid-19 vaccine into human trials
Vaccine giants Sanofi and GSK are joining the ranks of Covid-19 vaccine makers testing their…
Women bear the brunt, as COVID erodes progress on eradicating extreme poverty
The coronavirus pandemic and its fallout will likely push 47 million more women into poverty,…
Prenatal Flu Vaccination Not Linked to Autism in Children – Medscape
Prenatal Flu Vaccination Not Linked to Autism in Children Medscape Read Original Article: Prenatal Flu Vaccination…
News in Brief 2 September 2020
Death of Turkish rights lawyer after hunger strike condemned UNICEF agency’s safe spaces in Beirut…
Beirut blast: Helping children cope with catastrophe
For many children, their safest place is at home. In Beirut, last month’s huge explosion…
Mobile Film Festival tackles universal goal of women’s empowerment
Documenting women’s empowerment globally is the theme of this year’s Mobile Film Festival, co-organized by…
WS startup, IBM team up to track drug shortages in growing crisis – WRAL Tech Wire
WS startup, IBM team up to track drug shortages in growing crisis WRAL Tech Wire Read…
Honor Yoga for Improved Health by Connecting with The Rhythm of The Universe! – Club Industry
Honor Yoga for Improved Health by Connecting with The Rhythm of The Universe! Club Industry Read…
SelectQuote partners with Iora Health to jump into value-based care – Kansas City Business Journal
SelectQuote partners with Iora Health to jump into value-based care Kansas City Business Journal Read Original…
Trump Administration Will Redirect $62 Million Owed to World Health Organization – The New York Times
Trump Administration Will Redirect $62 Million Owed to World Health Organization The New York Times Read…
Consumers seek alternative inflammation support – Natural Products INSIDER
Consumers seek alternative inflammation support Natural Products INSIDER Read Original Article: Consumers seek alternative inflammation support…
After long standoff, Cigna and Dignity Health finally reach agreement – Sacramento Business Journal
After long standoff, Cigna and Dignity Health finally reach agreement Sacramento Business Journal Read Original Article:…
Health Department Urges Limited Labor Day Gatherings – The Pulse – Chattanooga Pulse
Health Department Urges Limited Labor Day Gatherings – The Pulse Chattanooga Pulse Read Original Article: Health…
An unexpected origin story for a lopsided black hole merger
A lopsided merger of two black holes may have an oddball origin story, according to…
UN dismayed over US sanctions on top International Criminal Court officials
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday noted “with concern” the imposition by the United States of…
Insights into behavior during Chimney Tops 2 Fire could improve evacuation planning
To understand what motivates people to evacuate during a wildfire, researchers surveyed affected residents. Their…
Experimental drug for ALS, dreamed up in a dorm room, offers patients glimmer of hope
An experimental drug for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, slowed the neurological decline…
Robots Can Make Great Surgical Assistants
While not as cute as R2D2 or C3PO, and not as athletic as transformers, robots…
Experimental vaccine that boosts antigen production shows promise against COVID-19
A bioengineering technique to boost production of specific proteins could be the basis of an…
Researchers identify proteins that prevent COVID-19 transmission through the placenta
Researchers have identified properties in placenta tissue that may play an important role in preventing…
COVID-19 has likely tripled depression rate, study finds
A new study finds that 27.8 percent of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of…
To Reduce Needless Deaths, Look at Faces, Not Numbers
A physician in Cleveland wants researchers and the media to recognize that when they write…